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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillan comes to the cage accompanied by Kick Ass. Russo has chosen Destroy Everything as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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21 - 17 - 0 |
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215 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Dillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Russo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillan.
Dillan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Max Dillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillan throws a hook but Russo blocks it.
Dillan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russo.
A lazy left from Dillan finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dillan.
Dillan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillan.
Dillan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Russo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russo throws a hook to the side of Dillan's head but Dillan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russo misses with a looping right.
Dillan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Dillan throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russo throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan swings for the body but Russo moves out of range.
Russo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillan.
Dillan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russo throws out a leg kick but Dillan moves out of range and Russo only half commits.
Nice cross by Dillan.
Dillan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Russo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimmy Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Russo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russo slips a jab and a cross from Dillan.
Dillan throws a looping overhand right but Russo ducks down to avoid it.
Dillan blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Russo.
Russo throws a right and a left that Dillan avoids nicely.
Russo loads up on a big right hand but Dillan slips the punch.
Dillan swings widly with a right hand
and Dillan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo moves forwards but Dillan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillan manages to avoid it.
A combination from Dillan does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo moves out of range as Dillan strikes.
Dillan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russo looks to land a left hand but Dillan moved out of range nicely.
Russo misses with a kick to the body.
Dillan looks to score with a jab to the body but Russo is just out of range.
Dillan lands a jab-cross combination.
Dillan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Russo catches Dillan right on the button with a cross.
Russo slips under a jab.
Russo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillan on the side of the head.
Russo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillan manages to avoid it.
Dillan throws a lazy uppercut
and Russo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russo defending well as Dillan loads up on a big left hand.
Russo looks for the body kick but Dillan saw that one coming.
Russo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russo moves into the clinch.
Dillan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillan looks to land a left hand but Russo moved out of range nicely.
Russo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dillan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dillan fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillan lands with an uppercut that bounces Russo off the cage and back into range.
Russo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
Dillan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russo lands a nice shot that snaps Dillan's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillan thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillan needs to keep his hands up - Russo had a free shot at his head there.
Russo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Dillan misses.
Dillan misses with a looping right.
Dillan throws a shot from downtown. Russo moves away and avoids it.
Dillan moves away from the strike by Russo.
Dillan lands a head shot.
Russo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dillan throws a combination that misses
and Russo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dillan throws a series of punches but Russo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Russo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Russo misses with a looping left.
Jimmy Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Dillan misses.
Russo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dillan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russo.
Dillan throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range.
Dillan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Russo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck for Dillan with that takedown attempt.
Russo looks to throw the jab but Dillan is out of range.
Dillan misses with a straight left.
Russo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillan.
Dillan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dillan sizes up Russo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck for Dillan with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Russo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Russo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dillan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russo.
Dillan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Russo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Russo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Russo throws out a loose jab but Dillan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dillan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Russo.
Russo misses the shot to the body.
Dillan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Russo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillan.
A big right from Russo misses.
Russo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dillan tries for a takedown but Russo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Dillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo lands a jab to the head.
Russo connects with a right hand. Dillan shakes it off.
Dillan throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range.
Dillan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Dillan.
Dillan throws a jab but it's blocked by Russo.
Jab, jab by Russo - just one landing.
Russo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dillan's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Russo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillan misses with a wild combination.
Russo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillan.
Dillan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Russo digs a good body shot into Dillan's ribs.
Russo throws a front kick aimed at Dillan's knee but Dillan avoids it well.
Russo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dillan scores with the left hand. Russo knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
Russo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Dillan misses
and Russo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russo connects with a jab.
Dillan misses with a looping left.
Russo connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo misses with a hook
and Dillan counters with a left and a right that stings Russo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russo lands with a slapping head kick.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillan was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Russo slips under a jab.
Russo connects with a single shot there.
Dillan loads up on a big right hand but Russo slips the punch.
Dillan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillan connects with a body shot.
Russo scores with a jab to the body.
Dillan throws a hook but Russo avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillan missing with a left hand there. Russo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillan moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillan throws a jab when Russo was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Russo 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!
Dillan connects with a body shot that sends Russo's belly button to the back.
Dillan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
Dillan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Russo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russo scores with the left hand. Dillan knows he should have avoided that one.
Russo scores with the left hand. Dillan knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dillan misses with a body shot.
Russo slips a jab from Dillan.
Dillan misses with a lunging right hand
and Russo counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Dillan. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Russo.
Russo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dillan thuds a left hand into Russo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillan blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan defending well as Russo loads up on a big left hand.
Dillan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Russo.
The fighters circling - Dillan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Dillan's belly button to the back.
Dillan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Russo avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillan slips under a jab.
Russo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Russo slips a jab and a cross from Dillan.
Russo connects with a single shot there.
Russo throws a hook but Dillan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo misses with a low kick.
Russo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dillan slips under a jab.
Russo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dillan looks to score with a jab to the body but Russo is just out of range.
Dillan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Russo misses the jab.
Max Dillan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillan's calf.
Dillan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dillan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dillan lands a slapping body shot.
Dillan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillan misses with a few strikes there.
Russo looks to land a right hand but Dillan moved out of range.
Russo slips under a jab from Dillan.
Russo slips a jab from Dillan.
Russo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dillan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Russo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russo throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Russo.
Russo avoids the body shot from Dillan.
Russo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dillan. Dillan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dillan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Russo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Russo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Russo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillan.
Russo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jimmy Russo has been cut.
Dillan throws a series of punches but Russo moves out of range.
Russo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dillan will feel that in the morning.
Russo lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo lands a lovely overhand right.
Russo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillan moves out of range as Russo strikes.
Jimmy Russo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillan misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Russo 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Russo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Russo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Bros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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15 - 14 - 0 |
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Bros!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fakes the leg kick and cracks Bros in the body.
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
Bros wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanchez prevents Bros from improving his position.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bros connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bros sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bros is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Bros slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Bros keeps moving.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Bros is keeping the position.
Bros is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bros keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Bros's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bros keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez stands up over Bros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sanchez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bros screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sanchez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rico Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yorick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn comes to the cage accompanied by The Blood of Cu Chulainn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yorick Brown!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chulainn to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Cu Chulainn has been cut.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chulainn.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Chulainn lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chulainn lands with a shot to the body.
Cu Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chulainn.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chulainn throws a big shot that misses.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chulainn drops Brown with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brown! Chulainn dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swag In A Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary by Tupac. Bag is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: American bad ass. Swag In A Bag will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swag In A Bag!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag scores with a head kick.
It looks like Frank Pembelton has been cut.
Pembelton takes a swing at Bag's ribcage but misses.
Bag swings for the body but Pembelton moves out of range.
Pembelton misses the jab.
Bag leaves Pembelton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pembelton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bag takes a swing at Pembelton's ribcage but misses.
Bag throws a shot from downtown. Pembelton moves away and avoids it.
Pembelton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bag throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag misses with a wild body shot.
Bag throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pembelton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pembelton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bag is keeping the position for now.
Pembelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pembelton won't allow Bag to get back to his feet.
Bag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pembelton.
Bag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pembelton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pembelton wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving.
Pembelton throws an elbow that misses. Bag uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pembelton's guard. Nice move by Bag!
Bag postures up.
Pembelton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We're going to have a standup here because Frank Pembelton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Both fighters circling a little - Bag finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bag looks to land a combination but Pembelton avoids it well.
Pembelton avoids the head kick by Bag.
Frank Pembelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bag blocks a jab.
Pembelton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pembelton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bag back to the cage. Pembelton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bag throws a head kick that misses.
Pembelton looks to land a combination but Bag avoids it well.
Bag gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pembelton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bag throws a shot from downtown. Pembelton moves away and avoids it.
Pembelton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pembelton misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pembelton throws out the jab.
Bag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pembelton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bag.
Bag misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bag closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pembelton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bag throws the left hand but Pembelton avoids the punch easily.
Bag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swag In A Bag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bag as he avoids it easily.
Pembelton throws an off balance right hand
and Bag counters with a head kick. That will keep Pembelton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Swag In A Bag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Pembelton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bag misses with a few strikes there.
Pembelton stuns Bag with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bag takes one to the side of the head.
Pembelton misses the jab.
Pembelton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bag sprawls well initially but Pembelton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bag pushes Pembelton off and gets back to his feet.
Bag ducks under a wild hook from Pembelton.
Pembelton scores with a body shot.
Bag tests Pembelton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pembelton avoids the body shot from Bag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pembelton is out of range and Bag settles back down.
Pembelton dives in and grabs Bag's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bag pushes down on Pembelton's head and hops out.
Pembelton throws a body punch but Bag moves out of range.
Pembelton defending well as Bag loads up on a big left hand.
Bag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pembelton.
Jab, jab by Pembelton - just one landing.
Pembelton connects with a body shot.
Pembelton shoots in looking for a takedown. Bag tries to sprawl out of it but Pembelton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pembelton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bag was well out of range. Poor timing from Pembelton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag stuffs the takedown attempt from Pembelton. Pembelton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Pembelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pembelton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bag. Bag circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pembelton.
Bag cracks a nice hook into Pembelton's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pembelton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bag misses with an uppercut
and Pembelton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton swings widly with a right hand
letting Bag counter with a right hand.
Bag connects with a nice looking jab.
Bag misses the jab.
Pembelton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bag.
Pembelton just misses with a punch to the body.
Pembelton throws a hook to the side of Bag's head but Bag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bag.
No luck for Pembelton with that takedown attempt.
Pembelton shoots for a takedown but Bag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag lands with a cross.
Bag thows a body shot but no joy.
Bag throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pembelton.
Pembelton throws a one two combo.
Bag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pembelton scores with a one two! Bag had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bag misses with a leg kick
and Pembelton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bag thinking.
Pembelton takes a swing at Bag's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pembelton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Pembelton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bag lands a front kick.
Pembelton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bag keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pembelton moves away.
Pembelton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bag at a distance.
Pembelton throws a hook but Bag blocks it.
Bag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pembelton manages to avoid it.
Pembelton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bag momentarily.
Pembelton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bag.
Pembelton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bag.
Pembelton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bag wants to get back to his feet.
Pembelton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bag pushes Pembelton off looking to stand but Pembelton dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pembelton controlling the action here.
Bag is defending against the submission attempts here by Pembelton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pembelton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bag has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bag regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pembelton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pembelton throws an elbow that misses. Bag uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pembelton's guard. Nice move by Bag!
Pembelton trying to control the position.
Pembelton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag is defending against the submission attempts here by Pembelton.
Bag on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pembelton prevents Bag from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pembelton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bag's head.
Frank Pembelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pembelton is just content to waste time from the top position. Bag takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bag pushes Pembelton off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Pembelton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pembelton 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Pembelton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Patterson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson takes a swing at Konstantinov's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Konstantinov throws out the jab.
Patterson throws the left hand but Konstantinov avoids the punch easily.
Konstantinov slips a jab from Patterson.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Konstantinov throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
Konstantinov misses with a low kick.
Patterson lands a jab to the head.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Konstantinov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Konstantinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson lands a head shot.
It looks like Vladimir Konstantinov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson defending well as Konstantinov loads up on a big left hand.
Konstantinov misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson pushes Konstantinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Konstantinov lands with a left to the head.
Konstantinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Patterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Konstantinov misses with some punches.
Konstantinov tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
Patterson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Konstantinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Konstantinov is looking to control Patterson's arms but Patterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Konstantinov has his back to the cage.
Konstantinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson prevents Konstantinov from breaking the clinch.
Patterson has had enough of the clinch but Konstantinov keeps him there for the moment.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Konstantinov blocking some punches.
Patterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Konstantinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Konstantinov tenderised Patterson's leg. Patterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Konstantinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Patterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Konstantinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson missing with a left hand there. Konstantinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Patterson.
Patterson moves out of range of the body kick from Konstantinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses with a straight left.
Patterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patterson lands a jab to the head.
Konstantinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konstantinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Konstantinov swinging wildly here.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Konstantinov avoids it.
Konstantinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Konstantinov lands with a right hand.
It looks like Hank Patterson has been cut.
Patterson thumps Konstantinov with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson misses with a hook
and Konstantinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson throws a hook but Konstantinov avoids it easily.
Konstantinov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hank Patterson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
Konstantinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Konstantinov throws a leg kick
and Patterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Konstantinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Konstantinov lands with a good body shot.
Patterson lunges at Konstantinov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Konstantinov's hand.
Konstantinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konstantinov misses with a hook.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Konstantinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Konstantinov misses its intended target.
Konstantinov throws a leg kick but Patterson moved away.
Konstantinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Patterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Konstantinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Konstantinov.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Konstantinov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Konstantinov backwards.
Konstantinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Konstantinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konstantinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Konstantinov throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Konstantinov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Konstantinov works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Patterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Patterson.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Konstantinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Konstantinov blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
Patterson breaks from the clinch.
Patterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Konstantinov throws out the jab.
Patterson throws a wild body kick that Konstantinov sees coming a mile off.
Konstantinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Konstantinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konstantinov throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson tests Konstantinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Konstantinov misses with a combination
and Patterson counters with a leg kick.
Hank Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Patterson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses
and Konstantinov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patterson lands a jab.
Konstantinov misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Patterson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Konstantinov. Those never looked like landing.
Konstantinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Konstantinov lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Konstantinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
Konstantinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Patterson takes a swing at Konstantinov's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov tries to keep at a distance but Patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Konstantinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patterson or not.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Patterson's efforts to push away.
Patterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Konstantinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Konstantinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Patterson as the two fighters clinch.
Patterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konstantinov tries a body shot but Patterson blocks it.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson works on Konstantinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Konstantinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Patterson won't allow it.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Patterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Patterson.
Konstantinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Konstantinov working aggressively here.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Konstantinov.
A nice left hand lands by Patterson.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Konstantinov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Konstantinov.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Konstantinov lands with a right to the head.
Konstantinov tries to stall but Patterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hank Patterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Patterson as Konstantinov tries to tie him up.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Konstantinov.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Konstantinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson keeps control of Konstantinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Konstantinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Konstantinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Konstantinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Konstantinov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vladimir Konstantinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Konstantinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Konstantinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patterson moves away from the strike by Konstantinov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patterson cracks Konstantinov with an open hand slap.
Konstantinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Patterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patterson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Patterson!
Hank Patterson made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Two comes to the cage accompanied by North Korean Army Girls Just Want To Have Fun. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Two misses the shot to the body.
Two looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie controlling the position well.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Two thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Gracie gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Two accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Two controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Two tries to pass.
Two trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Two tries to pass.
Two trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Two controls the pace.
Two throws a big right hand that misses.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Two wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Two misses.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Two can pounce on him.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Two is just out of range.
Two keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Two is avoiding it.
Two misses with a jab, cross combination.
Two looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Two throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Two shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Two gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Two wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Two is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Two working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Two wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Gracie.
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Two avoids them all with ease.
Gracie wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Two dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Two. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Two sprawls well.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Two is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Two is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Two keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Two is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Mark Two overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Two is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Two.
Gracie finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Two throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gracie because Two loaded up on that one.
Gracie tries to hold on but Two pushes him away.
Two thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Two putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two lands a big elbow.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Two throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gracie because Two loaded up on that one.
Gracie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Two thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Two working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two unloads with some shots from mount but Gracie bucks and avoids them well.
Two thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two throws a sloppy strike and Gracie uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Gracie has ended up in Two's guard.
Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Two keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Two wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Two dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie swings for the body but Two moves out of range.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Two lands a right hook to the body.
Two scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Two avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a body punch but Two moves out of range.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Two.
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Two manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie stands and throws Two's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Two is looking to reverse the position.
Two wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Two defending against the ground and pound.
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Two keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Two is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Two is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Two controlling the positon.
Two lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Two is controlling the position but Gracie somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two stalling.
Mark Two is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Two is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Two controlling the pace.
Two is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Two is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Ryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Two showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Two, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Two!
Mark Two seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Billet's choice of entrance music: in your face. 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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214 lbs
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Billet.
Billet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castro will feel that in the morning.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billet checks a leg kick.
Billet throws a head kick that misses.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Billet moves out of range as Castro throws a body kick.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Billet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Billet's sensitive parts.
Billet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Billet closes the distance and clinches.
Billet misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Billet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Billet controls the action.
Billet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billet blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Billet is trying to maintain a safe position but Castro gets an underhook and turns Billet into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billet.
Billet misses with a punch to the body.
Billet struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Billet misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Castro.
A short uppercut from Castro.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Castro.
Castro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro lands a body shot.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet tries to land a knee to the head but Castro blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Castro.
A right hand to the body from Billet.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castro slowing the pace effectively.
Castro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Billet is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
A short right from Castro.
Billet stalling in the clinch but Castro improves position.
Billet tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billet pushes Castro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Billet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Billet backwards.
Billet tries to pull guard but Castro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Billet tries to stall but Castro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro slows down the pace here.
Billet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castro gets through Billet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castro.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Billet controls the action.
Billet misses with a knee strike.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Castro.
Billet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billet throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billet tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro scores with a jab to the head.
Billet tries to close the distance and clinch but Castro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Billet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Billet misses with a head kick.
Castro checks a leg kick.
Billet cracks Castro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castro lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
Belin Billet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro drives through and clinches with Billet against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billet wants to stall.
Castro leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Billet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billet is looking to control Castro's arms but Castro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Billet has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Billet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro throws a right hand that Billet ducks under and follows up with a left that Billet also avoids with ease.
Castro moves into the clinch.
Castro managing to block the knees to the body from Billet.
Castro lands an uppercut.
Billet prevents a body shot from Castro.
Castro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Billet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castro.
Billet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castro working aggressively here.
Billet can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Billet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Billet slows down the pace here.
Billet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billet.
Castro has Billet pressed against the cage.
Billet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Billet blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Billet.
Billet tries to land a knee to the head but Castro blocks with his arms.
Castro trying to stall but Billet improves his position.
Castro avoiding damage as Billet throws knees to the body.
Castro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Castro.
Billet blocks a body shot from Castro.
Castro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Castro slows down the pace here.
Billet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Billet.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Billet.
Castro misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billet tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet misses with a body kick.
Billet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castro sprawls well. Castro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Billet gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billet.
Billet throws a shot from downtown. Castro moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Billet misses.
Castro lands a nice looking body kick.
Castro has Billet up against the cage in a clinch.
Billet misses with the head strike.
Billet lands a body shot.
Castro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billets head.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boss Castro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Billet is trying to maintain a safe position but Castro gets an underhook and turns Billet into the cage.
Castro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Billet up against the cage.
Billet misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Billet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castro avoids it.
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Billet misses with a knee to the head.
Billet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castro blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Castro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Castro throws out a powerful jab.
Billet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Billet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Castro is out of range.
Billet missing with a left hand there. Castro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billet looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Castro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Billet if he has to take too many more of those.
Billet tries to close the distance and clinch but Castro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castro misses with a double jab.
Castro lands a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Castro. Those never looked like landing.
Billet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Billet tried to score with a low kick but Castro checks it.
Castro rushes Billet and presses him up against the cage.
Billet struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castro is looking to control Billet's arms but Billet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castro has his back to the cage.
Billet misses with a punch to the body.
Billet tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castro digs a right hand underneath Billet's ribcage. Billet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Billet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Billet takes a shot to the head.
Billet scores with a shoulder strike.
Billet is looking to control Castro's arms but Castro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Billet has his back to the cage.
Castro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Billet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billet misses with some punches.
Belin Billet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Billets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Billet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castro lands with an uppercut that bounces Billet off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Castro.
Castro lands a head kick!
Boss Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Billet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billet throws a leg kick but Castro checks it.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Billet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Castro.
Billet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Billet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Billet misses with a lunging right hand
and Castro counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Castro.
Castro instigates a clinch.
Billet looking to slow down the pace here.
Castro avoiding damage.
Billet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Billet prevents a body shot from Castro.
A shot in the inside from Castro.
Castro lands a left hand.
Castro lands a left hand.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Castro is trying to maintain a safe position but Billet gets an underhook and turns Castro into the cage.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Billet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro misses with some punches.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billet jumps guard but Castro stands there with Billet around his waist. Billet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castro.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Billet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billet trying to land knees to the body.
Billet is trying to maintain a safe position but Castro gets an underhook and turns Billet into the cage.
Castro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Castro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaydub Spliffenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffenberger comes to the cage accompanied by Roll 'em Up. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
215 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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32
214 lbs
23 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaydub Spliffenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cam Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffenberger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spliffenberger throws a push kick but Stroud slaps the foot to one side.
Spliffenberger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroud looks to land a left hand but Spliffenberger moved out of range nicely.
Spliffenberger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spliffenberger moves away from the strike by Stroud.
Stroud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spliffenberger counters with a nice leg kick.
Spliffenberger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stroud throws a combination that misses
and Spliffenberger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stroud is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Spliffenberger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stroud throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliffenberger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroud misses with a hook
and Spliffenberger counters with a left and a right that stings Stroud.
Stroud misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stroud.
Stroud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stroud.
Spliffenberger throws a front kick aimed at Stroud's knee but Stroud avoids it well.
Stroud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spliffenberger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffenberger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stroud trying to hold on to Spliffenberger's head to control him but Spliffenberger postures up.
Stroud is looking for a sweep. Spliffenberger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spliffenberger is looking for a kimura here.
Stroud is looking for a sweep. Spliffenberger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stroud is not content to let Spliffenberger control the position.
Stroud is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stroud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spliffenberger slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good shot there by Spliffenberger.
Stroud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stroud throws a head kick that Spliffenberger semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliffenberger throws an overhand right that lands on Stroud's shoulder, as Stroud tries to avoid the shot.
Spliffenberger thows a leg kick but Stroud checks it
and Stroud counters with an outside leg kick.
Stroud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stroud lands a jab to Spliffenberger's midsection.
Stroud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stroud blocks a leg kick.
Stroud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spliffenberger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spliffenberger throws a body kick that misses.
Spliffenberger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spliffenberger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strouds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spliffenberger avoids the head kick by Stroud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stroud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spliffenberger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spliffenberger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spliffenberger misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stroud struggles to land a body shot inside as Spliffenberger controls his hands.
Stroud wants to stall.
Stroud trying to land knees to the body.
Spliffenberger connects with a knee to the head.
Spliffenberger misses with the head strike.
Stroud lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jaydub Spliffenberger has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spliffenberger is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stroud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spliffenberger's brow.
A short uppercut from Stroud.
Spliffenberger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spliffenberger.
Stroud lands a nice knee to the body.
Stroud trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Stroud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaydub Spliffenberger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spliffenberger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stroud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stroud looks to land a body kick but Spliffenberger moved away.
Spliffenberger throws a head kick that misses.
Stroud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stroud misses with a hook. Spliffenberger ducked under it nicely.
Stroud tries to land a front kick but Spliffenberger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stroud throws a lazy head kick
and Stroud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spliffenberger connects with a leg kick. Stroud looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliffenberger misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Stroud.
Spliffenberger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stroud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stroud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spliffenberger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spliffenberger slips under a jab from Stroud.
Spliffenberger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spliffenberger moves out of range of the strikes.
Stroud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cam Stroud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stroud tries to bum rush Spliffenberger with a series of wild strikes but Spliffenberger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spliffenberger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spliffenberger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stroud lands with a nice body kick.
Stroud lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroud thuds his shin into the meat of Spliffenberger's side.
Stroud thows a leg kick but Spliffenberger checks it
and Spliffenberger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stroud's knee momentarily.
Stroud closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spliffenberger lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger misses with a body kick.
Stroud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stroud looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffenberger is just out of range.
Stroud misses with a head kick.
Stroud connects with a right hand. Spliffenberger shakes it off.
Stroud on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stroud wants to clinch up but Spliffenberger keeps it at a distance.
Spliffenberger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stroud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stroud closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spliffenberger quickly recovers to half guard.
Spliffenberger wants to control but Stroud is keeping busy.
Spliffenberger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spliffenberger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stroud is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Stroud 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.
Stroud is looking to take a break and control but Spliffenberger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spliffenberger trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cam Stroud was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Spliffenberger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stroud thows a body kick. Spliffenberger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud misses with an uppercut. Spliffenberger saw that one coming.
Spliffenberger throws a leg kick but Stroud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spliffenberger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stroud.
Cam Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Spliffenberger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stroud throws a lazy uppercut
and Spliffenberger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spliffenberger delivers a nice body kick.
Spliffenberger throws a hook to the side of Stroud's head but Stroud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroud blocks a head kick by Spliffenberger.
Stroud cracks Spliffenberger with an open hand slap.
Spliffenberger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroud's sensitive parts.
Spliffenberger throws the kick towards the body but Stroud avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud thows a body kick. Spliffenberger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spliffenberger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stroud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stroud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Stroud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaydub Spliffenberger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Stroud connects with a crisp jab.
Spliffenberger cracks the inside of Stroud's front leg.
Spliffenberger blocks the body kick.
Spliffenberger 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.
Stroud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger throws a wild body kick that Stroud sees coming a mile off.
Stroud throws a body punch but Spliffenberger moves out of range.
Stroud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stroud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spliffenberger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spliffenberger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stroud darts in trying to clinch
and Spliffenberger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spliffenberger jabs at Stroud's body.
The fighters circling - Stroud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud tries a head kick but it misses.
Spliffenberger looks to throw the jab but Stroud is out of range.
Stroud has Spliffenberger up against the cage in a clinch.
Spliffenberger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spliffenberger connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Cam Stroud has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroud lands a right hand.
Stroud trying to land knees to the body.
Spliffenberger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stroud missing with knees to the body.
Spliffenberger misses with a knee strike.
Stroud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spliffenberger.
Stroud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stroud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spliffenberger blocks it with crossed arms.
Stroud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jaydub Spliffenberger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger tries to land knees in the clinch but Stroud avoids the damage to the body.
Spliffenberger is looking to control Stroud's arms but Stroud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spliffenberger has his back to the cage.
Spliffenberger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spliffenberger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stroud missing with knees to the body.
Stroud tries to stall but Spliffenberger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spliffenberger managing to block the knees to the body from Stroud.
Spliffenberger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stroud blocks it with crossed arms.
Spliffenberger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spliffenberger misses with some punches.
Spliffenberger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stroud tries to work over Spliffenberger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger blocks a body shot from Stroud.
Stroud working Spliffenberger over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroud stalling the fight.
Stroud is working Spliffenberger over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stroud lands a nice shot to the body.
Stroud lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Stroud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stroud.
Spliffenberger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stroud stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stroud gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stroud drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spliffenberger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stroud has Spliffenberger in his guard.
Spliffenberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger slips nicely into half guard.
Stroud won't allow Spliffenberger to pass to mount.
Spliffenberger is looking to take a break and control but Stroud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud wants to control but Spliffenberger is keeping busy.
Spliffenberger is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cam Stroud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stroud winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Stroud!
A victorious Cam Stroud 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osiris comes to the cage accompanied by Deicide - Angels of Hell. Waters is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hip Hop. Eric Osiris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Osiris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Waters!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Osiris.
Osiris looks for a takedown but Waters sprawls well.
Waters pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Waters just misses with a punch to the body.
Osiris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Osiris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waters lands a nice looking body kick.
Waters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Osiris.
Waters tries to clinch up.
Waters lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Osiris slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters throws a body punch but Osiris moves out of range.
Waters lands a jab to the head.
Waters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osiris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Osiris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osiris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Waters digs a good hook to Osiris's body.
Derek Waters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters fails to land with a series of punches.
Waters throws a body punch but Osiris moves out of range.
Waters scores with a hook to the body. Osiris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osiris.
Waters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osiris was well out of range. Poor timing from Waters.
Osiris looks to land a right hand but Waters moved out of range.
Waters closes the distance and pushes Osiris back into the cage.
Osiris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waterss head.
Waters prevents a body shot from Osiris.
Waters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Waters misses with a body punch.
Osiris misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Osiris misses with a body punch.
Waters working hard to break the clinch.
Osiris misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osiris blocks a body shot from Waters.
Waters has a couple of punches blocked by Osiris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waters tries to throw a body punch but Osiris avoids it by throwing Waters back against the cage.
Osiris blocks an elbow strike from Waters.
Osiris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Waters scores with a hook to the body.
Osiris misses with a punch on the inside.
Osiris breaks the clinch.
Waters swings for the body but Osiris moves out of range.
Osiris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osiris takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Osiris - just one landing.
Osiris lands a head kick!
Osiris scores a takedown into full mount!
Waters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Waters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osiris misses with a head shot.
Waters is looking to get to half guard.
Osiris throws some wild stikes that Waters manages to avoid easily.
Osiris wants to control the pace but Waters is squirming around nicely.
Osiris throws some wild stikes that Waters manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters blocking the ground and pound.
Osiris controlling from the full mount.
Waters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waters is looking to improve his position but Osiris isn't that keen on the idea.
Osiris is landing with some decent strikes but Waters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Osiris's attempts to control the action.
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!
Osiris landing punches.
Osiris misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Waters will probably get the nod.
That's time! Osiris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Osiris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Waters swinging wildly here.
Osiris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Osiris scores with a body shot.
Osiris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Osiris. Osiris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Osiris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Waters moves out of range of the leg kick from Osiris.
Osiris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osiris shoots in for a double leg but Waters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Osiris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Waters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osiris throws an elbow but Waters slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris cracks Waters with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Osiris wants to control but Waters is keeping him busy.
Osiris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Osiris working the ground and pound but Waters is defending the strikes.
Osiris cracks Waters with a big right hand but Waters just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Osiris just content to control the position.
Osiris looking to control but instead Waters has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Osiris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Waters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osiris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Waters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osiris.
Osiris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Waters tries to get to full guard but Osiris has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.
Eric Osiris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Osiris wants to control but Waters is keeping him busy.
Osiris is nestled in close to Waters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osiris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though.
Osiris 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.
Waters tries to roll over but Osiris keeps him under control.
Osiris working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters manages to get to full guard.
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osiris connects with a couple of short punches.
Osiris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Osiris looking to pass the guard.
Waters looking for a sweep. Not yet Waters, not yet.
Waters working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osiris advances to half guard.
Osiris controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Osiris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Waters is looking to clinch.
Osiris lands a lovely overhand right.
Osiris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Osiris ducks right into an uppercut from Waters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osiris. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osiris avoids the body shot from Waters.
Osiris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Waters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Waters trying to control the position.
Waters has Osiris pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osiris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris throwing strikes from guard but Waters blocks nicely.
Osiris wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osiris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waters trying to keep a closed guard but Osiris is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Osiris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waters throws a nice looking combination but Osiris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Osiris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Waters as he avoids it easily.
Waters tries to land a front kick but Osiris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris connects with a looping right hand.
Osiris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Waters did well to prevent Osiris getting side control.
Osiris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though.
Waters wants to control but Osiris is keeping busy.
Waters keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Osiris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Osiris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osiris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Waters is doing well to control the position and prevent Osiris from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osiris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Osiris is trying to control. Waters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osiris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though.
Waters is positioning himself well to prevent Osiris advancing to mount.
Osiris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Osiris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osiris is looking to advance position but Waters won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Osiris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Osiris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osiris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osiris fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters takes a swing at Osiris's ribcage but misses.
Osiris lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Osiris.
A leg kick checked by Waters.
No joy there for Osiris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osiris moves away.
Osiris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Waters misses with a kick to the body.
Waters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osiris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Osiris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Osiris 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Osiris!
Post fight, an emotional Eric Osiris said '“I beat his ass. But you know, that little fucker. Man that fucker is tough. I mean I hit him, but then he comes out with this karate shit and little dude can bang. I mean he fucked up my eye and shit… That’s why I KOed him"'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braylon Beswicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menace comes to the cage accompanied by Leroy Brown. Beswicke has chosen Kick in the teeth as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phantom Menace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braylon Beswicke!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menace misses with a head kick.
Beswicke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menace shoots in and drives through. Beswicke sprawls well.
Beswicke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beswicke lands with a nice body punch.
Menace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beswicke cracks Menace with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beswicke tries a head kick but it misses.
Menace throws a lazy right hand but Beswicke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beswicke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menace scores with a leg kick.
Menace shoots in but Beswicke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beswicke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Menace ducks under a wild hook from Beswicke.
Beswicke slips under a jab from Menace.
Beswicke scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menace.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phantom Menace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Beswicke catches Menace right on the button with a cross.
Menace thows a body shot but no joy.
Menace slips a jab from Beswicke.
Menace blocks a jab.
Menace checks a low kick from Beswicke.
Menace misses with an uppercut.
Menace moves out of range as Beswicke strikes.
Beswicke throws out a loose jab but Menace uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Menace. That's going to slow Beswicke down.
Beswicke misses with a head kick.
Menace cracks Beswicke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beswicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Menace needs to keep his hands up - Beswicke had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke lands a really nice looking cross but Menace seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Beswicke finds it's target.
Beswicke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Menace on the side of the head.
Beswicke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menace throws out the jab.
Beswicke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beswicke ducks under a wild hook from Menace.
Beswicke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menace circles away quickly and effectively.
Menace 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.
Menace works Beswicke's body with a nice hook.
Menace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beswicke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Braylon Beswicke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menace thows a leg kick but Beswicke checks it
and Beswicke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beswicke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Menace lands a jab to Beswicke's midsection.
Menace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beswicke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beswicke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beswicke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beswicke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beswicke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menace.
Menace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beswicke checks it well.
Menace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Menace looks to score with a jab to the body but Beswicke is just out of range.
Menace misses with a wild body shot.
Menace lands a really nice looking cross but Beswicke seems unphased.
Beswicke tries to clinch but Menace moves out of range.
Menace throws a head kick that misses
and Beswicke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menace misses with a head kick.
Beswicke doesn't manage to clinch there - Menace circles away.
Menace slips under a jab from Beswicke.
Beswicke throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke connects with an inside leg kick.
Menace thows a leg kick but Beswicke checks it
and Beswicke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beswicke moves out of range of the strikes.
Beswicke throws a body kick that misses
and Menace counters with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Beswicke catches Menace right on the button with a cross.
Beswicke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menace counters with a leg kick.
Beswicke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beswicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menace moves away.
Beswicke misses with a hook
and Beswicke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beswicke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Menace scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick from Beswicke lands but Menace takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Menace.
Beswicke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Menace had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Beswicke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Menace as he checks the leg kick.
Menace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beswicke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylon Beswicke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Menace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menace. Beswicke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menace throws the kick towards the body but Beswicke avoids it.
Beswicke connects with a looping right hand.
Beswicke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Menace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beswicke throws a head kick that misses.
Beswicke with a nice cross.
Beswicke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menace misses the jab.
Menace throws a hook but Beswicke avoids it easily.
Beswicke throws a sloppy head kick and Menace moves out of range easily.
Menace moves away from the strike by Beswicke.
Beswicke misses the jab.
Menace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beswicke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menace was well out of range. Poor timing from Beswicke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beswicke checks it well.
Good work by Menace as he checks the leg kick.
Menace misses with a leg kick.
Menace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Menace misses.
Menace lands a leg kick that knocks Beswicke off balance momentarily.
Beswicke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beswicke doesn't manage to clinch there - Menace circles away.
Menace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Menace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beswicke connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beswicke manages to avoid it.
Menace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beswicke as he avoids it easily.
Menace misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menace looks to score with a jab to the body but Beswicke is just out of range.
Beswicke scores with a head kick. Menace tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Menace misses with a wild body shot.
Beswicke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beswicke counters with an outside leg kick.
Beswicke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Menace throws a chopping leg kick but Beswicke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beswicke misses with a body kick.
Braylon Beswicke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beswicke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Menace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beswicke throws a body kick that misses.
Menace motions for Beswicke to come forward. Menace throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Menace misses with a looping left.
Menace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beswicke.
Menace drives through with a takedown into Beswicke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beswicke looking for a guillotine here but Menace defends easily.
Beswicke controls Menace momentarily but Menace frees himself.
Beswicke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beswicke working a defensive guard here.
Menace tries to free his leg and advance position but Beswicke is retaining full guard.
Menace trying to control the position from guard on top but Beswicke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menace landing with the ground and pound.
Beswicke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace lands a couple of digs.
Menace postures up.
Beswicke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beswicke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Menace!
Menace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beswicke is landing with some decent strikes but Menace is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phantom Menace dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Menace fails with a takedown attempt.
Beswicke jabs Menace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menace thows a body shot but no joy.
Menace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beswicke misses with a kick to the body.
Beswicke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menace manages to avoid it.
Menace lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Menace.
Menace throws a right hand that Beswicke ducks under and follows up with a left that Beswicke also avoids with ease.
Beswicke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Beswicke misses.
Menace lands with a thumping leg kick.
Menace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke throws a push kick but Menace slaps the foot to one side.
Menace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beswicke as he avoids it easily.
Menace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menace walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Beswicke.
Beswicke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menace manages to avoid it.
Beswicke moves into the clinch.
Menace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beswicke backwards.
Beswicke is trying to maintain a safe position but Menace gets an underhook and turns Beswicke into the cage.
Menace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beswicke misses with the head strike.
Menace is leaning against Beswicke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Menace looking to slow down the pace here.
Menace tries to throw a body punch but Beswicke avoids it by throwing Menace back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Menace - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A knee to the head by Menace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menace throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beswicke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menace backwards.
Beswicke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Menace is keeping busy.
Menace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beswicke tries to break the clinch but Menace is controlling the position.
Beswicke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Menace lands an uppercut.
Beswicke gets through Menace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beswicke misses with a punch to the body.
Menace misses with a punch to the body.
Beswicke pushes Menace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Menace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beswicke misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beswicke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Menace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beswicke's efforts to push away.
Menace tries to throw a body punch but Beswicke avoids it by throwing Menace back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Menace.
A nice left hand lands by Menace.
Beswicke misses with some punches.
Menace is stalling here.
Beswicke breaks the clinch.
Beswicke loads up on a big right hand but Menace slips the punch.
Beswicke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Menace. Menace obviously looking to wear him down.
Beswicke throws out a powerful jab.
Menace thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke misses with a looping right.
Beswicke throws a head kick that misses.
Menace lands with a slapping head 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!
Beswicke throws a hook but Menace blocks it.
Beswicke blocks a head kick by Menace.
Beswicke scores with the left hand. Menace knows he should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Menace 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 Beswicke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beswicke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Menace scores with a body shot.
Menace throws a right and a left that Beswicke avoids nicely.
Beswicke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beswicke connects with a single shot there.
Menace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beswicke moves away.
Menace ducks under a wild hook from Beswicke.
Menace walks into a stiff left hand from Beswicke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Braylon Beswicke just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beswicke looks for the body kick but Menace saw that one coming.
Beswicke lands a nice shot that snaps Menace's head back.
Beswicke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menace. That did some damage!
Menace throws a leg kick but Beswicke checks it.
Beswicke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Menace throws an overhand right that lands on Beswicke's shoulder, as Beswicke tries to avoid the shot.
Beswicke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Menace. That's going to slow Beswicke down.
Menace moves out of range as Beswicke throws a body kick.
Menace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beswicke.
Menace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beswicke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beswicke connects with a solid leg kick.
Menace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menace. Beswicke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beswicke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke throws out a loose jab but Menace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menace throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beswicke scores with a hook to the body. Menace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Beswicke throws a looping overhand right but Menace ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Beswicke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beswicke looks to score with a jab to the body but Menace is just out of range.
Menace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beswicke is able to avoid easily.
Menace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beswicke throws a nice head kick!
Beswicke throws a body punch but Menace moves out of range.
Menace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beswicke throws a leg kick which misses Menace's front leg but catches the back leg as Menace tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Menace.
Beswicke slips under a jab.
Menace throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke feints and then cracks Menace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Menace down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beswicke moves away.
Beswicke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menace shoots for a takedown but Beswicke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beswicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menace moves away.
Beswicke tries to clinch up but Menace circles away and keeps his distance.
Beswicke cracks the inside of Menace's front leg.
Beswicke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Menace.
Beswicke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beswicke.
Beswicke moves out of range of the body kick.
Beswicke is looking to clinch but Menace is avoiding it.
Menace throws a sloppy head kick
and Beswicke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beswicke jabs Menace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beswicke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beswicke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beswicke connects with a body shot.
Beswicke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beswicke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menace.
Beswicke rushes Menace and presses him up against the cage.
Menace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beswicke backwards.
Phantom Menace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beswicke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Beswicke.
Beswicke stalling in the clinch.
Menace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Menace tries to work over Beswicke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beswicke lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Beswicke.
Beswicke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beswicke presses Menace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beswicke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Menace.
Menace misses with a knee strike.
Menace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Beswicke.
Beswicke tries a body shot but Menace blocks it.
Beswicke scores with a shoulder strike.
Menace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beswicke digs a right hand into Menace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menace's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menace tries to score a body lock takedown but Beswicke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beswicke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beswicke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Menace prevents a body shot from Beswicke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylon Beswicke dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Beswicke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Beswicke. No joy for Menace on that attempt.
Beswicke closes the distance and clinches.
Menace tries to break free but Beswicke pushes him back against the cage.
Beswicke looking to slow down the pace here.
Beswicke misses with a punch on the inside.
Menace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menace ducks right into an uppercut from Beswicke.
Beswicke scores with a head kick. Menace tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beswicke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beswicke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beswicke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menace counters with a leg kick.
Menace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beswicke lands a really nice looking cross but Menace seems unphased.
Beswicke throws a hook but Menace blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menace moves away.
Menace lunges at Beswicke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beswicke's hand.
Menace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beswicke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Menace is out of range.
Menace stuns Beswicke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beswicke throws a looping overhand right but Menace ducks down to avoid it.
Menace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Menace 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 Beswicke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beswicke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Menace connects with a body shot.
Beswicke throws out a loose jab but Menace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beswicke.
Beswicke slips a jab and a cross from Menace.
Menace motions for Beswicke to come forward. Menace throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beswicke misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menace misses with a hook.
Beswicke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Menace throws a jab but it's blocked by Beswicke.
Menace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good shot there by Menace.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Menace crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beswicke - the referee stops the clock and Menace gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beswicke. Menace manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beswicke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menace misses with a looping right.
Menace throws a leg kick which misses Beswicke's front leg but catches the back leg as Beswicke tries to avoid it.
Menace tries to bum rush Beswicke with a series of wild strikes but Beswicke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Menace missing with a left hand there. Beswicke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Menace, right into the meat.
Beswicke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beswicke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phantom Menace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menace dodges the punch combination from Beswicke.
Menace misses with an uppercut
and Beswicke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Beswicke misses the target.
Beswicke misses with a low kick as Menace jumps back.
Beswicke throws a head kick that misses.
Beswicke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Menace avoids a kick to the body.
Menace thumps Beswicke with a low kick.
Menace looks to land a left hand but Beswicke moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Menace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Beswicke. That snapped Menace's head back.
Menace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Menace.
Beswicke walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace connects with a body shot.
Beswicke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick there by Menace.
Beswicke leaves Menace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beswicke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beswicke throws a lazy right hand but Menace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menace throws a jab but it's blocked by Beswicke.
Menace thows a body shot but no joy.
Menace throws a sloppy body shot
and Beswicke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beswicke misses the jab.
Menace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 Phantom Menace.
I think Beswicke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Braylon Beswicke!
Braylon Beswicke is the new middleweight champion!
Braylon Beswicke made sure to mention his sponsor, $10 in his post fight interview.
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