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INY 25 Van Kirkland vs Cerezo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Corozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Corozzo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corozzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Corozzo is looking to take a break and control but Viceroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viceroy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corozzo.
Corozzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corozzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Corozzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viceroy keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo passes to side control.
Corozzo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Viceroy struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo throws an elbow but Viceroy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Viceroy can't do much from the bottom here.
Corozzo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viceroy, who protects the arm well.
Viceroy is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo is looking to take a break and control but Viceroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corozzo tries to advance to mount but Viceroy denies him.
Viceroy struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corozzo trying to control the position but Viceroy is working away.
Corozzo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corozzo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Corozzo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Viceroy is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Corozzo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Corozzo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Viceroy on his heels. He'll look to pass Viceroy's guard now, I'm sure.
Corozzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Viceroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viceroy wants to sweep here but Corozzo controlling him for the moment.
Corozzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viceroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Corozzo.
Corozzo takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy lands a lovely overhand right.
Corozzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viceroy defends it nicely.
Viceroy slaps away a takedown attempt from Corozzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Viceroy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viceroy throws a jab when Corozzo was well out of range.
Viceroy takes a swing at Corozzo's ribcage but misses.
Viceroy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corozzo. Corozzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Viceroy there.
Lord Viceroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corozzo closes the distance and clinches up with Viceroy, looking for a takedown. Corozzo pushes Viceroy against the cage but Viceroy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lord Viceroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Corozzo.
Viceroy throws out a loose jab but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Viceroy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corozzo somewhat.
Viceroy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corozzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo misses with a takedown attempt - Viceroy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Viceroy throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Bobby Corozzo has been cut.
Corozzo is breathing heavily.
Viceroy drops Corozzo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Corozzo looks back up at him and smiles so Viceroy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Corozzo is rocked!
Corozzo backs away from a small jab... but Viceroy lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Corozzo crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Viceroy with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lord Viceroy!
Lord Viceroy very nearly forgot to thank L.A. Elite Clothing Co 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mc Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lyger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyger has chosen Holy Diver as his entrance music. The key to victory for John Mc Carlton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mc Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Lyger!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Carlton drives through and clinches with Lyger against the cage.
Lyger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lyger landing strikes.
Lyger lands some shots froms side control.
It looks like John Mc Carlton has been cut.
Lyger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mc Carlton is not content to let Lyger control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mc Carlton some visible discomfort.
Lyger cracks Mc Carlton with a big elbow.
John Mc Carlton's cut is getting worse.
Mc Carlton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mc Carlton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jeez, John Mc Carlton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Mc Carlton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Lyger!
James Lyger made sure to mention his sponsor, Untouchable Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izzy Stradlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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, Comanche Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Izzy Stradlin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stradlin's head backwards.
Todd catches Stradlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd throws a series of punches but Stradlin moves out of range.
Stradlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Todd as he jumps to the side.
Stradlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd cracks Stradlin with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stradlin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stradlin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stradlin.
A nice combination there by Todd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stradlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stradlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by Todd.
Stradlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stradlin is rocked!
Stradlin walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Todd! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Comanche Todd!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinsdell comes to the cage accompanied by "Left Behind" by Slipknot. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Tinsdell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Williamson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsdell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williamson's guard.
Williamson keeping full guard, as Tinsdell tries to pass.
Williamson is looking to stand up but Tinsdell isn't so interested in that idea.
Tinsdell is pushing down on Williamson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williamson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tinsdell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tinsdell controlling the action here.
Tinsdell is working for a kimura but Williamson is defending it quite comfortably.
Tinsdell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Williamson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tinsdell has control of Williamson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Williamson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tinsdell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williamson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williamson shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsdell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinsdell wants to finish this one by submission but Williamson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tinsdell.
Tinsdell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinsdell controlling the pace for now.
Tinsdell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williamson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Williamson stops Tinsdell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tinsdell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tinsdell looking to secure an arm triangle but Williamson defends it well.
Williamson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinsdell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Williamson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Williamson and Tinsdell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Williamson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tinsdell is controlling him well.
Tinsdell is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tinsdell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tinsdell trying to control the position but Williamson is working away.
Williamson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tinsdell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tinsdell shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Tinsdell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell fails with the takedown
and Williamson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinsdell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williamson closes the distance and pushes Tinsdell back into the cage.
Williamson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinsdell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tinsdell shoots in and gets a takedown into Williamson's guard.
Tinsdell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williamson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tinsdell is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson is looking to stand up but Tinsdell isn't so interested in that idea.
Tinsdell drops back looking for a leg! Williamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williamson manages to kick Tinsdell off! Tinsdell jumps back into Williamson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Tinsdell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williamson lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tinsdell.
Tinsdell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tinsdell trying to control from half guard but Williamson is working away.
Williamson pushes Tinsdell off looking to stand but Tinsdell dives back in and keeps control.
Tinsdell is trying to control. Williamson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tinsdell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williamson is refusing to be controlled, as Tinsdell sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Williamson pushes Tinsdell off looking to stand but Tinsdell dives back in and keeps control.
Anthony Tinsdell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tinsdell wants to work for an arm triangle but Williamson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tinsdell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tinsdell is trying to control. Williamson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet.
Williamson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tinsdell.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet.
Williamson pushes Tinsdell off but Tinsdell dives into side control.
Tinsdell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Williamson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tinsdell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Williamson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tinsdell lets go of the hold and Williamson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Tinsdell!
Anthony Tinsdell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philco Hitachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philco Hitachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taco Bueno!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueno lands a slapping body shot.
Hitachi shoots for a double leg takedown but Bueno sprawls well. He's pushed Hitachi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hitachi.
Hitachi shoots and misses
and Bueno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philco Hitachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitachi with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bueno to counter with a crisp jab.
Bueno throws a nice looking combination but Hitachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hitachi is defended easily by Bueno.
Bueno clinches up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of stalling here from Bueno.
Bueno continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bueno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Bueno - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Bueno.
A right handed body shot lands from Bueno.
Hitachi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hitachi is trying to keep an underhook but Bueno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bueno slows the pace down in half guard.
Bueno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bueno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Bueno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bueno trying to mount his opponent but Hitachi defends it.
Bueno is taking a breather. Hitachi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bueno passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bueno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno staying calm.
Bueno working the body and head with strikes.
Hitachi striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Bueno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bueno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hitachi is trying to improve his position.
Hitachi throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bueno remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hitachi trying his best to control but Bueno has mounted him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bueno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hitachi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bueno controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bueno trying to control but Hitachi is having none of it.
Hitachi taking shots to the head.
Bueno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitachi is looking to escape.
Bueno is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hitachi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bueno controlling from mount.
Bueno prevents Hitachi from getting the reversal.
Bueno controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueno with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bueno controlling the pace for now.
Bueno jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hitachi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bueno is putting a hurting on Hitachi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bueno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hitachi to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bueno trying to control the position but Hitachi is working away.
Hitachi throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Hitachi's face as Bueno controls the position.
Bueno has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hitachi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bueno yanks on the arm and Hitachi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bueno.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taco Bueno!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Macino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Born to be Wild as his entrance music. Jimmy Walker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Macino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Walker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macino.
Macino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Marcus Macino has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macino misses with a looping left.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Walker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Walker.
Macino is looking for a sweep.
Walker working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Walker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Macino can't do much from the bottom here.
Walker wants to control but Macino is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macino manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Macino is trying to control but can't.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macino's head.
Walker is keen to just control but Macino is a slippery customer.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macino's head.
Walker with the ground and pound but Macino uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Macino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macino wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
Macino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker wants to control from the top but Macino keeps moving.
Macino wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Walker trying to control but Macino is working from the bottom.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker trying to control but Macino is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Walker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Macino lands with a straight right. Walker didn't see that one coming.
Macino slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Macino slips the punch.
Walker needs to keep his hands up - Macino had a free shot at his head there.
Macino cracks Walker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Macino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macino tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macino to the ground. Macino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcus Macino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Walker.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macino.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Macino sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jimmy Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macino lands a left and a right that send Walker crashing to the mat, dazed. Macino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jimmy Walker has been cut.
Walker looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Macino throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macino takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Marcus Macino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker digs a good hook to Macino's body.
Macino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macino cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macino's waist but Macino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macino scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Macino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macino avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Walker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walker moves out of range as Macino strikes.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Macino shows good takedown defense.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimmy Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macino lands a nice looking body shot.
Macino stalks Walker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walker's face. Walker staggers backwards, shaken.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macino counters with a one-two to the body.
That has opened up Jimmy Walker's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walker has time to react.
Walker is rocked!
Macino cracks Walker on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Walker falls backwards against the cage. Macino follows up with more strikes that drop Walker to his knees. Macino keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Walker! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Macino!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mavlet Batirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Montes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batirov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Louna-Armageddon. Humberto Montes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mavlet Batirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humberto Montes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montes circles away quickly and effectively.
Batirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batirov shoots in and drives through. Montes sprawls well.
Batirov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montes.
Batirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Batirov tries to clinch there but Montes circles away.
Montes fails to land with a series of punches.
Batirov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montes counters with a two punch combo.
Montes is looking to clinch.
Batirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Batirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavlet Batirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montes counters with a series of strikes. Batirov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batirov shoots in but Montes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montes wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batirov.
Batirov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batirov wants to clinch up but Montes keeps it at a distance.
Montes throws a nice looking combination but Batirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Montes. No joy for Batirov on that attempt.
Batirov tries for a takedown but Montes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batirov clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Montes.
A head punch on the inside from Montes fails to land.
Batirov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Montes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirov's elbow.
Montes misses with a knee strike.
Batirov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batirov can't break the clinch.
Montes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montes can't find room to land a body shot as Batirov controls the action.
Montes lands an uppercut.
Montes is leaning against Batirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batirov is breathing heavily.
Montes struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirov controls his hands.
Montes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirov's elbow.
Batirov dodges an elbow strike from Montes.
Batirov pulls guard.
Montes postures up in Batirov's guard and throws a big left but Batirov blocks it.
Batirov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Batirov tries to get out of the position.
Montes gets to his feet. Batirov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A nice combination there by Montes.
Batirov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montes takes the fight into the clinch.
Montes tries to throw a body punch but Batirov avoids it by throwing Montes back against the cage.
Montes tries a body shot but Batirov blocks it.
Montes tries to throw a body punch but Batirov avoids it by throwing Montes back against the cage.
Batirov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batirov is looking to break free of the clinch but Montes has double underhooks.
Montes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batirov avoiding damage as Montes throws knees to the body.
Batirov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montes prevents it.
Montes tries to throw a body punch but Batirov avoids it by throwing Montes back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batirov avoids it.
Montes can't find room to land a body shot as Batirov controls the action.
Montes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batirov blocks a body shot from Montes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Montes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Batirov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batirov shoots for a takedown but Montes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montes throws a series of punches but Batirov avoids them all with ease.
Montes connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batirov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavlet Batirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batirov tries to clinch up but Montes circles away and keeps his distance.
Batirov shoots in and drives through. Montes sprawls well.
Montes tries to clinch but Batirov moves away
and Batirov counters with a single leg into guard. Montes didn't expect that.
Batirov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Montes, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batirov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montes as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes feints a jab promting Batirov to slip. Montes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Batirov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Batirov gets the takedown into side control.
Montes wants to get back to his feet but Batirov drags him back down.
Montes throws Batirov to one side and escapes!
Batirov fails with the takedown
and Montes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Batirov's knee momentarily.
Montes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Humberto Montes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Montes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Batirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batirov shoots in for a takedown but Montes shows good takedown defense.
Batirov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montes swivels and escapes.
Batirov feints and as Montes raises his hands in defense, Batirov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Batirov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes trying to control the position.
Montes has Batirov pulled in close to control his posture.
Montes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batirov postures up.
Montes wants to get back to his feet but Batirov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Batirov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Humberto Montes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Batirov misses with a two punch combination.
Montes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montes.
Batirov tries to clinch up but Montes circles away and keeps his distance.
Montes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batirov blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mavlet Batirov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Batirov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Batirov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donk. Montes catches Batirov right on the button with a cross.
Batirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Montes misses.
Batirov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batirov.
Batirov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batirov tries to break the clinch but Montes is controlling the position.
Montes lands a body shot.
Batirov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Montes regains guard immediately.
Montes trying to keep a closed guard but Batirov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montes pushes Batirov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horrible takedown by Batirov or perhaps it was just good defense by Montes which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montes counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Montes misses.
Montes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batirov tries to clinch up but Montes circles away and keeps his distance.
Montes misses with a double jab.
Mavlet Batirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montes throws a series of punches but Batirov avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Batirov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montes sprawls well. Montes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batirov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavlet Batirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batirov. Montes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batirov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montes is fending him off so far but Batirov persists. Nope, Montes circles away and we're back to standing.
Montes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left and a right from Montes both land. Nice combination.
Montes fails to land with a series of punches.
Montes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mavlet Batirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Montes misses.
Batirov is looking to clinch.
Batirov dodges the punch combination from Montes.
Batirov shoots in for a takedown but Montes shows good takedown defense.
Montes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Montes throws a right hand that Batirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Batirov also avoids with ease.
Batirov is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Batirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Humberto Montes.
I think Montes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humberto Montes!
An out of breath Humberto Montes 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Chojacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
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160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 2 - 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chojacki. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chojacki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Chojacki getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Chojacki slows the pace down in half guard.
Chojacki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chojacki stalling.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chojacki in particular looking to stall.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Chojacki prevents Jones from improving his position.
Chojacki wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Chojacki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Chojacki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chojacki dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Chojacki's head and hops out.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Chojacki looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Chojacki has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Chojacki.
Chojacki looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Chojacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chojacki just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Chojacki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chojacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Chojacki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chojacki circles away quickly and effectively.
Chojacki avoids the head kick by Jones.
Chojacki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chojacki.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Chojacki. Chojacki gets slowly back to his feet.
Chojacki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Chojacki's shoulder, as Chojacki tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Chojacki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chojacki's head.
A clash of legs there as Chojacki blocks the low kick.
Chojacki misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Chojacki saw that one coming.
Chojacki has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Chojacki.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chojacki has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Chojacki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Chojacki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chojacki wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Chojacki controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Chojacki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chojacki stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Chojacki.
Chojacki swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shane Chojacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chojacki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Chojacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chojacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chojacki closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chojacki.
Chojacki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones is trying to break free.
Chojacki lands an uppercut.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Chojacki.
A frustrated look appears on Chojacki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Chojacki.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mick Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chojacki.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chojacki shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Chojacki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chojacki pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chojacki pulls his head out easily.
Chojacki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Chojacki slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Chojacki.
Chojacki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones throws a combination. Chojacki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chojacki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chojacki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Chojacki tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Chojacki back against the cage.
Chojacki breaks the clinch.
Chojacki closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Chojacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chojacki blocking some punches.
Jones pushes Chojacki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chojacki wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Chojacki is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chojacki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Chojacki is controlling well.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chojacki pulls his head out easily.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Chojacki content to control rather than advance.
Chojacki wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones wants to improve his position but Chojacki is controlling well.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chojacki pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chojacki in particular looking to stall.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Chojacki has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Chojacki.
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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Chojacki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Briar McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Baby, One More Time - Ten Masked Men. McGuire has chosen Boondock Saints Theme as his entrance music. Corey Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Briar McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses with a combination
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Smith feints a jab promting McGuire to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGuire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
McGuire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith pulls McGuire in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McGuire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McGuire landing strikes.
McGuire scores with punches from side control.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McGuire scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is rocked!
McGuire cracks Smith with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! McGuire immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Smith is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Briar McGuire!
An intense looking Briar McGuire took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Sorry to do that to you Smith, but after getting robbed against Cade, I had to put you down. I would still like to know how much cash those judges made for that one. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tohino Cerezo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ludacris - Act A Fool. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
9 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tohino Cerezo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Cerezo throws the left hand but Van Kirkland avoids the punch easily.
A head kick from Van Kirkland lands but Cerezo takes it in his stride.
Cerezo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cerezo moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kirkland throws a nice head kick!
Cerezo tries for a takedown but Van Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut. Cerezo saw that one coming.
Cerezo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cerezo looks to throw the jab but Van Kirkland is out of range.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cerezo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a jab but it's blocked by Cerezo.
Cerezo blocks a jab.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Cerezo.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Cerezo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Kirkland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Kirkland wants to land a leg kick but Cerezo is out of range.
Cerezo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Kirkland defends it nicely.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tohino Cerezo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cerezo.
Some bone on bone action there as Cerezo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Kirkland throws out a leg kick but Cerezo moves out of range and Van Kirkland only half commits.
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Cerezo's front leg.
Cerezo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cerezo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cerezo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cerezo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cerezo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Van Kirkland is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cerezo.
Cerezo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Kirkland breaks from the clinch.
Cerezo avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cerezo, pushing him back against the cage.
Cerezo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Kirkland has a couple of punches blocked by Cerezo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cerezo fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Cerezo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Kirkland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Van Kirkland.
Cerezo pushes Van Kirkland up against the cage in a clinch.
Cerezo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Kirkland wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cerezo.
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!
Cerezo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Kirkland is defending well.
Cerezo tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Kirkland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Kirkland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cerezo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerezo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cerezo.
Cerezo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cerezo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Kirkland backwards.
Cerezo blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
That's time! Van Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Kirkland misses the jab.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Tohino Cerezo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Cerezo blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Cerezo blocks it.
Van Kirkland wants to land a leg kick but Cerezo is out of range.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerezo.
Cerezo throws a looping overhand right but Van Kirkland ducks down to avoid it.
Van Kirkland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Kirkland tries a low kick but Cerezo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland stuffs the takedown.
Cerezo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Cerezo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cerezo. That did some damage!
Cerezo tries to clinch
and Van Kirkland counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerezo.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cerezo checks a low kick from Van Kirkland.
Cerezo connects with a right hand. Van Kirkland shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses the shot to the body.
Cerezo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cerezo blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Kirkland looks to land a right hand but Cerezo moved out of range.
Cerezo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Kirkland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Kirkland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cerezo.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tohino Cerezo.
Cerezo blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Kirkland tries a low kick but Cerezo avoids it.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland is looking to chop away at Cerezo's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Cerezo moves away and avoids it.
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerezo.
Van Kirkland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland lands a right hook to the body.
Van Kirkland swings widly with a right hand
and Cerezo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cerezo tries to pull guard but Van Kirkland won't allow it.
Van Kirkland breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Cerezo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cerezo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cerezo lands a jab to the head.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that misses.
Cerezo slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerezo blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Cerezo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick aimed at Cerezo's knee but Cerezo avoids it well.
Cerezo has closed the distance and engaged Van Kirkland in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Kirkland misses with a leg kick.
Cerezo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Kirkland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cerezo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cerezo's back!
Cerezo avoids the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Cerezo covering up well under a series of strikes from Van Kirkland.
Cerezo is in bad spot here.
Cerezo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cerezo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Kirkland prevents Cerezo from improving his position.
Van Kirkland is taking a breather. Cerezo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cerezo is positioning himself well to prevent Van Kirkland advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerezo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Kirkland throwing shots but Cerezo is blocking nicely.
Van Kirkland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cerezo is looking to improve his position.
Cerezo wants to get back to full guard but Van Kirkland has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cerezo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Kirkland stands up.
Van Kirkland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cerezo.
Van Kirkland wants to land a leg kick but Cerezo is out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cerezo.
Van Kirkland thumps Cerezo with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cerezo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook.
Cerezo is looking to clinch.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland blocks a jab.
Van Kirkland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cerezo is out of range and Van Kirkland settles back down.
Cerezo shoots in and drives through. Van Kirkland sprawls well.
Cerezo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Kirkland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cerezo somewhat.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cerezo clinches up against the cage.
Cerezo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Kirkland working aggressively here.
Van Kirkland manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Cerezo blocks the low kick.
Cerezo slips a jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Cerezo moved away.
Cerezo avoids the head kick by Van Kirkland.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerezo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cerezo scores with the left hand. Van Kirkland knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as Cerezo jumps back.
Cerezo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Kirkland's guard.
Van Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Cerezo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerezo pushing down on Van Kirkland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerezo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Kirkland defends it well.
Van Kirkland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cerezo is working away from the top position though.
Cerezo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Van Kirkland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Van Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Kirkland is really struggling to control Cerezo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerezo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Cerezo from controlling successfully.
Cerezo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Kirkland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Kirkland has escaped and now he's on top!
Van Kirkland trying to control but Cerezo is working from the bottom.
Cerezo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Kirkland is aware though and is defending well.
Van Kirkland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cerezo has his foot on Van Kirkland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Kirkland works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerezo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Kirkland 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.
Van Kirkland advances position into side control!
Van Kirkland trying to control the position but Cerezo is working away.
Cerezo tries to improve position but can't.
Van Kirkland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cerezo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Kirkland is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo parries the strikes from Van Kirkland easily there. Van Kirkland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cerezo to escape.
Van Kirkland trying to control the action but Cerezo is working from the bottom.
Cerezo is looking to regain half guard here but Van Kirkland keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Kirkland throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cerezo is looking for a sweep.
Van Kirkland working the ground and pound.
Van Kirkland misses with the ground and pound.
Van Kirkland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Van Kirkland trying to control the action but Cerezo is working from the bottom.
Cerezo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland is trying to ground and pound but Cerezo uses the momentary lack of control by Van Kirkland to regain half guard.
Cerezo is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Kirkland trying to mount his opponent but Cerezo defends it.
Van Kirkland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerezo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vladimir Van Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cerezo keeping control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerezo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Van Kirkland passes into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kirkland tries for a kimura but Cerezo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vladimir Van Kirkland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Van Kirkland connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Kirkland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Cerezo moves out of range easily.
Cerezo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Kirkland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cerezo ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cerezo's head.
A low kick from Van Kirkland misses
and Cerezo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow Cerezo down.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Cerezo off balance momentarily.
Van Kirkland is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Kirkland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cerezo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Kirkland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cerezo doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Kirkland circles away.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Kirkland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cerezo throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo blocks a jab.
Cerezo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Kirkland swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerezo.
Cerezo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Kirkland connects with a jab.
Cerezo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Kirkland's half guard.
Van Kirkland trying to control here.
Cerezo prevents Van Kirkland from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Kirkland.
Tohino Cerezo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cerezo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Kirkland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Kirkland has escaped and now he's on top!
Cerezo controls Van Kirkland momentarily but Van Kirkland frees himself.
Van Kirkland trying to control but Cerezo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland is posturing up here but Cerezo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Van Kirkland tries to roll out but it's too tight and Van Kirkland has to tap! Slick submission there by Cerezo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tohino Cerezo!
Tohino Cerezo is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Tohino Cerezo 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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