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INY 62 Wauler vs Vieri PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Neck of the Woods. Mick Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mick Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Ross ducks down to avoid it.
Ross gets a clinch.
Ross misses with a punch on the inside.
Ross scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Ross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ross fails to land.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ross prevents a body shot from Jones.
Ross lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Mick Jones has been cut.
Ross lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Ross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ross.
Still in the clinch, Ross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ross blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Ross wants a takedown.
Ross has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ross pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Ross dives into Jones's guard.
Ross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ross has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Ross prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ross postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ross working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ross is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ross 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.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ross defends well.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ross escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Ross landing strikes.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Ross trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ross presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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!
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ross looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Ross is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Jones's cut.
That's time! Ross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ross misses with a jab to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ross throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ross throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ross throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones blocks a jab.
Mick Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
A nice combination there by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ross or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross's corner calls for a 1-2. Ross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ross cracks Jones with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Ross.
Ross tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Ross lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Ross misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Ross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Ross.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mike Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones thows a body kick. Ross tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ross throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Ross misses.
Mick Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones moves away from the strike by Ross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Ross counters with a stiff right hand.
Ross moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Ross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Ross.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ross has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Ross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ross.
Ross blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Ross looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones cracks Ross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ross loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross scores with a hook.
Ross lands a jab.
Ross throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mick Jones'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!
Ross misses with a hook.
Mike Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ross. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross misses with a looping left.
Ross lands with a shot to the body.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Ross takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Ross changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Ross scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Ross scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to buck Ross off but Ross is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to remain calm as Ross controls from the top position.
Ross prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Mike Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ross working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ross cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Ross - just one landing.
Jones is rocked!
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ross cracks Jones with a hook to the temple - Jones is on wobbly legs here! Ross swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jones falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ross wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Ross!
A victorious Mike Ross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marku Parasca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov comes to the cage accompanied by 7B - Young Winds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marku Parasca!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov slaps away a takedown attempt from Parasca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parasca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tutov cracks a nice hook into Parasca's ribs.
Parasca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tutov.
Parasca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parasca.
It looks like Andrey Tutov has been cut.
Parasca dives in and grabs Tutov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tutov pushes down on Parasca's head and hops out.
Parasca closes the distance and clinches up with Tutov, looking for a takedown. Parasca pushes Tutov against the cage but Tutov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrey Tutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marku Parasca.
Parasca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tutov.
Parasca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tutov scores with a hook.
It looks like Marku Parasca 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!
Tutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parasca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutov.
Tutov cracks Parasca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tutov connects with a single shot there.
Parasca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tutov on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parasca fails with a takedown attempt.
Tutov cracks Parasca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Tutov.
The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tutov cracks a nice hook into Parasca's ribs.
Tutov digs a good hook to Parasca's body.
Good leg kick by Tutov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tutov connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parasca closes the distance and clinches.
Parasca has a couple of punches blocked by Tutov.
Parasca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parasca gets through Tutov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tutov tries a body shot but Parasca blocks it.
Parasca working aggressively here.
Parasca using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tutov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tutov working hard to break the clinch.
Parasca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tutov lands a jab to Parasca's midsection.
Tutov throws a hook but Parasca blocks it.
Parasca misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Tutov.
The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Tutov.
Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov looks to land a combination but Parasca avoids it well.
Parasca staying out of range there.
No joy there for Parasca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov throws a lazy right hand but Parasca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tutov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parasca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Parasca drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tutov dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Parasca looking for subs off his back but Tutov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Parasca is not content to let Tutov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parasca has a hand on Tutov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tutov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Parasca is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Parasca because Tutov loaded up on that one.
Parasca 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!
Tutov working for a guillotine from mount but Parasca is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parasca avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tutov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tutov misses with a hook.
Parasca closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Parasca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parasca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Parasca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tutov throws a hook to the side of Parasca's head but Parasca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrey Tutov is winning the standup battle so far.
Parasca tries to bum rush Tutov with a series of wild strikes but Tutov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parasca shoots in for a takedown but Tutov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parasca.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown by Parasca or perhaps it was just good defense by Tutov which made him look bad.
Tutov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov scores with a sloppy right hand. Parasca should have avoided that one.
Parasca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tutov misses with a hook. Parasca ducked under it nicely.
Tutov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tutov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parasca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tutov sprawls well. Tutov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parasca gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrey Tutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marku Parasca.
Tutov misses with a lunging right hand
and Parasca counters by clinching up.
A short right from Tutov.
Parasca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tutov is defending well for now.
Tutov prevents a body shot from Parasca.
Tutov is trying to drag Parasca to the mat but Parasca just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parasca goes for a takedown attempt but Tutov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parasca slips under a jab from Tutov.
Tutov thows a body shot but no joy.
Tutov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parasca defending well as Tutov loads up on a big left hand.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov misses with a straight right.
Tutov lands with an uppercut that bounces Parasca off the cage and back into range.
Tutov scores with a shot to the body.
Parasca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parasca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parasca misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tutov tries for a takedown but Parasca manages to get underhooks.
Parasca gets through Tutov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parasca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parasca breaks the clinch.
Parasca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutov.
Parasca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
Tutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parasca closes the distance and clinches up with Tutov, looking for a takedown. Parasca pushes Tutov against the cage but Tutov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tutov misses the target.
Parasca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutov throws out the jab.
Tutov connects with a body shot that sends Parasca's belly button to the back.
Parasca throws a hook but Tutov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parasca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tutov counters with a straight right hand.
Parasca is breathing heavily.
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!
Tutov tries a low kick but Parasca avoids it.
Tutov lands with a nice combination. Parasca backs away looking to recover.
Tutov cracks Parasca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
Tutov throws an overhand right that lands on Parasca's shoulder, as Parasca tries to avoid the shot.
Marku Parasca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Tutov misses.
Tutov misses with a leg kick.
Parasca darts in and clinches Tutov up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parasca backwards.
Tutov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parasca is keeping busy.
Parasca misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tutov cracks a nice hook into Parasca's ribs.
Tutov scores with a jab.
Parasca has a takedown stuffed.
Tutov connects with a looping right hand.
Tutov cracks Parasca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parasca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parasca has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tutov after a bit of a struggle.
Tutov managing to block the knees to the body from Parasca.
Tutov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parasca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parasca dodges the punch combination from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a right hand
and Parasca counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Parasca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov is pressing down on Parasca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Parasca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parasca landing some decent shots from guard.
Tutov is trying to control the position but Parasca postures up.
Parasca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tutov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Parasca, into his guard.
Tutov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parasca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tutov trying to control but Parasca is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov stopping the sweep attempt from Parasca.
Tutov throws a big elbow that misses.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Parasca keeps moving.
Tutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parasca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parasca is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parasca has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tutov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Parasca has tightened it up now! Tutov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marku Parasca!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riggs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - not afraid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chad Rowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Rowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rowe somewhat.
Rowe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rowe shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggs sprawls well. He's pushed Rowe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riggs throws a body punch but Rowe moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rowe misses its intended target.
Rowe clinches with his opponent.
Rowe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riggs prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Rowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggs stops a takedown attempt from Rowe.
Rowe lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rowe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rowe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rowe scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Chad Rowe has been cut.
Riggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Rowe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riggs defends it nicely.
Rowe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riggs quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Rowe.
Riggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rowe.
Rowe throwing shots but Riggs is blocking nicely.
Riggs tries to get to full guard but Rowe has control of the leg.
Rowe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Rowe is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riggs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riggs.
Rowe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rowe throwing strikes but missing.
Rowe works over Riggs with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rowe defends well.
Rowe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rowe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rowe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Riggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rowe lands a couple of elbows.
Riggs is rocked!
Rowe with a nice head shot there.
Riggs is still in real trouble! Can Rowe finish him?
Rowe stands up over Riggs, holding on to his feet. Rowe throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Riggs is out cold! Rowe lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Rowe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason White is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joaquin Logan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to clinch but Logan is having none of it.
Logan looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White connects with a high kick.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Logan connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Jason White has been cut.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Logan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
White parries the strikes from Logan easily there. Logan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable White to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on White's face as Logan controls the position.
Logan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pushes Logan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Logan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Logan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Logan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
White tries to buck Logan off but Logan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
Logan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. White is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Logan yanks on the arm and White is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Logan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquin Logan!
Joaquin Logan 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher has chosen Bloods & Crips - Steady Dippin as his entrance music. Santiago Calirante could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Gallagher's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Santiago Calirante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calirante lands a jab.
Gallagher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calirante.
Gallagher walks into a jab.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calirante misses with a few strikes there.
Gallagher lands with a nice body punch.
Calirante throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calirante manages to avoid it.
Gallagher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calirante defends it nicely.
Gallagher tries to land a leg kick but Calirante saw it coming and moves away.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calirante moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calirante.
Calirante wants to clinch.
Calirante misses with the combination.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to slow Calirante down by chopping away at his legs.
Calirante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gallagher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Calirante moves out of range as Gallagher strikes.
Calirante checks a leg kick.
Calirante looks to land a body kick but Gallagher moved away.
Crunch! Calirante slams his shin into Gallagher's torso.
Calirante throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calirante manages to avoid it.
Gallagher moves into the clinch successfully.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calirante's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with some punches.
Calirante keeps control of Gallagher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calirante.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gallagher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gallagher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calirante backwards.
Calirante prevents the takedown attempt.
Calirante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gallagher or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calirante lands a right hand.
Calirante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Calirante is leaning against Gallagher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Gallagher to work.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Calirante just leaning against Gallagher, taking a breather.
Calirante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calirante misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallagher struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calirante.
Calirante misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calirante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Calirante showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gallagher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Calirante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher has his foot on Calirante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calirante works his way back into a safe position though.
Gallagher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calirante is pushing down on Gallagher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gallagher is fighting to maintain full guard but Calirante has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calirante thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calirante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gallagher on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher tries to get to full guard but Calirante has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calirante throwing shots but Gallagher is blocking nicely.
Gallagher is not content to let Calirante control the position.
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 Santiago Calirante will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gallagher shoots in and drives through. Calirante sprawls well.
That kick from Gallagher tenderised Calirante's leg. Calirante is trying to keep his angry face on.
Calirante leaves Gallagher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Calirante connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calirante manages to avoid it.
Calirante misses with a body kick.
Calirante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Gallagher motions for Calirante to come forward. Gallagher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calirante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
A big right from Calirante misses.
Good exchange - Gallagher coming out on top.
Gallagher lands with an overhand left.
Gallagher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante rushes Gallagher and presses him up against the cage.
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Calirante moves out of range of the leg kick from Gallagher.
Calirante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Calirante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gallagher lands with a good body shot.
Calirante lunges at Gallagher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gallagher's hand.
Gallagher shoots in and bounces Calirante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gallagher tries to free his leg and advance position but Calirante is retaining full guard.
Calirante 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calirante working Gallagher over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher wants to get back to full guard.
Calirante is stalling here. Gallagher is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Calirante seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gallagher has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher advances nicely into full mount.
Gallagher is landing with some decent strikes but Calirante is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallagher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Calirante working to try and regain half guard.
Gallagher throwing strikes here but Calirante is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Calirante tries to hold on but Gallagher pushes him away.
Calirante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calirante sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gallagher wants to take a breather but Calirante is having none of it.
Gallagher trying to pass the guard but Calirante defending well.
Calirante blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gallagher.
Calirante tries to get to full guard but Gallagher has control of the leg.
Gallagher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Calirante!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Calirante turns into him and now he's in Gallagher's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Gallagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Gallagher misses.
Calirante throws a push kick but Gallagher slaps the foot to one side.
Gallagher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calirante rather than just go for the knockout.
Gallagher connects with a leg kick. Calirante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calirante fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gallagher.
Calirante scores with a hook.
Calirante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gallagher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes.
Calirante doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallagher circles away.
Calirante steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gallagher. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheers as Gallagher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Calirante doesn't seem phased though.
Calirante throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher moves out of range of the body kick.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Calirante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gallagher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calirante misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Calirante.
Calirante tries to clinch up.
Calirante tries to land a leg kick but Gallagher saw it coming and moves away.
Calirante misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gallagher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Calirante avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gallagher. That's going to slow Calirante down.
Gallagher looks to land a right hand but Calirante moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante avoids a punch combination nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Calirante.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calirante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calirante throws a low kick but Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Gallagher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gallagher connects with a solid leg kick.
Calirante works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
A slow jab from Gallagher misses its intended target.
Gallagher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calirante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gallagher somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Calirante.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Calirante avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Calirante has managed to clinch.
A short right from Calirante.
A short body shot lands from Calirante as the two fighters clinch.
Calirante lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gallagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calirante has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calirante.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallagher.
Calirante scores with a shot to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calirante misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Gallagher tightens his grip and picks Calirante up, before dumping him to the ground. Calirante manages to land in guard.
Gallagher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calirante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gallagher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gallagher is fighting to break Calirante's control of his arms but Calirante is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gallagher wants to control from the top but Calirante keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calirante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Calirante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calirante 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derric Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxim Simmons!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Simmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Styles throws a lazy right hand but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Simmons does it's job there.
It looks like Derric Styles has been cut.
Simmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Styles can pounce on him.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Styles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simmons's hands.
Simmons 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.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Styles misses.
Simmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simmons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Styles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons slips under a jab from Styles.
Styles slips a jab from Simmons.
Styles scores with a spinning back kick!
Styles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Styles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well.
Simmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simmons wants to land a leg kick but Styles is out of range.
Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
Simmons throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it.
Simmons lands with a cross.
Styles throws a jab but it's blocked by Simmons.
Styles does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Simmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Styles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simmons clobbers Styles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Styles cracks Simmons with a good jab.
Styles looks to land a right hand but Simmons moved out of range.
Styles throws a body kick that misses.
Simmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Styles's head backwards.
Styles thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Styles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Styles throws a hook to the side of Simmons's head but Simmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simmons walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons throws a series of strikes that have Styles backpedaling.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Styles thows a body shot but no joy.
Simmons missing with a left hand there. Styles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simmons throws a right hand that Styles ducks under and follows up with a left that Styles also avoids with ease.
That kick from Styles tenderised Simmons's leg. Simmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles swinging wildly here.
Simmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Styles misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles connects with a leg kick. Simmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Styles leaves Simmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Styles lands with a straight right. Simmons didn't see that one coming.
Styles rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Styles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Simmons.
Styles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simmons drags the fight down to the ground.
Simmons wants to improve his position but instead Styles has moved into half guard.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons wants to control but Styles is keeping busy.
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 Derric Styles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derric Styles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Styles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simmons has time to react.
Styles lands a glancing blow to the side of Simmons's head.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
Styles throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons throws a hook but Styles avoids it easily.
Styles defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Styles.
Styles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Styles scores with a jab. Simmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Styles moves away from the strike by Simmons.
Simmons 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Styles counters with a straight right hand.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles wants to slow Simmons down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles moves away from the strike by Simmons.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Styles.
Simmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Simmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Styles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
Simmons blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Derric Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Styles throws out a loose jab but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles cracks the inside of Simmons's front leg.
Derric Styles is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Styles ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Styles wants to slow Simmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Simmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Styles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles wants to land a leg kick but Simmons is out of range.
Styles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simmons misses with a right hand
letting Styles counter with a right hand.
Simmons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Styles is just out of range.
Simmons throws a jab when Styles was well out of range.
Simmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Derric Styles's cut is getting worse.
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Styles misses with some punches.
Styles lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simmons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Simmons.
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Styles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Styles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Styles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons tightens his grip and picks Styles up, before dumping him to the ground. Styles manages to land in guard.
Styles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simmons scoring with some ground and pound.
Styles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Styles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simmons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Styles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simmons is aware though and is defending well.
Styles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simmons stands up over Styles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simmons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Styles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simmons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses. Styles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simmons's guard. Nice move by Styles!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styles is one step ahead there.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derric Styles's cut.
That's time! Styles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
Simmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Styles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Styles - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Styles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Styles.
Styles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simmons.
Styles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simmons misses the shot to the body.
Simmons misses with an uppercut
and Styles counters with a thumping low kick.
Simmons stalks Styles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Styles's face. Styles staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simmons. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Styles, right into the meat.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Simmons as he connects with a hook.
Styles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Styles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simmons misses the jab.
Styles keeps the fight on the outside.
Simmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Styles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Styles throws a hook to the side of Simmons's head but Simmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styles connects with a solid leg kick.
Styles lands with an uppercut that bounces Simmons off the cage and back into range.
Styles is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Styles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a chopping leg kick but Styles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Styles lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Simmons misses the target.
Simmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Styles counters with a right hand to the body.
Styles tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Styles is avoiding it.
Styles connects with an inside leg kick.
Styles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Styles connects with an inside leg kick.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Styles is out of range.
Styles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Styles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Styles digs a good hook to Simmons's body.
Styles misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Styles.
Styles throws a leg kick but Simmons sees it coming and moves out of range.
Styles throws a leg kick but Simmons moved away.
A shot to the liver by Styles. Beautiful body shot.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Styles.
Donk. Styles catches Simmons right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Styles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simmons at a distance.
Simmons misses with a straight right.
Styles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Styles connects with a body shot that sends Simmons's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Styles finds it's way through Simmons's defenses.
Styles thows a body shot but no joy.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Styles blocks a leg kick.
Simmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Simmons tries to bum rush Styles with a series of wild strikes but Styles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Styles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Styles tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Styles throws a front kick aimed at Simmons's knee but Simmons avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons tries to clinch there but Styles circles away.
Styles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simmons blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derric Styles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Styles 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derric Styles!
Derric Styles made sure to mention his sponsor, Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hoo Le Sheet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoo Le Sheet comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z & Kanye West - Niggas In Paris Lyrics. Chikatilo has chosen Black Sunshine as his entrance music. Bruce Hoo Le Sheet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Hoo Le Sheet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrei Chikatilo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatilo misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Hoo Le Sheet both land. Nice combination.
Chikatilo throws a low kick, looking for Hoo Le Sheet's leg but Hoo Le Sheet calmly moves out of range.
Hoo Le Sheet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoo Le Sheet scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Hoo Le Sheet seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chikatilo is trying to control Hoo Le Sheet's posture but Hoo Le Sheet avoids it.
Hoo Le Sheet misses with the ground and pound.
Chikatilo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoo Le Sheet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoo Le Sheet controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoo Le Sheet is trying to get an arm triangle but Chikatilo is defending well.
Hoo Le Sheet trying to control the position but Chikatilo is working away.
Hoo Le Sheet looks up at the clock and then as Chikatilo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hoo Le Sheet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chikatilo is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo Le Sheet lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chikatilo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chikatilo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chikatilo is controlling Hoo Le Sheet's posture.
Chikatilo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoo Le Sheet is one step ahead there.
Chikatilo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatilo looks to land a combination but Hoo Le Sheet avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoo Le Sheet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoo Le Sheet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo wants to improve his position but Hoo Le Sheet is controlling well.
Chikatilo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chikatilo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chikatilo is looking to control Hoo Le Sheet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chikatilo avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chikatilo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hoo Le Sheet wants to take a breather but Chikatilo is having none of it.
Chikatilo is positioning himself well to prevent Hoo Le Sheet advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoo Le Sheet throws a series of strikes that have Chikatilo backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo Le Sheet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chikatilo tries to score with a low kick but Hoo Le Sheet moves his leg out of the way.
Hoo Le Sheet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chikatilo tries to roll over but Hoo Le Sheet keeps him under control.
Chikatilo is positioning himself well to prevent Hoo Le Sheet advancing to mount.
Hoo Le Sheet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo Le Sheet is trying to control. Chikatilo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chikatilo trying to hold on to Hoo Le Sheet's head to control him but Hoo Le Sheet postures up.
Hoo Le Sheet winds up and cracks Chikatilo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chikatilo trying to hold on to Hoo Le Sheet's head to control him but Hoo Le Sheet postures up.
Chikatilo is looking to get back to full guard here but Hoo Le Sheet has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chikatilo sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoo Le Sheet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chikatilo gets full guard.
Hoo Le Sheet wants to pass the guard but Chikatilo is keeping the position.
Chikatilo wants to control but Hoo Le Sheet passes easily into half guard.
Chikatilo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoo Le Sheet is working away from the top position though.
Chikatilo wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chikatilo trying to hold on to Hoo Le Sheet's head to control him but Hoo Le Sheet postures up.
Chikatilo is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Hoo Le Sheet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chikatilo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoo Le Sheet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chikatilo sprawls well. Chikatilo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoo Le Sheet gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Chikatilo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoo Le Sheet misses with the combination.
Chikatilo misses with a wild body shot.
Chikatilo stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Chikatilo.
Hoo Le Sheet displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoo Le Sheet throws a right hand that Chikatilo ducks under and follows up with a left that Chikatilo also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Hoo Le Sheet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chikatilo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chikatilo looks to land a right hand but Hoo Le Sheet moved out of range.
Chikatilo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoo Le Sheet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chikatilo.
Chikatilo scores with a leg kick.
Hoo Le Sheet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chikatilo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Hoo Le Sheet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo Le Sheet thuds a left hand into Chikatilo's body.
Bruce Hoo Le Sheet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatilo misses with a body shot.
Hoo Le Sheet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hoo Le Sheet trying to control the action but Chikatilo is working from the bottom.
Hoo Le Sheet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chikatilo defending well though.
Hoo Le Sheet prevents Chikatilo from improving his position.
Hoo Le Sheet is trying to control the action in half guard but Chikatilo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chikatilo is looking for a sweep. Hoo Le Sheet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chikatilo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoo Le Sheet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoo Le Sheet wants to pass the guard but Chikatilo is keeping the position.
Hoo Le Sheet trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikatilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoo Le Sheet is fighting to break Chikatilo's control of his arms but Chikatilo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoo Le Sheet preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hoo Le Sheet throwing strikes from guard but Chikatilo blocks nicely.
Hoo Le Sheet trying to control but Chikatilo is working from the bottom.
Chikatilo looking for a sweep. Not yet Chikatilo, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chikatilo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice combination there by Chikatilo.
It looks like Bruce Hoo Le Sheet has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Chikatilo. That snapped Hoo Le Sheet's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo Le Sheet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoo Le Sheet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chikatilo.
Chikatilo misses with a straight right.
Chikatilo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoo Le Sheet tries to bum rush Chikatilo with a series of wild strikes but Chikatilo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Hoo Le Sheet.
Hoo Le Sheet slips under a jab.
Chikatilo throws a head kick that misses.
Hoo Le Sheet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chikatilo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoo Le Sheet not doing much here.
Hoo Le Sheet wants to control but Chikatilo is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoo Le Sheet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chikatilo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Bruce Hoo Le Sheet wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chikatilo moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoo Le Sheet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chikatilo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoo Le Sheet breaks the clinch.
Chikatilo shoots in for a takedown but Hoo Le Sheet shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chikatilo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoo Le Sheet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hoo Le Sheet shoots in for a double leg but Chikatilo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chikatilo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chikatilo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrei Chikatilo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hoo Le Sheet's cut.
That's time! Hoo Le Sheet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Hoo Le Sheet or perhaps it was just good defense by Chikatilo which made him look bad.
Chikatilo forces Hoo Le Sheet back against the cage and clinches.
Chikatilo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoo Le Sheet works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hoo Le Sheet won't allow Chikatilo to sweep him here.
Hoo Le Sheet trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikatilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chikatilo is trying to control the position but Hoo Le Sheet postures up.
Hoo Le Sheet is looking to work some ground and pound but Chikatilo has wrist control.
Chikatilo trying to control the position.
Chikatilo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatilo trying to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andrei Chikatilo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hoo Le Sheet shoots in looking for a takedown but Chikatilo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoo Le Sheet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Hoo Le Sheet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chikatilo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Chikatilo.
Chikatilo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hoo Le Sheet keeping control of the position.
Chikatilo trying to control the action but Hoo Le Sheet is working from the bottom.
Bruce Hoo Le Sheet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Chikatilo there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo winds up and cracks Hoo Le Sheet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bruce Hoo Le Sheet's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chikatilo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hoo Le Sheet gets back to half guard.
Hoo Le Sheet tries to get to full guard but Chikatilo has control of the leg.
Chikatilo thows a huge punch but Hoo Le Sheet dodges it nicely.
Chikatilo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoo Le Sheet is trying to stand up here but Chikatilo is controlling him well.
Chikatilo looks to land a strike but Hoo Le Sheet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo trying to control but Hoo Le Sheet is working from the bottom.
Hoo Le Sheet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoo Le Sheet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chikatilo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chikatilo chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoo Le Sheet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chikatilo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bruce Hoo Le Sheet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruce Hoo Le Sheet's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Chikatilo!
A very excited looking Andrei Chikatilo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldous Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellman Junior kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Round Here- Memphis Bleek, T.I, Trick Daddy. Huxley has chosen Heatbeats as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Wellman Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldous Huxley!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wellman Junior takes a swing at Huxley's ribcage but misses.
Huxley lands a nice shot that snaps Wellman Junior's head back.
Wellman Junior looks to land a body kick but Huxley moved away.
Huxley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellman Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Huxley lands.
Wellman Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Huxley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Huxley misses
and Wellman Junior makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Huxley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wellman Juniors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Huxley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Huxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wellman Junior scores with a sloppy right hand. Huxley should have avoided that one.
Huxley blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley throws a lazy uppercut
and Huxley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huxley gets caught napping as Wellman Junior dives in and scores a takedown. Huxley manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wellman Junior lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wellman Junior 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.
Wellman Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Huxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huxley pulls Wellman Junior in close to prevent any damage.
Huxley trying to control the position.
Huxley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wellman Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huxley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wellman Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huxley is looking for a sweep. Wellman Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wellman Junior lands with a punch from half guard.
Wellman Junior is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Junior is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Huxley is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Wellman Junior!
Shane Wellman Junior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ventura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Richards!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Richards swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ventura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ventura.
Richards missing with a left hand there. Ventura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Richards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ventura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Richards lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ventura.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ventura.
Ventura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura throws a front kick that sends Richards stumbling back into the cage.
Ventura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Richards walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ventura.
Richards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ventura counters with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ventura, as that shot connected.
A leg kick checked by Richards.
Richards blocks a head kick by Ventura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards is looking to clinch.
Ventura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ventura lands a head kick!
Ventura throws a front kick aimed at Richards's knee but Richards avoids it well.
Richards is looking to slow Ventura down with leg kicks.
Richards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ventura.
Nice uppercut there from Ventura.
Richards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards tries to clinch there but Ventura circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ventura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ventura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ventura swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richards moves into the clinch.
Ventura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ventura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ventura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ventura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Ventura.
Ventura misses with some punches.
Ventura tries to work over Richards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Ventura avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
Ventura pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ventura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
A short uppercut from Ventura.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but Ventura blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Ventura manages to break the clinch.
Richards shoots for a double leg takedown but Ventura sprawls well. He's pushed Richards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ventura.
Richards shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ventura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Richards throws a big elbow that misses.
Richards trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Ventura is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Ventura can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ventura tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throwing shots but Ventura is blocking nicely.
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ventura sees it coming and defends easily.
Ventura gets full guard.
Ventura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Ventura is retaining full guard.
Ventura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richards is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Ventura misses
and Richards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Ventura misses with a kick to the body.
Ventura moves out of range as Richards throws a body kick.
Ventura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Richards blocks a jab.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ventura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ventura wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ventura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ventura defending well as Richards loads up on a big left hand.
Richards avoids a kick to the body.
Anthony Ventura is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura feints and then cracks Richards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards down.
Richards lands a right hook to the body.
Ventura lands a jab to Richards's midsection.
Anthony Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura scores with a decent looking hook.
Richards closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ventura quickly recovers to half guard.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.
Richards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richards looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ventura wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is looking to control Richards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ventura avoid being mounted?
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Ventura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ventura trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ventura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Ventura.
Ventura thows a body shot but no joy.
Richards lands a jab to Ventura's midsection.
Richards shoots in and drives through. Ventura sprawls well.
Ventura jabs Richards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richards listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ventura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Ventura moves away and avoids it.
Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Ventura looks to throw a body kick
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Ventura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richards throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richards's sensitive parts.
Ventura wants to land a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Crunch! Ventura slams his shin into Richards's torso.
Richards avoids a kick to the body.
Ventura lands with a good body shot.
Richards throws a leg kick that misses.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Ventura misses with a low kick.
Ventura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ventura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ventura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ventura thumps Richards with a low kick.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Ventura pushes him off.
Ventura lands a leg kick that knocks Richards off balance momentarily.
Ventura throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it.
Richards is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards blocks a leg kick.
Richards has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ventura.
Ventura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Ventura.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ventura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ventura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
Richards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richards checks the leg kick.
Ventura tries to sprawl but Richards drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ventura is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Richards jumps into side control!
Richards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards wants to control for a moment but Ventura uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Ventura is working away.
Richards is thwarting Ventura's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards looks to land a strike but Ventura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ventura has Richards pulled in close to control his posture.
Richards trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Ventura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ventura pulls Richards in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Ventura wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ventura throws a nice head kick!
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ventura throws a leg kick
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Ventura misses.
Richards has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ventura.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Ventura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ventura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Ventura tries to land a front kick but Richards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ventura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richards takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Ventura moves away and avoids it.
Ventura tries to keep at a distance but Richards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Ventura avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ventura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ventura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ventura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyler Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richards swinging wildly here.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards.
Ventura throws a push kick but Richards slaps the foot to one side.
Ventura scores with a head kick.
Ventura lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards blocks a head kick by Ventura.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ventura.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ventura - that will leave a mark!
Richards lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range.
Ventura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
A clash of legs there as Richards blocks the low kick.
Ventura misses the shot to the body.
Ventura lands with an overhand left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ventura throws a push kick but Richards slaps the foot to one side.
Richards shoots in but Ventura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ventura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ventura.
Richards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyler Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Ventura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura wants to control but Richards postures up.
Richards lands some shots froms side control.
Ventura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ventura is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Richards asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Richards.
Richards scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ventura to see if he's OK.
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!
Richards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ventura is rocked!
Richards lands a strong strike to the head of Ventura. That's dazed him! Richards looking to finish here. Ventura is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Richards lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Richards!
Tyler Richards is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Tyler Richards made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wauler comes to the cage accompanied by Good 'ol Boy. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Wauler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Erkki Vieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieri thows a body shot but no joy.
Wauler misses with a looping left.
Wauler throws a right and a left that Vieri avoids nicely.
Wauler misses with a hook.
Vieri jabs at Wauler's body.
Wauler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieri.
Wauler takes one on the button.
Vieri slips a jab from Wauler.
Wauler just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Vieri.
Nice body punch from Vieri.
Wauler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri scores with a jab to the body.
Vieri lands a jab to the head.
Wauler misses with a wild body shot.
Vieri looks for a takedown but Wauler sprawls well.
Vieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wauler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieri is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri lands with a shot to the body.
Wauler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieri is just out of range.
Wauler looks to throw the jab but Vieri is out of range.
Wauler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wauler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wauler.
Vieri throws a body punch but Wauler moves out of range.
Wauler misses with a right hand
and Vieri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vieri connects with a leg kick. Wauler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vieri lands a nice looking body shot.
Vieri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wauler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Wauler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wauler eats them both and turns towards Vieri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Glenn Wauler has been cut.
Glenn Wauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wauler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wauler wants it to stay on the feet.
Vieri scores with a hook.
Vieri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wauler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Glenn Wauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Vieri.
Wauler misses with a wild body shot.
Wauler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vieri lands with a straight right. Wauler didn't see that one coming.
Wauler catches Vieri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wauler. Vieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wauler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wauler scores with a shot to the body.
Wauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieri circles away.
Wauler thuds a left hand into Vieri's body.
A big right from Vieri misses.
Wauler throws a body punch but Vieri moves out of range.
Vieri jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wauler stuns Vieri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vieri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wauler's sensitive parts.
Wauler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Wauler.
Wauler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Wauler.
Wauler jabs Vieri right on the nose. Vieri blinks but takes it well.
Vieri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wauler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieri.
Vieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vieri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wauler throws a looping overhand right but Vieri ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Vieri.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vieri.
Vieri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Vieri misses.
Vieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vieri scores with a jab. Wauler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wauler lands a glancing blow to the side of Vieri's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wauler moves in looking to clinch but Vieri pushes him off.
Wauler throws a lazy right hand but Vieri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieri misses the target.
Vieri jabs at Wauler's body.
Vieri slips a straight right by Wauler.
Wauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieri moves away.
Vieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wauler dodges the punch combination from Vieri.
Vieri shoots in but no luck this time.
Vieri misses with a body shot.
Vieri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wauler throws out the jab.
Wauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wauler jabs at Vieri's body.
Wauler throws a right hand that misses
and Vieri counters with a low kick, right behind Wauler 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Vieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Wauler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wauler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wauler tries to clinch up
and Vieri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vieri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wauler throws a shot from downtown. Vieri moves away and avoids it.
Vieri misses with a body shot.
Wauler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieri moves away.
Vieri looks for a takedown but Wauler sprawls well.
Vieri wants to land a leg kick but Wauler is out of range.
Vieri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wauler's waist but Wauler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieri off to one side.
Wauler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vieris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wauler loads up on a big right hand but Vieri slips the punch.
Vieri throws a lazy right hand but Wauler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Wauler.
Vieri thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Wauler finds it's target.
Wauler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wauler throws a hook but Vieri avoids it easily.
A big left from Vieri misses.
Vieri scores with a jab to the body.
Wauler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieri is just out of range.
Vieri swings for the body but Wauler moves out of range.
Wauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wauler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Wauler.
Nice defenses there by Vieri.
Vieri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wauler ducks under a wild hook from Vieri.
Wauler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erkki Vieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wauler lands a jab to the head.
Vieri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wauler's waist but Wauler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieri off to one side.
Glenn Wauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Vieri.
Vieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wauler was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieri.
Vieri slips a straight right by Wauler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wauler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vieri.
Vieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wauler thuds a left hand into Vieri's body.
Wauler rushes Vieri and presses him up against the cage.
Vieri stalling against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wauler is pushing Vieri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Vieri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieri.
Wauler can't break the clinch.
Wauler throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wauler prevents a body shot from Vieri.
Vieri throws a head punch that misses.
Wauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wauler lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Vieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wauler doesn't seem phased though.
Vieri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wauler at a distance.
Vieri loads up on a big right hand but Wauler slips the punch.
Vieri scores with a jab to the head.
Wauler lands a jab to Vieri's midsection.
Vieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wauler.
Vieri throws a low kick but Wauler moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Vieri finds it's target.
Wauler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieri.
Wauler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieri slips a straight right by Wauler.
Vieri looks to throw the jab but Wauler is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri cracks a nice hook into Wauler's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieri avoids the body shot from Wauler.
Vieri feints and then cracks Wauler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wauler down.
Nice uppercut lands for Wauler. That snapped Vieri's head back.
Vieri throws out a loose jab but Wauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wauler. Vieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wauler moves in looking to clinch but Vieri pushes him off.
Wauler throws a hook but Vieri avoids it easily.
Vieri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wauler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieri circles away.
Vieri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wauler's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erkki Vieri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Glenn Wauler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wauler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieri lands with a shot to the body.
Wauler throws a hook but Vieri avoids it easily.
Wauler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vieri slips a jab from Wauler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieri. Wauler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieri throws a solid leg kick but Wauler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vieri.
Vieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wauler throws out a loose jab but Vieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wauler lands with a right hand.
Vieri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wauler pinned against the cage. Wauler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Vieri does no damage.
Vieri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wauler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wauler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vieri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler with a nice cross.
Vieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wauler moves into range and clinches up with Vieri.
Wauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wauler pushes Vieri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vieri wants a takedown.
Wauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Wauler.
Wauler wants to stall.
Vieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieri.
Wauler blocks an uppercut.
Wauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieri backwards.
Vieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Wauler.
Vieri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wauler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Glenn Wauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Vieri.
Wauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieri backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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!
Wauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wauler misses with a straight left.
Vieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wauler.
Nice defenses there by Wauler.
Wauler cracks Vieri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wauler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wauler was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieri.
Wauler misses with a looping right.
Wauler connects with a body shot.
Wauler stuffs the takedown.
Vieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vieri throws a chopping leg kick but Wauler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wauler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wauler scores with a decent looking hook.
Wauler is looking to clinch but Vieri is avoiding it.
Vieri circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler misses with a right hand
so Vieri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wauler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vieri!
Wauler prevents Vieri from getting the reversal.
Wauler tries to control but Vieri wriggling away.
Vieri is looking to improve his position but Wauler isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieri regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieri is staying active underneath Wauler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Glenn Wauler just wasn't active enough.
Wauler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wauler is looking to clinch but Vieri is avoiding it.
Wauler misses with a wild body shot.
Wauler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wauler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wauler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vieri.
A swing and a miss from Wauler.
Vieri misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wauler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wauler ducks under a wild hook from Vieri.
Wauler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wauler just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Glenn Wauler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Glenn Wauler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vieri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wauler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieri doesn't seem bothered though.
Vieri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wauler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieri is just out of range.
Nice cross by Wauler.
Wauler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vieri. Vieri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wauler scores with a hook.
Wauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Vieri lands but Wauler takes it in his stride.
Wauler connects with a nice looking jab.
Vieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wauler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Nice defenses there by Wauler.
Wauler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wauler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler throws a right hand that misses
and Vieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Wauler misses.
Good exchange - Vieri coming out on top.
Vieri throws a good cross that connects.
Vieri lands a really nice looking cross but Wauler seems unphased.
Wauler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieri is just out of range.
Vieri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vieri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieri.
Wauler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wauler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieri.
A left lands for Wauler.
Wauler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wauler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vieri throws a body punch but Wauler moves out of range.
Wauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wauler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler loads up on a big right hand but Vieri slips the punch.
Vieri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wauler counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieri throws a shot from downtown. Wauler moves away and avoids it.
Wauler misses with a hook. Vieri ducked under it nicely.
Vieri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wauler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wauler throws the left hand but Vieri avoids the punch easily.
Vieri jabs Wauler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieri. Wauler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Wauler.
Vieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wauler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vieri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wauler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieri somewhat.
Wauler just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieri needs to keep his hands up - Wauler had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri misses with a looping left.
Wauler misses with an uppercut. Vieri saw that one coming.
Jab from Wauler.
Vieri shoots and misses
and Wauler counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wauler connects with a body shot that sends Vieri's belly button to the back.
Wauler thows a body shot but no joy.
Wauler scores with a jab.
Vieri ducks under a wild hook from Wauler.
Wauler throws a looping overhand right but Vieri ducks down to avoid it.
Vieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Wauler moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Vieri there.
Vieri throws out a powerful jab.
Wauler throws an overhand right that lands on Vieri's shoulder, as Vieri tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieri circles away.
Wauler lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri misses with a hook. Wauler ducked under it nicely.
Wauler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vieri keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Vieri. Those never looked like landing.
Wauler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wauler throws the left hand but Vieri avoids the punch easily.
Vieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieri scores with a leg kick.
Wauler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wauler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wauler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vieri.
Glenn Wauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Vieri.
Vieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieri thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Glenn Wauler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glenn Wauler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wauler lands with a hook. Vieri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wauler throws a jab when Vieri was well out of range.
Vieri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wauler.
Vieri gets a double leg takedown into Wauler's guard.
Vieri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vieri being controlled here momentarily.
Wauler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vieri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wauler has his feet on Vieri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wauler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieri manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vieri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wauler misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Wauler as Vieri shoots in.
Vieri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vieri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wauler thuds a left hand into Vieri's body.
Vieri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wauler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vieri. Vieri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vieri thows a leg kick but Wauler checks it
and Vieri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieri takes one to the chin there.
Vieri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vieri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wauler's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wauler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vieri thinking.
Glenn Wauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Vieri.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieri misses the target.
Vieri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vieri works the jab nicely.
Wauler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieri manages to avoid it.
Wauler throws a hook to the side of Vieri's head but Vieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieri misses with a looping left.
Wauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieri.
Vieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Wauler instigates a clinch.
Wauler trying to control the position but instead, Vieri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wauler into the cage.
Vieri prevents Wauler from breaking the clinch.
Wauler looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri blocks an uppercut.
Vieri has a couple of punches blocked by Wauler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieri.
Vieri blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Vieri.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wauler takes a shot to the head.
Vieri stalls.
Wauler tries to stall but Vieri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wauler stalling the fight.
Vieri presses Wauler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vieri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wauler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wauler breaks from the clinch.
Vieri takes a swing at Wauler's ribcage but misses.
Wauler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wauler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieri.
Wauler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vieri shoots in for a double leg but Wauler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wauler loads up on a big right hand but Vieri slips the punch.
Vieri throws a lazy right hand but Wauler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieri is looking to score with low kicks.
Wauler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vieri.
Vieri fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wauler slips a jab from Vieri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wauler. Vieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erkki Vieri.
Well Vieri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Vieri!
Erkki Vieri is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Erkki Vieri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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