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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gab Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Silva!
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, Marcus Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Griffin both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
It looks like Marcus Griffin has been cut.
Silva slips under a jab from Griffin.
Silva lands a left and a right that send Griffin crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Griffin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Griffin walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Griffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... Griffin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Griffin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Griffin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gab Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Bentley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat Ewing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrell Bentley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentley shoots in looking for a takedown but Ewing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bentley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ewing looks to land a combination but Bentley avoids it well.
Bentley shoots in looking for a takedown. Ewing tries to sprawl out of it but Bentley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ewing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bentley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bentley is defended easily by Ewing.
Pat Ewing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Bentley.
Ewing missing with a left hand there. Bentley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bentley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ewing finds it's way round the side to connect with Bentley's head.
We've been told by Ewing's head coaches at ELITE GYM 47 CAP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ewing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bentley.
Ewing tries a head kick but it misses.
Bentley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ewing connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Bentley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Ewing as Bentley shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bentley.
Bentley works Ewing's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ewing as he jumps to the side.
Ewing throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ewing is defended easily by Bentley.
Ewing tests Bentley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bentley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ewing as he jumps to the side.
Bentley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Ewing misses its intended target.
Ewing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bentley.
Ewing connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bentley momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ewing as he jumps to the side.
Ewing leaves Bentley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bentley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ewing is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bentley off and has taken his back!
Bentley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bentley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ewing gets his way!
Ewing keeps control of the position as Bentley tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ewing lands strikes to the head.
Ewing is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bentley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ewing working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ewing working for a choke but Bentley is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ewing is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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!
Bentley fending off the submission attempt from Ewing.
Bentley just trying to survive but Ewing is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Ewing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bentley tries to clinch up but Ewing circles away and keeps his distance.
Bentley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ewing throws out the jab.
Bentley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ewing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ewing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ewing wants it to stay on the feet.
Bentley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ewing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bentley counters by clinching up.
Bentley has Ewing pressed against the cage, preventing Ewing from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bentley blocks an uppercut.
Ewing pushes off an throws an elbow but Bentley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bentley breaks the clinch.
Bentley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bentley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ewing defends well and Bentley ends up having to push Ewing into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ewing stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bentley blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ewing wants to break free but Bentley has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing lands a hook that snaps the head of Bentley backwards.
Ewing misses with a knee strike.
Ewing blocks a body shot from Bentley.
Ewing struggles to land a body shot inside as Bentley controls his hands.
Ewing lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ewing wants to take the fight to the mat but Bentley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ewing swings wildly with an uppercut but Bentley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ewing breaks the clinch.
Ewing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ewing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ewing keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pat Ewing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Bentley.
Good standup being displayed there by Ewing as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentley shoots in looking for a takedown. Ewing tries to sprawl out of it but Bentley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ewing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pat Ewing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ewing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ewing swings widly with a right hand
and Ewing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pat Ewing is winning the standup battle so far.
Bentley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ewing.
Bentley closes the distance and clinches up with Ewing, looking for a takedown. Bentley pushes Ewing against the cage but Ewing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ewing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bentley.
Bentley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ewing is fending him off so far but Bentley persists. Nope, Ewing circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Ewing as Bentley shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ewing thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Ewing.
Bentley is breathing heavily.
Bentley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ewing smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ewing. That snapped Bentley's head back.
Ewing gets caught flat footed, as Bentley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bentley content to stall in guard here.
Ewing has Bentley pulled in close to control his posture.
Bentley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ewing is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ewing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ewing wants to control from the top but Bentley keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewing stands and throws Bentley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ewing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ewing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ewing goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bentley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ewing but great work by Bentley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bentley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bentley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Ewing dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bentley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ewing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Bentley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bentley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ewing tries to bench press Bentley off him but Bentley keeps the position.
Bentley cracks Ewing with a big right hand but Ewing just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ewing tries to improve position but can't.
Bentley taking a breather here.
A control attempt from Ewing but he's now mounted!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing is trying desperately to improve position.
Bentley tries to control but Ewing wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bentley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ewing is looking to improve his position but Bentley isn't that keen on the idea.
Bentley content just to control the position here.
Ewing is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bentley with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ewing tries to hold on but Bentley postures up.
Ewing tries to reverse the position but Bentley maintains control.
Pat Ewing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ewing is working hard here to advance position.
Bentley controlling his opponent.
Ewing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentley controlling the pace for now.
Bentley unloading with bombs!
Bentley controlling the position easily from mount.
Ewing slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ewing trying to hold on to Bentley's head to control him but Bentley postures up.
Ewing is in trouble now - Bentley has advanced to mount!
Bentley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bentley looking to control but Ewing is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Terrell Bentley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewing tries to hold on but Bentley pushes him away.
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!
Bentley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ewing is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pat Ewing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ewing slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bentley is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bentley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewing defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell Bentley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ewing 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Ewing!
After winning the bout, Pat Ewing thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaliy Yakimenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitaliy Yakimenko struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Vitaliy Yakimenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitaliy Yakimenko!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd closes the distance and clinches.
Todd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Todd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yakimenko's efforts to push away.
Todd is looking for a takedown.
Todd has Yakimenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yakimenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Todd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yakimenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakimenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Yakimenko lands but Todd takes it in his stride.
Yakimenko throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Todd shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Todd.
Todd misses with a few strikes there.
Yakimenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yakimenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Todd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yakimenko avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Yakimenko.
Yakimenko scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakimenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Todd will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimenko throws a nice head kick!
Yakimenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yakimenko swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by Yakimenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that misses.
Todd avoids the head kick by Yakimenko.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Todd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yakimenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yakimenko stuffs the takedown.
Todd shoots in for a double leg but Yakimenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Yakimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Todd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakimenko sprawls well. Yakimenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Todd gets slowly back to his feet.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakimenko defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yakimenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Todd.
Yakimenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Todd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yakimenko. That's going to slow Todd down.
Todd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yakimenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Todd is breathing heavily.
Yakimenko is looking to stand up but Todd isn't so interested in that idea.
Todd drops back looking for a leg! Yakimenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yakimenko manages to kick Todd off! Todd jumps back into Yakimenko's guard.
Todd drops back looking for a leg! Yakimenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yakimenko manages to kick Todd off! Todd jumps back into Yakimenko's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimenko wants to stand but Todd is controlling the position.
Yakimenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Todd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yakimenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Todd is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimenko has his feet on Todd's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Todd shoots in looking for a takedown but Yakimenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Todd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Todd is defended easily by Yakimenko.
Yakimenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yakimenko scores with a push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yakimenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakimenko defends it nicely.
Todd misses with a takedown attempt - Yakimenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yakimenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Yakimenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yakimenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Todd will feel that in the morning.
Yakimenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakimenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Yakimenko thuds his shin into the meat of Todd's side.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Yakimenko.
Todd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yakimenko circles away.
Todd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Todd dives in and grabs Yakimenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yakimenko pushes down on Todd's head and hops out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yakimenko.
Yakimenko pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Todd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakimenko sprawls well. Yakimenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Todd gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yakimenko is fending him off so far but Todd persists. Nope, Yakimenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Yakimenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Todd. Todd gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yakimenko. Yakimenko obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakimenko scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimenko throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Yakimenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch combination from Yakimenko misses.
Todd avoids the head kick by Yakimenko.
Vitaliy Yakimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimenko throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Todd with that takedown attempt.
Todd closes the distance and clinches up with Yakimenko, looking for a takedown. Todd pushes Yakimenko against the cage but Yakimenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yakimenko misses with a straight right.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yakimenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Todd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Todd looks for a takedown but Yakimenko sprawls well.
Yakimenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yakimenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Yakimenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd shoots in for a takedown but Yakimenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Yakimenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yakimenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vitaliy Yakimenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd blocks a head kick by Yakimenko.
Todd takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakimenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yakimenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd goes for a double leg but Yakimenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yakimenko continues to drive forward.
Yakimenko breaks from the clinch.
Todd misses with a takedown attempt - Yakimenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todd has a takedown stuffed.
Yakimenko connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters circling a little - Yakimenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yakimenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yakimenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimenko misses the shot to the body.
Todd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dylan Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yakimenko.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yakimenko throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd tries to clinch there but Yakimenko circles away.
Todd dives in for a single leg takedown but Yakimenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yakimenko breaks from the clinch.
Yakimenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakimenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Todd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yakimenko but Yakimenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Todd will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yakimenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yakimenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yakimenko throws a nice head kick!
Yakimenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Todd goes for a double leg but Yakimenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yakimenko continues to drive forward.
Yakimenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakimenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yakimenko. Yakimenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yakimenko throws a nice head kick!
Yakimenko lands a head kick!
Todd shoots in but no luck this time.
Todd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Todd.
Yakimenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown by Todd or perhaps it was just good defense by Yakimenko which made him look bad.
Yakimenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yakimenko leaves Todd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Todd has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Yakimenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yakimenko. Yakimenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todd shoots in for a takedown but Yakimenko shows good takedown defense.
Todd shoots in for a takedown but Yakimenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Todd shoots in for a double leg but Yakimenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Yakimenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Todd.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yakimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Todd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yakimenko. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yakimenko throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Yakimenko throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Yakimenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd blocks a head kick by Yakimenko.
Todd avoids the head kick by Yakimenko.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Todd.
Yakimenko throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Yakimenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakimenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vitaliy Yakimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakimenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Todd blocks a head kick by Yakimenko.
Todd takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yakimenko!
Yakimenko lands a head kick!
Yakimenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd shoots in but Yakimenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yakimenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Yakimenko.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd shoots in but no luck this time.
Yakimenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yakimenko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Yakimenko lands a head kick. Todd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Todd looks to land a combination but Yakimenko avoids it well.
Yakimenko misses with a kick to the body.
Todd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Todd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Todd shoots in and drives through. Yakimenko sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yakimenko. That one must have hurt.
Yakimenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yakimenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Yakimenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd misses with a takedown attempt - Yakimenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yakimenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd fails with the takedown.
Yakimenko pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Yakimenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yakimenko.
Yakimenko scores with a head kick. Todd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yakimenko thows a body kick. Todd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Todd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yakimenko swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakimenko.
Yakimenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yakimenko scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakimenko throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Vitaliy Yakimenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yakimenko!
Yakimenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yakimenko throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
Yakimenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yakimenko scores with a head kick.
Yakimenko misses with a hook.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd is looking to clinch.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Todd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yakimenko defends well and Todd ends up having to push Yakimenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yakimenko breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Yakimenko.
Dylan Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakimenko lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Yakimenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yakimenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Yakimenko!
In defeat, Dylan Todd stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tried my hardest. I apologize to all these great fans.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Trap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Trap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milton Blahyi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blahyi throws a head kick that half lands.
Trap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blahyi is fending him off so far but Trap persists. Nope, Blahyi circles away and we're back to standing.
Trap with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Trap gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trap is countered with a crisp right hand from Blahyi that sends him to the canvas! Blahyi follows him to the mat into side control.
Trap is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Trap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trap is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blahyi lands a strong strike to the head of Trap. That's dazed him! Blahyi looking to finish here. Trap is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Blahyi lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milton Blahyi!
In defeat, Jon Trap stepped up to the mic, saying 'its not my fault!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ashnault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ashnault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn fails with the takedown.
Glenn shoots in for a double leg but Ashnault sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glenn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashnault looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glenn throws a solid leg kick but Ashnault takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glenn.
A swing and a miss from Ashnault.
Glenn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glenn closes the distance and clinches.
Ashnault lands a right hand.
Glenn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ashnault uses from the top position.
Ashnault won't allow Glenn to sweep him here.
Ashnault working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ashnault throws a big right hand that misses.
Glenn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashnault sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn keeping moving, preventing Ashnault from controlling successfully.
Glenn wants to stand up but Ashnault is controlling him.
Ashnault in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ashnault trying to control the position from guard on top but Glenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glenn wants to stand but Ashnault is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ashnault throws a shot from downtown. Glenn moves away and avoids it.
Glenn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Glenn moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault has clasped his hands together around Glenn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ashnault has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Glenn holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Glenn tries to escape but Ashnault is in control.
Check out the look on Ashnault's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ashnault working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glenn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ashnault asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ashnault wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glenn keeps working.
Ashnault misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glenn regains half guard, as Ashnault was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ashnault is pressing down on Glenn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glenn is holding on for now.
Ashnault sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glenn defending well though.
Glenn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ashnault.
Ashnault throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ashnault stalling.
Glenn has his hands clasped together around Ashnault's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Glenn wants to control but Ashnault is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ashnault wants to control but Glenn is keeping him busy.
Glenn trying to control from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keith Glenn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Glenn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashnault pinned against the cage. Ashnault gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anthony Ashnault has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Glenn.
Glenn moves in looking to clinch but Ashnault pushes him off.
Glenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashnault circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ashnault counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glenn is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ashnault dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Glenn ducks under a wild hook from Ashnault.
Glenn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashnault looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ashnault takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glenn with a poor takedown
and Ashnault counters with a takedown into side control.
Glenn regains half guard, as Ashnault was trying to land strikes.
Glenn is not content to let Ashnault control the position.
Ashnault is really struggling to control Glenn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Ashnault wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Glenn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glenn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Glenn stopping the sweep attempt from Ashnault.
Glenn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Glenn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ashnault's guard.
Ashnault is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Glenn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Glenn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashnault keeps working.
Ashnault is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashnault trying to control from the bottom.
Glenn working over Ashnault with some ground and pound. Ashnault looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Glenn is keen to just control but Ashnault is a slippery customer.
Ashnault trying to control from the bottom.
Glenn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ashnault on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ashnault tries to get out of the position.
Glenn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ashnault keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Glenn tries for a takedown but Ashnault circles away easily
and Ashnault counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashnault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn shoots in but Ashnault avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony Ashnault has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Glenn.
Ashnault drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Glenn pulls Ashnault in close to prevent any damage.
Glenn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glenn keeping moving, preventing Ashnault from controlling successfully.
Ashnault throws a strike but Glenn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Glenn throws a strike but Ashnault rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Glenn wants to stand up but Ashnault is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
Ashnault scoring with some ground and pound.
Ashnault stops Glenn from standing up.
Ashnault wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glenn looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashnault stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glenn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Ashnault will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Glenn clinches.
Glenn tightens his grip and picks Ashnault up, before dumping him to the ground. Ashnault manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glenn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glenn preventing the sweep.
Glenn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glenn throws a big elbow that misses.
Glenn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ashnault's head.
Ashnault is trying to control the position but Glenn postures up.
Glenn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glenn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glenn postures up in Ashnault's guard and throws a big left but Ashnault blocks it.
Glenn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glenn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Glenn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashnault avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glenn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Glenn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashnault works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glenn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glenn trying to control but Ashnault is working from the bottom.
Glenn wanted to stand there but Ashnault had control of the position.
Glenn is in close to Ashnault's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Glenn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Glenn cracks Ashnault with a solid left hand.
Ashnault bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glenn's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault won't allow Glenn to get back to his feet.
Ashnault controls from within his opponent's guard.
Glenn keeping moving, preventing Ashnault from controlling successfully.
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!
Ashnault throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ashnault looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Ashnault wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A jab from Ashnault misses.
Glenn moves in looking to clinch but Ashnault pushes him off.
Glenn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ashnault.
Glenn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ashnault stalks Glenn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Glenn's face. Glenn staggers backwards, shaken.
Glenn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ashnault wants to take the fight to the mat but Glenn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Glenn tries to work over Ashnault's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glenn managing to block the knees to the body from Ashnault.
Glenn breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault keeps the fight on the outside.
Glenn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glenn misses the body punch
and Ashnault counters with a shoot takedown. Glenn fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glenn keeping full guard, as Ashnault tries to pass.
Ashnault postures up.
Ashnault has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ashnault stopping the sweep attempt from Glenn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ashnault trying to control but Glenn is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Glenn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ashnault 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Ashnault!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerrone comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboy. The key to victory for Donald Cerrone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
187 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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23
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Juan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cerrone.
Cerrone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juan.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cerrone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juan. Juan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cerrone throws a shot to the body.
Cerrone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cerrone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donald Cerrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juan throws a jab when Cerrone was well out of range.
Cerrone connects with a leg kick. Juan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cerrone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrone connects with the punch.
Cerrone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cerrone lands a nice shot that snaps Juan's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Juan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cerrone - the referee stops the clock and Juan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cerrone. Juan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cerrone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan fails to land the takedown.
Juan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cerrone tries a head kick but it misses.
Cerrone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Juan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cerrone did well to prevent Juan getting side control.
Cerrone is defending against the submission attempts here by Juan.
Juan is trying to work for a kimura but Cerrone is defending well.
Juan seems to be working for a kimura but Cerrone defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerrone can't do much from the bottom here.
Juan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cerrone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Juan's guard! Nice work there by Cerrone!
Juan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cerrone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cerrone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cerrone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juan on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is posturing up here but Juan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cerrone tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cerrone has to tap! Slick submission there by Juan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Juan!
Sean Juan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KO Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Les Ismore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Les Ismore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Lord!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ismore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lord trying to control the action but Ismore is working from the bottom.
Lord working the ground and pound but Ismore is defending the strikes.
Lord misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lord is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ismore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lord working the head and body with strikes.
Lord throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ismore regains half guard, as Lord was trying to land strikes.
Ismore is looking to improve his position.
Lord not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ismore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord is pressing down on Ismore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ismore is holding on for now.
Lord is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lord is looking to take a break and control but Ismore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lord performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ismore is looking for a sweep. Lord is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lord is trying to control the action in half guard but Ismore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ismore wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Lord.
Lord misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Ismore's head coaches at ELITE GYM 47 CAP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lord clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ismore is trying to force a seperation but Lord has the dominant position.
Lord lands a body shot.
Lord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ismore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Ismore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ismore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ismore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ismore misses with an uppercut.
Lord slips a jab and a cross from Ismore.
Ismore has managed to clinch.
Lord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lord content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ismore tries to circle away but Lord has him pinned against the cage.
Ismore is trying to break the clinch but Lord is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord avoiding damage as Ismore throws knees to the body.
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ismore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lord. That's going to slow Ismore down.
Lord throws a leg kick but Ismore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lord gets the takedown into side control.
Lord trying to control the action but Ismore is working from the bottom.
Lord working away.
Lord landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Lord are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lord wants to control but Ismore is keeping him busy.
Lord is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ismore's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Lord are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lord tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lord lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lord looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ismore looking for a sweep but Lord has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ismore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lord sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ismore defending well though.
Lord controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Lord dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lord darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ismore is staying active underneath Lord, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ismore is trying to stand.
Lord throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ismore tries to kick Lord off but Lord keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lord works his way into side control.
Lord trying to control the action but Ismore is working from the bottom.
Lord advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismore is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ismore is desperately trying to improve his position but Lord has a good base and remains in mount.
Lord putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ismore is desperately trying to improve his position but Lord has a good base and remains in mount.
Lord has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lord working the ground and pound effectively.
Ismore tries to hold on but Lord postures up.
Ismore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ismore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ismore is bucking up trying to escape but Lord cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lord wants to control the pace but Ismore is squirming around nicely.
Ismore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ismore is looking for a sweep. Lord is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
William Lord has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lord is trying to control. Ismore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lord tries to pass to full mount but Ismore defends it.
Lord is trying to control. Ismore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lord throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lord controlling the action here.
Lord thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ismore's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lord wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ismore keeps working.
Lord wants to pass the guard but Ismore is defending well.
Lord perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William Lord was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lord slips a jab and a cross from Ismore.
Ismore stuffs the takedown.
Lord shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ismore sprawls well. Ismore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lord gets slowly back to his feet.
Ismore throws a sloppy head kick and Lord moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Lord misses.
Lord wants to slow Ismore down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Ismore does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord lands a nice looking body shot.
Ismore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lord shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lord showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord is looking to advance position but Ismore won't allow it.
Ismore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ismore won't allow Lord to pass to mount.
Lord stops Ismore from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lord in particular looking to stall.
Lord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lord seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ismore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lord shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ismore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ismore looks to land a right hand but Lord moved out of range.
Lord fails with a takedown attempt.
Les Ismore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lord stuns Ismore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ismore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Ismore misses.
Lord shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ismore manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ismore wants to stand but Lord is controlling the position.
Lord loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lord trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lord landing some decent shots from guard.
Ismore keeping full guard, as Lord tries to pass.
Lord forces his way into half guard.
Lord wants to take a breather but Ismore is having none of it.
Lord is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lord is just content to waste time from the top position. Ismore takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lord tries to free his leg and advance position but Ismore is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lord is controlling him.
Lord content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lord trying to control but Ismore is working from the bottom.
Lord throws an elbow that misses. Ismore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lord's guard. Nice move by Ismore!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ismore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lord manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lord raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismore taking shots to the head.
Lord content just to control the position here.
Lord cracks Ismore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ismore tries to lock up and control but Lord gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ismore can't escape the position.
Lord wants to control the pace but Ismore is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismore is desperately trying to improve his position but Lord has a good base and remains in mount.
A big strike lands for Lord! That's really hurt Ismore and he's turned his back - Lord keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lord jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Lord!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boreling comes to the cage accompanied by More than meets the eye. Karl Boreling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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20
211 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Boreling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatzikomninos scores with a jab.
Boreling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chatzikomninos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boreling working the ground and pound but Chatzikomninos is defending the strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Boreling's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Boreling postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chatzikomninos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boreling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chatzikomninos defending well though.
Chatzikomninos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boreling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boreling prevents Chatzikomninos from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boreling trying to control the action but Chatzikomninos is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos tries to kick Boreling off but Boreling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boreling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chatzikomninos pushes Boreling off looking to stand but Boreling dives back in and keeps control.
Boreling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boreling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chatzikomninos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boreling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boreling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chatzikomninos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boreling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chatzikomninos with good strikes from the mount here!
Boreling can't escape the position.
Chatzikomninos lands a couple of good shots and Boreling has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boreling tries to roll but Chatzikomninos sticks to his back.
Boreling trying to control but not successfully.
Boreling is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boreling trying to control the hands but Chatzikomninos breaks the grip.
The referee is taking a good look at Boreling as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Chatzikomninos!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chatzikomninos misses with punches from the back.
Boreling 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.
Boreling is trying to remain composed but Chatzikomninos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling is taking damage to the body and head.
Boreling is in bad spot here.
Boreling covers up after that shot from Chatzikomninos.
Boreling covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Boreling breaks Chatzikomninos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chatzikomninos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boreling is one step ahead there.
Boreling chips away with some ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos pulls Boreling in close to prevent any damage.
Chatzikomninos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boreling has passed into side control.
Boreling is chipping away with strikes.
Chatzikomninos sneaks back into half guard.
Boreling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boreling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boreling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chatzikomninos defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chatzikomninos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chatzikomninos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chatzikomninos pulls Boreling in close to prevent any damage.
Boreling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boreling is looking to work some ground and pound but Chatzikomninos has wrist control.
Chatzikomninos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boreling's guard.
Chatzikomninos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boreling wants to stand up but Chatzikomninos is controlling him.
Boreling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chatzikomninos.
Boreling looking for a sweep. Not yet Boreling, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chatzikomninos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes from guard but Boreling blocks nicely.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Boreling keeps moving.
Boreling working for a triangle but Chatzikomninos defends it easily.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Boreling is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boreling controls Chatzikomninos momentarily but Chatzikomninos frees himself.
Chatzikomninos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chatzikomninos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boreling fails with a takedown attempt.
Karl Boreling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boreling fails with the takedown
and Chatzikomninos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes but missing.
Boreling is trying to control the position but Chatzikomninos postures up.
Boreling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boreling controls Chatzikomninos momentarily but Chatzikomninos frees himself.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes from guard but Boreling blocks nicely.
Chatzikomninos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boreling keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chatzikomninos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boreling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boreling seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Boreling keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karl Boreling wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chatzikomninos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boreling on his heels. He'll look to pass Boreling's guard now, I'm sure.
Boreling keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Boreling has his hands on Chatzikomninos's head, controlling the position.
Boreling is trying to keep Chatzikomninos in close.
Boreling is pulling down on Chatzikomninos's head to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Karl Boreling wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chatzikomninos works over Boreling's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatzikomninos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boreling's half guard.
Chatzikomninos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boreling moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chatzikomninos throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boreling working a defensive guard here.
Chatzikomninos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boreling's guard.
Chatzikomninos controlling the action here.
Chatzikomninos wants to take a breather but Boreling is having none of it.
Chatzikomninos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chatzikomninos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boreling moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boreling is looking to stand up but Chatzikomninos isn't so interested in that idea.
Boreling keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling looking to control.
Boreling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boreling looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Boreling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl Boreling.
Chatzikomninos cracks Boreling with an open hand slap.
Chatzikomninos scores with a jab. Boreling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chatzikomninos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boreling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chatzikomninos but Chatzikomninos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Boreling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boreling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chatzikomninos avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boreling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chatzikomninos thuds his right hand into Boreling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chatzikomninos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boreling was covering up waiting for the punch and Chatzikomninos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Boreling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Boreling keeps moving.
Boreling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Boreling's guard and throws a big left but Boreling blocks it.
Boreling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boreling gets the takedown into side control.
Chatzikomninos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chatzikomninos thows a huge punch but Boreling dodges it nicely.
Chatzikomninos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boreling knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chatzikomninos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chatzikomninos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet but Chatzikomninos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chatzikomninos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boreling's guard.
Boreling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chatzikomninos is keen to just control but Boreling is a slippery customer.
Chatzikomninos is thwarting Boreling's attempts to control the position.
Chatzikomninos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boreling gets full guard.
Boreling looking for a guillotine here but Chatzikomninos defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike but Boreling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos wants to stand and escape but Boreling is having none of it.
Boreling chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexei Chatzikomninos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boreling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boreling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to stand up but Boreling isn't so interested in that idea.
Chatzikomninos wants to sweep but no luck.
Boreling prevents Chatzikomninos from getting back to his feet.
Boreling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boreling postures up in Chatzikomninos's guard and throws a big left but Chatzikomninos blocks it.
Chatzikomninos is controlling Boreling's posture.
Boreling is looking to work some ground and pound but Chatzikomninos has wrist control.
Chatzikomninos wants to sweep here but Boreling controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boreling.
Chatzikomninos wants to stand up but Boreling is controlling him.
Boreling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chatzikomninos controls Boreling momentarily but Boreling frees himself.
Boreling is working Chatzikomninos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chatzikomninos pulls Boreling in close to prevent any damage.
Alexei Chatzikomninos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chatzikomninos just misses with a punch to the body.
Chatzikomninos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chatzikomninos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling tries to kick Chatzikomninos off but Chatzikomninos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boreling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chatzikomninos.
Boreling wants to control but Chatzikomninos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet.
Chatzikomninos passes to full mount!
Boreling tries to hold on but Chatzikomninos pushes him away.
Chatzikomninos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boreling is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chatzikomninos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chatzikomninos landing strikes from the mount and Boreling is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chatzikomninos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boreling is bucking up trying to escape but Chatzikomninos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boreling in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chatzikomninos controlling from mount.
Chatzikomninos drops a big elbow. That's hurt Boreling! More shots from Chatzikomninos and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chatzikomninos!
An out of breath Alexei Chatzikomninos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cannondale Trail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief has chosen Metallica - Some Kind Of Monster as his entrance music. Ivan Zangief will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cannondale Trail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trail misses with a low kick.
Zangief avoids the body shot from Trail.
Trail tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trail blocks a low kick nicely.
Trail is looking to chop away at Zangief's legs.
Zangief ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zangief's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trail under the eye.
Trail slips a jab from Zangief.
Zangief throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zangief checks a leg kick nicely.
Zangief throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trail avoids the body shot from Zangief.
Zangief throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zangief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zangief chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trail can pounce on him.
Zangief swats away the attempt to clinch by Trail.
Zangief steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Trail. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zangief walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trail.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief blocks a head kick by Trail.
Trail misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zangief misses with a low kick.
Zangief jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zangief cracks Trail with a good jab.
Trail misses with a leg kick.
Zangief dodges the punch combination from Trail.
Good standup being displayed there by Zangief as he connects with a hook.
Zangief bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trail's head.
That kick from Trail tenderised Zangief's leg. Zangief is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Trail misses
and Zangief counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zangief throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zangief throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trail thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trail wants to land a leg kick but Zangief is out of range.
Zangief scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trail doesn't seem bothered though.
Zangief throws a low kick but Trail avoids it.
Zangief keeps the fight on the outside.
Zangief works the jab nicely.
Zangief throws a series of punches but Trail moves out of range.
Zangief ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trail moves away.
Zangief on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Zangief throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zangief clobbers Trail with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trail tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zangief manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zangief feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trails jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zangief scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zangief checks a leg kick.
Zangief throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief lands a lovely overhand right.
Zangief lunges at Trail with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trail's hand.
It looks like Cannondale Trail has been cut.
Zangief with a nice cross.
Trail throws a lazy head kick
and Zangief counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zangief checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zangief.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trail looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zangief with a hook.
Trail tried to score with a low kick but Zangief checks it.
Trail moves out of range of the body kick.
Trail throws a solid leg kick but Zangief takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trail.
Trail misses with a head kick.
Zangief is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Trail misses with a hook. Zangief ducked under it nicely.
Trail misses with a low kick.
Trail throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zangief.
Zangief throws a solid leg kick but Trail takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zangief.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief throws the left hand but Trail avoids the punch easily.
Zangief misses the jab.
Trail finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zangief, as that shot connected.
Zangief throws a hook but Trail avoids it easily.
Zangief pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zangief throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trail on the side of the head.
Trail takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trail moves into range and clinches up with Zangief.
Trail throws a punch but it's blocked by Zangief.
Trail lands a right hand.
Trail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trail has a couple of punches blocked by Zangief.
Trail lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trail working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zangief tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zangief dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cannondale Trail's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zangief lands with an overhand left.
Zangief looks to throw the jab but Trail is out of range.
Trail looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trail slips a jab from Zangief.
Ivan Zangief seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zangief pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trail is out of range and Zangief settles back down.
Trail throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zangief checks a leg kick.
Trail staying out of range there.
Zangief connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trail catches Zangief with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zangief.
Zangief clobbers Trail with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zangief throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zangief lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Trail throws a leg kick which misses Zangief's front leg but catches the back leg as Zangief tries to avoid it.
Zangief misses with a low kick.
Trail motions for Zangief to come forward. Trail throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief throws a jab when Trail was well out of range.
Trail looks to throw the jab but Zangief is out of range.
Trail throws a leg kick that misses.
Trail misses with a low kick.
Trail tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zangief swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Trail misses
and Zangief counters with a nice body kick.
Trail tries to move into range but Zangief moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trail takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trail turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zangief has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zangief lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Zangief throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zangief connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zangief circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zangief looks to throw the jab but Trail is out of range.
Trail clinches up with Zangief and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zangief lands a nice uppercut.
Zangief blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zangief working aggressively here.
Zangief breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trail tries to land a front kick but Zangief steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trail with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trail is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trail loads up on a big right hand but Zangief slips the punch.
Zangief connects with a single shot there.
Zangief lands a slapping body shot.
Zangief is looking to slow Trail down with leg kicks.
A big left from Zangief misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trail.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trail motions for Zangief to come forward. Trail throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trail tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zangief counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Trail.
Trail with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zangief to score with a decent uppercut.
Trail shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trail throws a chopping leg kick but Zangief manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zangief throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zangief lands with an uppercut that bounces Trail off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zangief misses with a few strikes there.
Trail fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trail moves out of range of the leg kick from Zangief.
Zangief catches Trail with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail throws a leg kick but Zangief moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Zangief misses the target.
Zangief misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trail.
Zangief moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zangief throws the kick towards the body but Trail avoids it.
Zangief fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trail.
Trail throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trail just misses with a punch to the body.
Trail throws a leg kick that misses.
Trail tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zangief just misses with a punch to the body.
Zangief lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trail ducks under a wild hook from Zangief.
Trail closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zangief misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zangief showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cannondale Trail's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Zangief. Beautiful body shot.
Zangief misses with a low kick.
Zangief blocks a jab.
Trail blocks the body kick.
Zangief darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zangief stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trail throws a leg kick but Zangief moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trail.
Zangief keeps Trail at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zangief misses with a straight left.
Zangief pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Zangief does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Zangief. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zangief.
Zangief misses with an uppercut
and Trail counters with a low kick, right behind Zangief 's knee.
Trail tries to clinch but Zangief moves out of range.
Trail looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail throws a sloppy head kick and Zangief moves out of range easily.
Zangief throws a looping overhand right but Trail ducks down to avoid it.
Trail tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trail fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zangief checks it well.
Trail scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zangief checks a low kick from Trail.
Zangief has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zangief is looking to land body kicks.
Trail looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zangief. That's going to slow Trail down.
Trail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zangief.
Zangief scores with a punch to the head.
Trail is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trail checks a leg kick.
Trail takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trail tries to clinch but Zangief moves out of range.
Cannondale Trail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail slips a jab from Zangief.
Trail walks into a stiff left hand from Zangief.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zangief takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trail throws a solid leg kick but Zangief takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trail.
Trail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice straight punches there by Zangief. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zangief.
Zangief tries to score with a low kick but Trail moves his leg out of the way.
Zangief's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zangief works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zangief takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trail thows a body shot but no joy.
Zangief scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zangief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trail takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trail misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trail has time to react.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trail crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zangief - the referee stops the clock and Trail gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zangief. Trail manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Zangief does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Zangief. Beautiful body shot.
Trail tries to score with a low kick but Zangief moves his leg out of the way.
Zangief is looking to slow Trail down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Trail is predictable there
letting Zangief counter with a right hand.
Zangief lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zangief scores with a jab to the body.
Trail steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zangief. That one must have hurt.
Zangief keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zangief lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zangief.
Trail tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zangief changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zangief connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Trail is rocked!
Zangief connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Trail is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zangief cracks Trail with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zangief swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trail.
Zangief looks to land a right hand but Trail moved out of range.
Zangief throws a looping overhand right but Trail ducks down to avoid it.
Trail seems to have got his legs back now.
Trail takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trail misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zangief's corner calls for a 1-2. Zangief obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zangief scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trail will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zangief thows a body kick. Trail tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ivan Zangief is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zangief moves out of range of the leg kick from Trail.
Zangief throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Zangief comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zangief winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Zangief!
Ivan Zangief 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Invincible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Mr Invincible will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Invincible!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invincible catches Murray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Invincible moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Invincible.
Invincible lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Invincible.
Murray feints and then cracks Invincible's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Invincible down.
Invincible is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murray thuds his right hand into Invincible's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Mr Invincible has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Invincible on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray tries a low kick but Invincible avoids it.
Murray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Invincible.
Murray tries to clinch but Invincible is having none of it.
Good shot there by Invincible.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Invincible throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Invincible. That snapped Murray's head back.
Invincible throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Invincible throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Murray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Invincible.
Murray throws a front kick aimed at Invincible's knee but Invincible avoids it well.
A jab from Invincible finds it's way through Murray's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Invincible has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murray has closed the distance and engaged Invincible in a clinch.
Invincible blocks a body shot from Murray.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Invincible stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Invincible prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Invincible backwards.
Murray blocks a body shot from Invincible.
A head punch on the inside from Invincible fails to land.
Invincible trying to stall but Murray improves his position.
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Invincible slips under a jab from Murray.
Invincible lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murray blocks a leg kick.
Murray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Invincible. That did some damage!
Invincible is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murray takes one to the chin there.
Murray clinches up against the cage.
Invincible wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Murray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Invincible.
Murray breaks the clinch.
Murray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Invincible is defended easily by Murray.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Invincible moved out of range nicely.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Invincible lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray throws a leg kick
and Invincible counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Invincible.
Invincible is fighting to break Murray's control of his arms but Murray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murray is trying to keep Invincible in close.
Invincible is pushing down on Murray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murray is fighting to maintain full guard but Invincible has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is looking for a sweep. Invincible is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Invincible throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Invincible controlling the pace.
Invincible with the ground and pound but Murray uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Invincible throwing strikes but missing.
Invincible missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is controlling Invincible's posture.
Invincible is looking to work some ground and pound but Murray has wrist control.
Murray pulls Invincible in close to prevent any damage.
Invincible chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Invincible looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Invincible dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Invincible's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Invincible throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters by clinching up.
Murray tries a body shot but Invincible blocks it.
Invincible manages to pull guard.
Invincible wants to sweep here but Murray controlling him for the moment.
Invincible not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Invincible looking for a sweep. Not yet Invincible, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Invincible is looking to land body kicks.
Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Invincible is out of range.
Invincible wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Invincible misses with a body shot
and Murray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Murray tenderised Invincible's leg. Invincible is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Invincible, right into the meat.
Murray throws a chopping leg kick but Invincible manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Invincible takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mr Invincible seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Invincible.
Murray checks the leg kick.
Mr Invincible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Invincible checks the leg kick.
Murray 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.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Invincible.
Invincible shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Invincible pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Invincible at a distance.
Murray 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.
Invincible on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Invincible lands with a hook. Murray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Invincible fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Invincible connects with an inside leg kick.
Murray walks into a straight right hand from Invincible.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Invincible moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Invincible has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Invincible takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Invincible just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murray there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invincible feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murray's calf.
Murray thows a body kick. Invincible tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Invincible blocks a low kick nicely.
Murray throws a low kick, looking for Invincible's leg but Invincible calmly moves out of range.
Murray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Invincible looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Invincible.
Invincible misses with a wild body shot.
Murray throws a leg kick but Invincible sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Invincible misses.
Invincible slips under a jab.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Invincible.
Invincible misses with a wild body shot.
Invincible clobbers Murray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Invincible.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invincible lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Invincible misses with a low kick.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murray cracks Invincible with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Invincible blocks a leg kick.
Invincible blocks a low kick nicely.
Invincible looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Invincible dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Murray.
Invincible connects with a nice looking jab.
Invincible keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Invincible's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Invincible takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Invincible.
Murray misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Invincible blocks the low kick.
Invincible uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Murray misses with a body kick.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Murray misses with a leg kick.
Murray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Invincible.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Invincible is out of range.
Murray misses with a low kick as Invincible jumps back.
Invincible's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Invincible fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Invincible lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray doesn't manage to clinch there - Invincible circles away.
Murray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Invincible lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invincible tests Murray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murray clobbers Invincible with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Invincible fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murray.
Invincible tries a low kick but Murray avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Invincible.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray wants to land a leg kick but Invincible is out of range.
Invincible thuds a left hand into Murray's body.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Invincible moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Invincible.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Invincible checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands a leg kick that knocks Invincible off balance momentarily.
Invincible scores with a hook.
Invincible throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Invincible blocks a head kick by Murray.
Murray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Invincible manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Invincible with a nice cross.
Invincible jabs at Murray's body.
Murray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murray leaves Invincible with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Invincible checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Invincible checks a leg kick nicely.
Murray is looking to slow Invincible down with leg kicks.
Invincible lands with an uppercut that bounces Murray off the cage and back into range.
Murray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Invincible throws a half hearted mid kick.
Invincible throws out a powerful jab.
Invincible on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Invincible takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Invincible throws a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Invincible's corner calls for a 1-2. Invincible obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Invincible lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray wants to clinch.
Invincible checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invincible takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Invincible just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Invincible.
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!
Murray thows a leg kick but Invincible checks it
and Invincible counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murray!
Invincible misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Invincible seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Invincible controlling from side mount.
Invincible is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murray has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Invincible really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Invincible's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Invincible scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Invincible fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Invincible checks it well.
Murray motions for Invincible to come forward. Murray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Invincible.
Invincible tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Invincible ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Invincible misses with an uppercut.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Invincible.
Invincible shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murray pinned against the cage. Murray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murray goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invincible scores with a jab to the body.
Invincible moves out of range of the strikes.
Invincible with a jab.
Good work by Invincible as he checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Invincible.
Murray misses with a low kick as Invincible jumps back.
Invincible misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Invincible lands a head shot.
Murray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Invincible checks it well.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Invincible displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Invincible swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Invincible.
Murray blocks a leg kick.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Invincible.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Invincible lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murray doesn't seem phased though.
Invincible lands a right hook to the body.
Invincible lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Invincible digs a good hook to Murray's body.
Invincible misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Invincible is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Invincible shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murray throws a shot to the body.
Invincible defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Invincible blocks a leg kick.
Invincible slips a straight right by Murray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a leg kick but Invincible moved away.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Invincible takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Invincible. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray wants to land a leg kick but Invincible is out of range.
Invincible fails with the takedown.
Invincible scores with a shot to the body.
Invincible on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray tries to clinch up but Invincible circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Invincible.
A short left from Murray.
Invincible fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Invincible 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invincible throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray rushes Invincible and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Invincible fails to pull guard.
Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Invincible.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Invincible's head.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray stalling in the clinch.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Invincible misses with the head strike.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Invincible is rocked!
Murray is leaning against Invincible and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Invincible is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Invincible takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray works on Invincible's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray dips a shoulder and cracks Invincible with a mighty uppercut! Invincible falls back against the cage and Murray unloads with a barrage of strikes! Invincible is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murray screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Murray!
Lee Murray is the new light heavyweight champion!
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