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TTFC Tuesday Night Fights 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Pedroseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senior Tres Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tres Santos has chosen Killing in the name of - Rage Against the Machine 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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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Pedroseli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Senior Tres Santos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tres Santos loads up on a big right hand but Pedroseli slips the punch.
Tres Santos misses with a low kick.
Pedroseli slaps away a takedown attempt from Tres Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tres Santos moves away from the strike by Pedroseli.
Pedroseli looks to throw the jab but Tres Santos is out of range.
Pedroseli takes a swing at Tres Santos's ribcage but misses.
Tres Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pedroseli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedroseli swinging wildly here.
Tres Santos clinches with his opponent.
Tres Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pedroseli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tres Santos looking for a takedown.
Pedroseli working hard to break the clinch.
Tres Santos lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedroseli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tres Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tres Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tres Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tres Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tres Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedroseli lands a head shot.
It looks like Senior Tres Santos has been cut.
Pedroseli throws an overhand right that lands on Tres Santos's shoulder, as Tres Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Tres Santos tries to land a front kick but Pedroseli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tres Santos shoots in for a double leg but Pedroseli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nathan Pedroseli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senior Tres Santos.
Tres Santos instigates a clinch.
Pedroseli is trying to force a seperation but Tres Santos has the dominant position.
Tres Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Pedroseli won't want to take too many of those.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tres Santos keeps control of Pedroseli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pedroseli avoids a wild elbow strike from Tres Santos.
Tres Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedroseli's face.
It looks like Nathan Pedroseli has been cut.
Tres Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pedroseli.
Pedroseli is breathing heavily.
Tres Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pedroseli avoids a kick to the body.
Pedroseli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tres Santos.
Tres Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tres Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pedroseli!
Donk. Pedroseli catches Tres Santos right on the button with a cross.
Pedroseli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tres Santos tries to clinch up but Pedroseli circles away and keeps his distance.
Pedroseli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tres Santos defending well as Pedroseli loads up on a big left hand.
Pedroseli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Pedroseli.
Pedroseli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tres Santos.
Tres Santos slips under a jab.
Tres Santos avoids the body shot from Pedroseli.
Tres Santos moves into the clinch.
Tres Santos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pedroseli wants to pass the guard but Tres Santos is keeping the position.
Tres Santos keeping moving, preventing Pedroseli from controlling successfully.
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.
Pedroseli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tres Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tres Santos is pulling down on Pedroseli's head to control his posture.
Tres Santos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tres Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Tres Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Pedroseli which made him look bad.
Pedroseli looks to land a left hand but Tres Santos moved out of range nicely.
Tres Santos misses with the combination.
Nathan Pedroseli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Pedroseli. Beautiful body shot.
Tres Santos tries to clinch but Pedroseli is having none of it.
Senior Tres Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedroseli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tres Santos momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pedroseli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tres Santos slips a jab from Pedroseli.
Pedroseli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tres Santos's head.
Pedroseli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tres Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedroseli.
Pedroseli cracks Tres Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tres Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tres Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pedroseli's waist but Pedroseli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tres Santos off to one side.
Tres Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pedroseli counters with a huge left! Tres Santos is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pedroseli isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tres Santos from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pedroseli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Pedroseli!
Nathan Pedroseli gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Monferrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen Machine Head-Now I Lay Thee Down as his entrance music. Vladimir Arlovski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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255 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Monferrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski cracks Monferrand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arlovski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovski lands a body shot.
Arlovski clinches with his opponent.
Arlovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arlovski scores with a shot to the side of Monferrand's head.
A short right from Arlovski on the inside.
Arlovski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Monferrand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arlovski has him pressed against the cage.
Arlovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arlovski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Joseph Monferrand has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Arlovski.
Arlovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monferrand backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Arlovski tenderised Monferrand's leg. Monferrand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arlovski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monferrand.
Monferrand is breathing heavily.
Arlovski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlovski lands a slapping body shot.
Arlovski drops Monferrand with a beautiful combination! Monferrand stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arlovski is looking for the KO!
Monferrand is rocked!
Monferrand backs away from a small jab... but Arlovski lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Monferrand crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Arlovski with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vladimir Arlovski!
Vladimir Arlovski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Nestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Provenzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenzano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. America F*%K yeah! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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144 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Nestle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Provenzano!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Provenzano looks to land a right hand but Nestle moved out of range.
Provenzano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nestle moves away.
Nestle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Provenzano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nestle scrambles back to his feet.
Nestle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Provenzano as he avoids it easily.
Nestle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Provenzano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nestle!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
BOOM! Provenzano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nestle is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nestle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Nestle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Provenzano dominating with strikes here.
Nestle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nestle takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Provenzano's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Provenzano!
An out of breath Frankie Provenzano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pull Me Under - Dream Theater. Prime has chosen Metalingus by Alter Bridge as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flako Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prime shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Prime defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Prime counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flako Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Prime is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is stalling here. Prime is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Prime has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Prime is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Prime looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Prime isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Prime keeps him under control.
Prime tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prime in particular looking to stall.
Prime is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Prime not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Prime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is not content to let Prime control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prime is one step ahead there.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Prime has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Prime 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.
Prime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prime has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prime is one step ahead there.
Gracie working for a triangle but Prime defends it easily.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prime not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prime sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Prime sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Prime connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prime wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Prime trying to control the pace.
Gracie tries to roll over but Prime keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prime throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Prime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Optimus Prime will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prime takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prime is defending well.
Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws a hook but Prime blocks it.
Prime scores with a punch to the head.
Prime shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Prime was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Prime landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prime unloading with bombs!
Prime is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Flako Gracie has been cut.
Prime loads up with a big shot that hurts Gracie! He's pulled Prime in close but Prime has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Gracie survive? More strikes from Prime and Gracie is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
A very excited looking Optimus Prime made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magatsu Taito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magatsu Taito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Mars!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taito.
Mars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taito was well out of range. Poor timing from Mars.
Taito throws a nice head kick!
Mars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mars misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taito.
A jab from Taito finds it's way through Mars's defenses.
Taito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mars manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Mars is predictable there
and Taito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mars circles away.
Taito blocks a leg kick.
Mars moves forwards but Taito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mars shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mars is landing with some decent strikes but Taito is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mars lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taito is trying to escape the mount.
Taito is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito taking shots to the head.
Taito is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mars is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Taito can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Oh Taito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mars looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mars landing strikes from the mount and Taito is in trouble!
Taito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mars goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taito is on top in guard.
Mars wants to sweep but no luck.
Taito lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mars had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taito defends it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mars looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taito is one step ahead there.
Mars throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mars scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Taito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taito looking to pass the guard.
Taito seems to have got his legs back now.
Mars has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taito chips away with some ground and pound.
Taito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taito is fighting to break Mars's control of his arms but Mars is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mars preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mars keeping full guard, as Taito tries to pass.
Taito landing with the ground and pound.
Mars doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Taito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars is trying to keep Taito in close.
Mars is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taito.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mars lands a couple of elbows.
Mars throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taito keeping moving, preventing Mars from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taito's head.
Taito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taito has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mars is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taito.
Mars scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mars wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mars connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taito some visible discomfort.
Taito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mars looks up at the clock and then as Taito takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mars smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Mars dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taito looks for a takedown but Mars sprawls well.
Taito scores a takedown into full mount!
Taito goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mars turns into him and now he's in Taito's guard.
Taito is trying to keep Mars in close.
Mars connects with a couple of short punches.
Taito punching from the bottom.
Mars is in close to Taito's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taito is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mars rolls with it to try and escape but Taito cranks on the arm and Mars is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magatsu Taito!
A victorious Magatsu Taito 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styxx comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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256 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dis Styxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Asher Asher!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asher lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Styxx checks a leg kick.
Styxx throws a right hand that Asher ducks under and follows up with a left that Asher also avoids with ease.
Styxx swings for the body but Asher moves out of range.
Styxx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Styxx blocks the leg kick.
Styxx misses the shot to the body.
Styxx throws a leg kick but Asher moved away.
Styxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dis Styxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styxx checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Styxx misses with a looping right.
Styxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Styxx connects with a crisp jab.
Styxx tries for a takedown but Asher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asher misses with a low kick.
Styxx lands a body shot.
Asher tries to land a front kick but Styxx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asher jabs Styxx right on the nose. Styxx blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styxx has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dis Styxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Styxx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Styxx wants to slow Asher down by chopping away at his legs.
Styxx fails to land the takedown.
Styxx tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asher catches Styxx with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Styxx moves out of range of the body kick from Asher.
Asher scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styxx lands a leg kick that knocks Asher off balance momentarily.
Styxx ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asher throws a leg kick that misses.
Asher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Styxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asher manages to avoid it.
Styxx fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asher.
Styxx blocks a head kick by Asher.
Asher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asher throws a leg kick that misses.
Styxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asher manages to avoid it.
Styxx throws a hook but Asher avoids it easily.
Styxx checks a leg kick.
Styxx fails with a takedown attempt.
Styxx takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asher fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Styxx checks it well.
Styxx misses with a looping right.
Asher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asher motions for Styxx to come forward. Asher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asher misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Styxx crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asher - the referee stops the clock and Styxx gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asher. Styxx manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Asher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asher keeps Styxx at a distance using the push kick.
Styxx is breathing heavily.
Asher throws a head kick but Styxx moves out of range.
Styxx blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asher.
Styxx throws an off balance right hand
and Asher counters with a thumping low kick.
Styxx throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Styxx moves out of range as Asher throws a body kick.
Asher throws a push kick but Styxx slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Asher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Styxx. Styxx obviously looking to wear him down.
Asher Asher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asher throws a front kick that sends Styxx stumbling back into the cage.
Asher throws a leg kick but Styxx checks it.
Styxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asher tries to land a leg kick but Styxx saw it coming and moves away.
Asher looks for the body kick but Styxx saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styxx thows a body shot but no joy.
Asher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Styxx checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Styxx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asher walks into a jab.
Asher slips under a jab from Styxx.
Styxx checks a low kick from Asher.
Styxx swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Styxx takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asher.
Asher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Styxx will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Styxx. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asher, right into the meat.
Asher throws a nice head kick!
Asher thumps Styxx with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Asher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Asher misses with a kick to the body.
Asher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Styxx. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Asher lands with a straight right. Styxx didn't see that one coming.
Styxx jabs Asher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asher 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 Styxx has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Styxx and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asher is looking to land body kicks.
Asher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
Asher misses with a body kick.
Asher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Styxx takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Styxx might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Asher slips a jab from Styxx.
Asher misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Styxx scores with a shot to the body.
Asher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Styxx wants to slow Asher down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Styxx moves out of range as Asher throws a body kick.
Asher scores with a nice body kick.
Asher Asher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asher thows a leg kick but Styxx checks it
and Styxx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asher throws a leg kick which misses Styxx's front leg but catches the back leg as Styxx tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Asher.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asher needs to keep his hands up - Styxx had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body kick there by Asher.
Asher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asher. Styxx shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asher misses with a kick to the body.
Asher looks to land a body kick but Styxx moved away.
Styxx walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx misses with a takedown
and Asher counters with a nice body kick.
Asher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styxx on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asher. Asher obviously looking to wear him down.
Styxx lands a jab.
Styxx throws a hook to the side of Asher's head but Asher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asher throws a leg kick that misses.
Asher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
Asher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Styxx moves out of range of the body kick.
Styxx with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asher.
Asher throws a leg kick but Styxx sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Styxx stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx misses the shot to the body.
Asher throws a leg kick which misses Styxx's front leg but catches the back leg as Styxx tries to avoid it.
Asher throws a sloppy head kick and Styxx moves out of range easily.
Asher connects with a solid leg kick.
Styxx avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Styxx fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asher checks it well.
Asher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Styxx. That did some damage!
Asher looks to land a body kick but Styxx moved away.
Styxx has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asher.
Asher misses with a kick to the body.
Styxx lands a jab to Asher's midsection.
Styxx misses with a takedown attempt - Asher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asher throws a low kick, looking for Styxx's leg but Styxx calmly moves out of range.
Styxx misses with an uppercut. Asher saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Asher.
Styxx turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asher walks into a straight right hand from Styxx.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Styxx as he checks the leg kick.
Styxx is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Styxx misses with a shot to the body
and Asher counters with a low kick, right behind Styxx 's knee.
Styxx throws a body punch but Asher moves out of range.
Asher throws a push kick but Styxx slaps the foot to one side.
Styxx works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asher misses with a leg kick.
Asher is looking to chop away at Styxx's legs.
Styxx moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asher looks to land a body kick but Styxx moved away.
Styxx clobbers Asher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
Asher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Styxx.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Asher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Asher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Styxx swings for the body but Asher moves out of range.
Styxx scores with the left hand. Asher knows he should have avoided that one.
Asher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Styxx.
Styxx throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asher misses with a body kick.
Styxx checks a low kick from Asher.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Styxx.
Styxx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asher's head backwards.
Styxx is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asher looks to land a body kick but Styxx moved away.
Asher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Styxx.
Asher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asher wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Styxx misses its intended target.
Asher misses with a head kick.
Styxx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dis Styxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asher scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asher. That's going to slow Styxx down.
Asher throws a front kick that sends Styxx stumbling back into the cage.
Asher misses with a kick to the body.
Asher throws a leg kick but Styxx sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Styxx misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Asher. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
Styxx scores with a punch to the head.
Styxx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asher counters with a good low kick that Styxx was not able to check.
Asher misses with a body kick.
Styxx blocks a head kick by Asher.
Styxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asher manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asher looks to land a body kick but Styxx moved away.
Asher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asher avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Styxx avoids the head kick by Asher.
Styxx shoots for a double leg takedown but Asher sprawls well. He's pushed Styxx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Styxx misses the shot to the body.
Styxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asher.
Styxx throws a low kick but Asher moves out of range easily.
Asher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Styxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Asher is just out of range.
Asher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Styxx.
Asher throws a push kick but Styxx slaps the foot to one side.
Styxx fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asher throws a wild body kick that Styxx sees coming a mile off.
Asher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Asher.
Asher feints and then cracks Styxx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Styxx down.
Styxx moves out of range of the body kick from Asher.
Asher fakes the leg kick and cracks Styxx in the body.
Asher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Styxx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asher throws a push kick but Styxx slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asher.
Asher lands a glancing blow to the side of Styxx's head.
Asher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dis Styxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styxx scores with a punch to the head.
Asher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Styxx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asher scores with a push kick.
Styxx 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.
Asher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Styxx takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asher.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Styxx. That's going to slow Asher down.
Asher tries to move into range but Styxx moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Styxx throws a body punch but Asher moves out of range.
Asher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Asher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asher 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asher Asher!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Hymn . Johnson has chosen It's A Fight as his entrance music. Andy Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from MacLeod.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacLeod lands a jab to the head.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacLeod has time to react.
Johnson jabs at MacLeod's body.
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
MacLeod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacLeod swivels and escapes.
Connor MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Johnson.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson slips under a jab.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
MacLeod lands with a good body shot.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacLeod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacLeod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacLeod defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from MacLeod. Those never looked like landing.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacLeod closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson stuns MacLeod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacLeod doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
MacLeod moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged MacLeod in a clinch.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
MacLeod prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod lands a left hand.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson pushes MacLeod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Johnson 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!
MacLeod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a leg kick but MacLeod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson trying to control the action but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
MacLeod is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
MacLeod wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacLeod is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
MacLeod is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is trying to ground and pound but MacLeod uses the momentary lack of control by Johnson to regain half guard.
MacLeod is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a huge punch but MacLeod dodges it nicely.
Johnson prevents MacLeod from standing back up.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but MacLeod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacLeod defending well though.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacLeod's head.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacLeod keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andy Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Johnson!
After the fight, Andy Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and S. Keletor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keletor. Keletor has chosen Spineshank - New Disease as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, S. Keletor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keletor throws a series of punches but Colbert avoids them all with ease.
Colbert misses with a hook. Keletor ducked under it nicely.
Keletor is looking to chop away at Colbert's legs.
Keletor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Colbert throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colbert cracks the inside of Keletor's front leg.
A good leg kick by Keletor.
Some bone on bone action there as Colbert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Colbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Keletor is just out of range.
Colbert scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colbert cracks Keletor with a good jab.
It looks like S. Keletor has been cut.
Keletor misses with a looping right.
Keletor checks a low kick from Colbert.
Colbert throws a head kick but Keletor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colbert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Colbert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keletor.
Colbert will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Colbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Keletor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Keletor.
A punch lands to the side of Colbert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keletor lands a jab to Colbert's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colbert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keletor can pounce on him.
A jab from Keletor finds it's way through Colbert's defenses.
Cain Colbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keletor shoots in and drives through. Colbert sprawls well.
Keletor misses with a body punch
and Colbert counters with a leg kick.
Keletor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Colbert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keletor.
Keletor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colbert.
S. Keletor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colbert lands a big uppercut and Keletor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Keletor looks OK. Colbert waves Keletor back to his feet!
Keletor is rocked!
Colbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keletor at a distance.
Keletor is still on wobbly legs! Can Colbert finish him?
Keletor looks gassed!
Colbert cracks the inside of Keletor's front leg.
Colbert fakes the body blow, causing Keletor to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Keletor goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Colbert!
Cain Colbert managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Blood of Cu Chulainn. Sonny Corleone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cu Chulainn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corleone.
Corleone lands a right hook to the body.
Chulainn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corleone misses the body punch
and Chulainn counters by clinching up.
Corleone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corleone lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Cu Chulainn has been cut.
Corleone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corleone is trying to maintain a safe position but Chulainn gets an underhook and turns Corleone into the cage.
Chulainn avoids a wild elbow strike from Corleone.
Chulainn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Corleone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone struggles to land a body shot inside as Chulainn controls his hands.
Chulainn has had enough of the clinch but Corleone keeps him there for the moment.
Corleone tries to work over Chulainn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chulainn is defending well for now.
Corleone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corleone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chulainn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chulainn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Sonny Corleone has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chulainn throws a nice looking combination but Corleone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corleone tries to clinch but Chulainn moves out of range.
Corleone fakes the leg kick and cracks Chulainn in the body.
Corleone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chulainn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corleone closes the distance and clinches.
Chulainn misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn takes an elbow to the temple.
Corleone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chulainn manages to break the clinch.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses.
Chulainn wants to clinch up but Corleone keeps it at a distance.
Chulainn moves out of range of the leg kick from Corleone.
Corleone throws a series of punches but Chulainn avoids them all with ease.
Chulainn misses with a few strikes there.
Corleone darts in trying to clinch
and Chulainn counters with a series of strikes. Corleone will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone takes the fight into the clinch.
Chulainn is looking to break free of the clinch but Corleone has double underhooks.
Chulainn breaks from the clinch.
Chulainn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chulainn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chulainn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Corleone moves into the clinch successfully.
Chulainn is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.
Corleone struggles to land a body shot inside as Chulainn controls his hands.
Chulainn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corleone has him pressed against the cage.
Corleone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chulainn tries to circle away but Corleone has him pinned against the cage.
Chulainn has had enough of the clinch but Corleone keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chulainn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corleone tries to clinch but Chulainn moves out of range.
Corleone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chulainn at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corleone fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corleone.
Corleone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chulainn counters with a series of strikes. Corleone will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corleone gets tackled into the cage by Chulainn. Chulainn maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Corleone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Corleone fails to land with a series of punches.
Chulainn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corleone.
Chulainn throws an overhand right that lands on Corleone's shoulder, as Corleone tries to avoid the shot.
Chulainn throws a nice looking combination but Corleone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corleone tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Chulainn counter with a right hand.
Corleone feints and then cracks Chulainn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chulainn down.
Corleone throws a series of punches but Chulainn avoids them all with ease.
Chulainn swinging wildly here.
Corleone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chulainn manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corleone throws a sloppy body shot
and Chulainn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Corleone is looking to wear down Chulainn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chulainn misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corleone cracks Chulainn with an open hand slap.
Chulainn throws the left hand but Corleone avoids the punch easily.
Chulainn cracks Corleone with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chulainn missing with a left hand there. Corleone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chulainn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Chulainn misses its intended target.
Corleone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corleone misses with a low kick as Chulainn jumps back.
Chulainn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corleone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chulainn throws a combination that misses
and Corleone moves into the clinch.
Corleone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chulainn breaks from the clinch.
Corleone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone clinches.
Corleone lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corleone.
Corleone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chulainn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chulainn misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Chulainn.
A short right from Corleone.
Chulainn breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corleone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sonny Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulainn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn moves into the clinch.
Chulainn avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Corleone tries to throw a body punch but Chulainn avoids it by throwing Corleone back against the cage.
Corleone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chulainn.
Chulainn is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone keeps control of Chulainn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corleone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chulainn is trying to break the clinch but Corleone is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chulainn as Corleone tries to tie him up.
Corleone tries to work over Chulainn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corleone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chulainn can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chulainn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonny Corleone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but Chulainn blocks it.
Chulainn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but Chulainn blocks with his arms.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Chulainn.
Chulainn takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Corleone lands a jab to Chulainn's midsection.
Chulainn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cu Chulainn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corleone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corleone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chulainn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Corleone. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Corleone.
Jab, jab by Corleone - just one landing.
Corleone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chulainn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corleone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Corleone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulainn.
Chulainn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corleone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chulainn is rocked!
Chulainn walks straight into a right hand from Corleone - that's dropped him! Corleone jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Chulainn from any more punishment! Chulainn complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sonny Corleone!
Sonny Corleone retains his light heavyweight title!
Sonny Corleone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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