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TTFC Wednesday Night Fights 40 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Boxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bishop Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mini Boxo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxo pushes Rome up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxo blocks a body shot from Rome.
Rome takes an elbow to the temple.
Rome manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boxo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rome tries to sprawl out of it but Boxo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rome takes a swing at Boxo's ribcage but misses.
Rome jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rome lands a body shot.
Rome tries to keep at a distance but Boxo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rome uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxo has Rome pulled in close to control his posture.
Rome has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boxo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxo seems keen to control Rome's posture.
Rome stopping the sweep attempt from Boxo.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rome swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxo.
Rome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rome.
Boxo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rome, pushing him back against the cage.
Boxo tries to land a knee to the head but Rome blocks with his arms.
Boxo jumps guard but Rome stands there with Boxo around his waist. Boxo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boxo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rome misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxo lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boxo.
Boxo jumps guard but Rome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bishop Rome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Boxo.
A short right from Rome on the inside.
Boxo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxo tries to land a knee to the head but Rome blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Rome stalling in the clinch but Boxo improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rome is trying to maintain a safe position but Boxo gets an underhook and turns Rome into the cage.
Boxo misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxo gets control of Rome's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boxo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rome won't allow Boxo to sweep him here.
Boxo controlling the position.
Boxo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rome has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boxo is proving hard to escape from.
Boxo controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rome's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rome duly obliges.
Boxo moves in looking to clinch but Rome pushes him off.
Boxo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rome.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rome jabs Boxo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boxo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rome.
Rome gets tackled into the cage by Boxo. Boxo maintains the clinch.
Boxo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boxo landing knees to the head.
It looks like Bishop Rome has been cut.
Boxo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boxo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxo manages to break the clinch.
Rome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rome wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boxo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rome circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Boxo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bishop Rome's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boxo tries to clinch but Rome moves out of range.
Boxo avoids the body shot from Rome.
Boxo throws a series of punches but Rome avoids them all with ease.
Boxo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boxo tries to clinch there but Rome circles away.
Rome fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boxo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boxo moves in looking to clinch but Rome pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rome. Boxo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boxo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rome's waist but Rome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxo off to one side.
Rome avoids the head kick by Boxo.
Boxo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxo wants to clinch.
Boxo drops his hands momentarily and Rome takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rome uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boxo avoids the body shot from Rome.
Rome takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boxo lands a high kick!
Boxo tries to clinch up.
Boxo misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Rome misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxo is just out of range.
Boxo has Rome up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxo breaks from the clinch.
Bishop Rome is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rome keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxo closes the distance and pushes Rome back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxo is trying to pull guard but Rome has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop Rome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Boxo.
Boxo tries to pull guard but Rome forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boxo lands a nice elbow.
Boxo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rome won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxo tries to land a knee to the head but Rome blocks with his arms.
Boxo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rome wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boxo jumps guard.
Rome wanted to stand there but Boxo had control of the position.
Boxo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rome!
Boxo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rome has left one of his arms exposed and Boxo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Rome screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mini Boxo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Captain Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Ames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid comes to the cage accompanied by lukenback texas. Ames has chosen Ludacris - Get Back as his entrance music. Nathan Ames has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
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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
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Ames!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ames fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ames checks a low kick from Kid.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kid - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kid.
Ames throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kid tries a low kick but Ames avoids it.
A cross from Ames lands.
Ames takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ames connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kid blocks a jab.
Ames will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kid lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid lands a big right hand that sends Ames crashing to the mat! Kid stays standing though and waves Ames back to his feet!
Ames is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ames is still on wobbly legs! Can Kid finish him?
Ames takes a swing at Kid's ribcage but misses.
Ames seems to have recovered his senses.
Kid circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ames to the canvas! Ames doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kid keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Kid!
Captain Kid bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring The Pain. Ryan Gracie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
26 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Xavier David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
David lands with an overhand left.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - David sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
David is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
David is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracie 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.
David parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable David to escape.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
David stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
David is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David is looking for a sweep.
David takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
David is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by David, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but David is defending well.
David is trying to buck Gracie off.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but David is avoiding damage well.
David is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
David is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie trying to control the action but David is working from the bottom.
David is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
What's David going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
David is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but David is defending well.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but David is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David is looking to reverse the position.
David is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. David controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
David is looking for a sweep.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gracie tries for a kimura but David is defending well.
Gracie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
David can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by David, who protects the arm well.
Gracie cracks David with a big right hand but David just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
David struggling a bit here.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
David gets back to half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on David's thigh, looking to free his foot. David is holding on for now.
David is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David is looking to improve his position.
Gracie winds up and cracks David with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
David is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
David is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
David slips under a jab from Gracie.
We've been told by David's head coaches at Philly Dawgz MMA - PIT Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps David's head back.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
David cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
David avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with David but David pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
David jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from David.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
David throws a nice outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Xavier David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
David jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xavier David is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and David counters with a thumping low kick.
David with a jab.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and David counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Ryan Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
David tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie tries to bench press David off him but David keeps the position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
David stands up.
Ryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
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!
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie slips a straight right by David.
Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
David feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck David on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier David dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
David is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie prevents David from standing back up.
David is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
David controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but David kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
David controls the position.
David keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
David is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie is trying to stand back up.
David is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
David trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Xavier David.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends David's belly button to the back.
A jab from David does it's job there.
David lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the body shot from David.
David moves away from the strike by Gracie.
David scores with a leg kick.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
David slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with David but David pushes him off and we're back to square one.
David paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
David shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
David stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and David wants it to stay on the feet.
Xavier David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
David throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from David, right into the meat.
David keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier David showed his dominance in that final round.
I think David 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier David!
Xavier David gave a mention to TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland has chosen Afternoon Delight as his entrance music. Raphael Nero could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brick Tamland's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Nero!
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, Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nero.
Nero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nero moves out of range as Tamland strikes.
Tamland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamland connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Nero finds it's target.
Tamland looks to land a body kick but Nero moved away.
Good work by Tamland as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland throws a hook but Nero blocks it.
Nero gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tamland counters with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Tamland.
Brick Tamland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamland throws a solid leg kick but Nero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tamland.
Tamland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nero.
Tamland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tamland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland digs a good body shot into Nero's ribs.
Nero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamland was well out of range. Poor timing from Nero.
A lazy left from Nero finds it's target.
Nero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamland.
Tamland misses the shot to the body.
Tamland throws a hook to the side of Nero's head but Nero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamland misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tamland.
Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tamland misses with a wild body shot.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nero throws the left hand but Tamland avoids the punch easily.
Tamland misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tamland to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Nero.
Nero scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nero.
Tamland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tamland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tamland throws a hook but Nero avoids it easily.
Nero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tamland wants to control but Nero postures up.
Tamland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nero is looking to take a break and control but Tamland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nero fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Nero crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tamland sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero landing strikes.
Tamland tries to buck Nero off but Nero is having none of it.
Nero working the ground and pound from side control.
Tamland wants to control but Nero postures up.
Nero working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nero working the ground and pound.
Tamland is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nero 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Nero are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nero in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tamland is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Nero!
A victorious Raphael Nero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Mehtmeht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mehtmeht might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to shakira - ojos asi. Cameron Clark is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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174 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jafar Mehtmeht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Clark!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mehtmeht.
Clark throws a shot to the body.
Mehtmeht throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar Mehtmeht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mehtmeht. Mehtmeht circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mehtmeht avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark throws a wild body kick that Mehtmeht sees coming a mile off.
Mehtmeht looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Clark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mehtmeht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Mehtmeht is just out of range.
Clark motions for Mehtmeht to come forward. Clark throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clark thows a leg kick but Mehtmeht checks it
and Mehtmeht counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht manages to break the clinch.
Mehtmeht on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clark. Clark obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Clark - just one landing.
Mehtmeht changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mehtmeht lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mehtmeht on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clark. Clark obviously looking to wear him down.
Mehtmeht looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mehtmeht is looking to wear down Clark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a right hand. Mehtmeht shakes it off.
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!
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht throws a wild body kick that Clark sees coming a mile off.
Mehtmeht thumps Clark with a low kick.
Clark avoids the body shot from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clark.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mehtmeht!
Mehtmeht looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
Mehtmeht takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mehtmeht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mehtmeht is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mehtmeht throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Mehtmeht wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
Mehtmeht scores with a kick to the body.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clark avoids the body shot from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mehtmeht misses with a shot to the body
and Clark moves into the clinch.
Mehtmeht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Mehtmeht has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Mehtmeht blocks it.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Mehtmeht misses with a punch to the body.
Mehtmeht landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mehtmeht digs a right hand underneath Clark's ribcage. Clark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mehtmeht.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mehtmeht lands a body shot.
Clark prevents a body shot from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht trying to land knees to the body.
Mehtmeht lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mehtmeht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Mehtmeht.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mehtmeht tries to circle away but Clark has him pinned against the cage.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Mehtmeht is blocking nicely.
Clark connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Mehtmeht dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mehtmeht throws a front kick that sends Clark stumbling back into the cage.
Mehtmeht takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Mehtmeht finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mehtmeht, right into the meat.
Mehtmeht will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mehtmeht connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Clark.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mehtmeht.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Mehtmeht throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mehtmeht throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mehtmeht walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a leg kick that knocks Mehtmeht off balance momentarily.
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clark counters by clinching up.
Clark lands a knee to the head.
Clark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht looking to slow down the pace here.
Mehtmeht is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clark lands a hook that snaps the head of Mehtmeht backwards.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehtmeht has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Mehtmeht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mehtmeht lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mehtmeht tries to circle away but Clark has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mehtmeht as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehtmeht blocks it with crossed arms.
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehtmeht's face.
Mehtmeht lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mehtmeht throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clark misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark dodges an elbow strike from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht lands with a light punch inside.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Mehtmeht.
Clark is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mehtmeht.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Mehtmeht blocks with his arms.
Mehtmeht is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Clark's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mehtmeht backwards.
Mehtmeht misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Clark.
Clark avoiding damage as Mehtmeht throws knees to the body.
Mehtmeht struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Clark blocking some punches.
Clark is pressed up against the cage. Mehtmeht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clark down to the mat. Clark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jafar Mehtmeht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Clark.
Jafar Mehtmeht is winning the standup battle so far.
Mehtmeht attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clark scores with a body shot.
Cameron Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark throws a leg kick
and Mehtmeht counters with a single leg into guard. Clark didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mehtmeht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking for a triangle but Mehtmeht pushes his legs off easily.
Clark keeping full guard, as Mehtmeht tries to pass.
Clark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mehtmeht can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mehtmeht is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Clark.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mehtmeht controls the position.
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 Jafar Mehtmeht will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mehtmeht goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clark avoids the body shot from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark scores with a jab.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Clark scores with a jab.
Clark cracks Mehtmeht with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mehtmeht cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Mehtmeht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark avoids the body shot from Mehtmeht.
Clark scores with a punch to the head.
Mehtmeht scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mehtmeht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mehtmeht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Mehtmeht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
That kick from Mehtmeht tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mehtmeht pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mehtmeht loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mehtmeht has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Mehtmeht's head.
Mehtmeht blocks a jab.
Mehtmeht attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Clark misses.
Cameron Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht lands a jab to Clark's midsection.
Clark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mehtmeht has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Mehtmeht's head.
Mehtmeht throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Mehtmeht ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Mehtmeht has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Mehtmeht's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mehtmeht stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick
and Clark counters by moving into the clinch.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehtmeht's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clark.
Mehtmeht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehtmeht has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Mehtmeht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht is trying to stall.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Mehtmeht is blocking nicely.
Mehtmeht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mehtmeht creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
Jafar Mehtmeht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark with a knee to the head.
Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cameron Clark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Mehtmeht is blocking nicely.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehtmeht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark working aggressively here.
Mehtmeht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehtmeht uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Mehtmeht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mehtmeht throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Mehtmeht blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mehtmeht has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jafar Mehtmeht!
A victorious Jafar Mehtmeht thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suan Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maiden has chosen Walk as his entrance music. Eddy Maiden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suan Paredes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Maiden!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maiden.
Paredes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maiden throwing strikes from guard but Paredes blocks nicely.
Maiden controlling from the top position.
Maiden tries to free his leg and advance position but Paredes is retaining full guard.
Maiden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paredes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maiden is one step ahead there.
Maiden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredes wants to sweep but no luck.
Paredes trying to control the position.
Maiden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paredes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maiden.
Maiden is in close to Paredes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maiden trying to control but Paredes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maiden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maiden wants to control from the top but Paredes keeps moving.
Maiden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paredes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maiden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paredes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden tries a low kick but Paredes avoids it.
Maiden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paredes throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
Paredes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maiden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maiden lands a right hook to the body.
Maiden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paredes. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paredes wants it to stay on the feet.
Paredes 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.
Paredes needs to keep his hands up - Maiden had a free shot at his head there.
Paredes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maiden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paredes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maiden is fending him off so far but Paredes persists. Nope, Maiden circles away and we're back to standing.
Maiden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maiden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maiden lands with an overhand left.
Maiden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paredes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maiden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maiden punishes Paredes's body with a nice straight punch.
Paredes avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Good standup being displayed there by Maiden as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paredes shoots and misses
and Maiden counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suan Paredes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maiden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maiden with a jab.
Maiden avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maiden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maiden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paredes counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maiden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maiden thuds a left hand into Paredes's body.
Maiden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paredes moves away.
Maiden lands an overhand right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maiden.
Maiden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maiden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maiden lands an overhand right.
Paredes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paredes walks into a jab.
Maiden gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maiden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden wants to free his trapped foot but Paredes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paredes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maiden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maiden's back!
Paredes punches Maiden on the ear.
Maiden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maiden is trying to control but can't.
Paredes slips a nice elbow through Maiden's hands, connecting with Maiden's forehead.
Maiden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maiden looking to control.
Maiden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paredes manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paredes looking for a sweep. Not yet Paredes, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maiden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maiden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paredes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maiden controlling from the top position.
Maiden looking to pass the guard.
Paredes wants to sweep here but Maiden controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden tries to free his leg and advance position but Paredes is retaining full guard.
Maiden trying to control but Paredes is working from the bottom.
Paredes pulls Maiden in close to his closed guard and prevents Maiden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eddy Maiden has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Paredes moves out of range of the body kick from Maiden.
A clash of legs there as Paredes blocks the low kick.
Paredes misses with a jab to the body
and Maiden counters with a single leg into guard. Paredes didn't expect that.
Paredes keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
Paredes has his hands on Maiden's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden preventing the sweep.
Maiden wants to control from the top but Paredes keeps moving.
Maiden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paredes is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Paredes keeping moving, preventing Maiden 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddy Maiden was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maiden throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden 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!
Paredes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Paredes.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Paredes is looking to wear down Maiden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maiden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paredes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maiden throws a body kick that misses.
Maiden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maiden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paredes at a distance.
Maiden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paredes manages to avoid it.
Paredes just misses with a punch to the body.
Paredes shoots and misses
and Paredes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eddy Maiden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paredes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paredes dives in for a single leg takedown but Maiden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden tries to throw a body punch but Paredes avoids it by throwing Maiden back against the cage.
Maiden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Maiden.
Maiden ducks under a wild hook from Paredes.
Maiden throws a wild body kick that Paredes sees coming a mile off.
Paredes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maiden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maiden misses with a straight right.
Maiden tries to land a front kick but Paredes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paredes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eddy Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maiden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paredes.
Suan Paredes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paredes drops an elbow to the side of Maiden's head.
Paredes is thwarting Maiden's attempts to control the position.
Paredes winds up and cracks Maiden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Paredes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maiden defending well though.
Maiden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maiden trying to control the position here.
Paredes stopping the sweep attempt from Maiden.
Maiden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paredes manages to get himself to full guard.
Paredes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paredes keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
Paredes is trying to control the position but Maiden postures up.
Paredes pulls Maiden in close to prevent any damage.
Maiden trying to control but Paredes is working from the bottom.
Eddy Maiden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eddy Maiden hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maiden clinches.
Maiden throws a head punch that misses.
Paredes has Maiden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maiden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suan Paredes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maiden misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maiden has Paredes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paredes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Maiden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maiden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Maiden!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eddy Maiden made sure he mentioned Affordable Quality, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esteban Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thunstrom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Thunstrom misses.
Thunstrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Delgado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Thunstrom does no damage.
Thunstrom swings for the body but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thunstrom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Delgado wants to clinch up but Thunstrom keeps it at a distance.
Thunstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunstrom fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delgado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Thunstrom.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delgado. That's going to slow Thunstrom down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delgado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thunstrom won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Delgado grinds an elbow into Thunstrom's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado is trying to ground and pound but Thunstrom uses the momentary lack of control by Delgado to regain half guard.
Delgado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thunstrom's head.
Delgado wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunstrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Delgado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thunstrom defending well though.
Delgado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Delgado scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Delgado trying to control from half guard but Thunstrom is working away.
Delgado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Delgado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thunstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delgado pulls his head out easily.
Delgado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Delgado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado slips a nice elbow through Thunstrom's hands, connecting with Thunstrom's forehead.
Delgado working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thunstrom's thigh. Thunstrom counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Delgado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delgado throws a strike but Thunstrom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thunstrom looking to pass the guard.
Delgado is trying to control the position but Thunstrom postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delgado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunstrom pushes down on Delgado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Delgado is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Thunstrom has latched onto it... Big trouble! Thunstrom pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Delgado is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Thunstrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Thunstrom!
Lars Thunstrom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keiko Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiko Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavrov lands a high kick!
It looks like Keiko Lynn has been cut.
Lynn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lynn throws a looping overhand right but Lavrov ducks down to avoid it.
Lynn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lavrov throws out the jab.
A low kick from Lynn is predictable there
and Lavrov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavrov misses with a two punch combination.
Lavrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynn's head.
Lavrov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lavrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lynn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Lavrov's head but Lavrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynn lands a nice shot that snaps Lavrov's head back.
Lynn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lynn cracks Lavrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Lavrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lynn slips a straight right by Lavrov.
Lavrov throws a push kick but Lynn slaps the foot to one side.
Lynn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Lavrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lavrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lavrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavrov.
Lynn throws a series of punches but Lavrov avoids them all with ease.
Lynn throws a right hand that misses
and Lavrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lavrov thows a body kick. Lynn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lavrov scores with a nice strike.
Lynn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lavrov counters with a good low kick that Lynn was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov needs to keep his hands up - Lynn had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynn throws a body punch but Lavrov moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lynn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lavrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lavrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lavrov scores with a jab to the body.
Lynn connects with a body shot that sends Lavrov's belly button to the back.
Lynn misses with a body shot.
Lavrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lynn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lavrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynn.
Lynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavrov is just out of range.
Lynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lavrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn lands a lovely overhand right.
Lynn throws an overhand right that lands on Lavrov's shoulder, as Lavrov tries to avoid the shot.
Lavrov misses with a hook.
Lynn lands a jab-cross combination.
Lavrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lynn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lynn throws a right and a left that Lavrov avoids nicely.
Lynn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lavrov looks to land a combination but Lynn avoids it well.
Lavrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynn.
Lynn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lavrov ducks under a wild hook from Lynn.
Lynn throws a lazy uppercut
and Lavrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn thuds his right hand into Lavrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lavrov. Lavrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lavrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lynn throws a looping overhand right but Lavrov ducks down to avoid it.
Lynn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynn digs a good hook to Lavrov's body.
Lavrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lavrov lands with a nice body punch.
Lavrov dodges the punch combination from Lynn.
Lavrov walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynn scores with a hook to the body. Lavrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lavrov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiko Lynn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keiko Lynn's cut.
That's time! Lynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lynn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynn misses with a straight left.
Lavrov slips a jab from Lynn.
Lynn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lavrov slips under a jab from Lynn.
Lynn throws a jab but it's blocked by Lavrov.
A low kick from Lynn misses
and Lavrov counters with a straight right hand.
Lynn throws out a loose jab but Lavrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lavrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lynn misses with an uppercut.
Lavrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keiko Lynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lavrov has time to react.
Lavrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lavrov misses its intended target.
Lynn lands a jab to the nose.
Lavrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynn.
Lynn throws a leg kick
letting Lavrov counter with a right hand.
Lynn moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Lavrov moved out of range nicely.
Lynn avoids the head kick by Lavrov.
Lynn cracks Lavrov with a good jab.
Lynn misses with a hook. Lavrov ducked under it nicely.
Lynn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lynn tries to move into range but Lavrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Lavrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lavrov.
Lynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov tries to clinch there but Lynn circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lavrov.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lavrov moves away.
Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lavrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Lavrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lavrov moves forwards but Lynn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lynn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lavrov.
Lynn stuns Lavrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lynn throws a right and a left that Lavrov avoids nicely.
Lynn digs a good hook to Lavrov's body.
A slow jab from Lavrov misses its intended target.
Lavrov ducks under a wild hook from Lynn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Lavrov.
Lavrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
Lavrov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses.
Lynn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Lynn - just one landing.
Good shot there by Lavrov.
Lavrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynn misses with an uppercut.
Lavrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Lavrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov avoids a kick to the body.
Lavrov throws a right hand that Lynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynn also avoids with ease.
Lavrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynn tries a low kick but Lavrov avoids it.
Lynn throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Lynn.
Lynn misses with a hook. Lavrov ducked under it nicely.
Keiko Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn 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.
Good exchange - Lynn coming out on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lavrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lavrov is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lavrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiko Lynn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keiko Lynn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lavrov.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Lavrov.
Lavrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynn throws out the jab.
Lavrov looks to throw the jab but Lynn is out of range.
Lynn throws an overhand right that lands on Lavrov's shoulder, as Lavrov tries to avoid the shot.
Lynn throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lavrov.
Lynn throws a body punch but Lavrov moves out of range.
Lavrov lands a head kick. Lynn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Lavrov.
Good leg kick by Lavrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lavrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Lynn checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn misses with a body kick.
Lavrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynn.
Lynn moves out of range of the strikes.
Lavrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynn is just out of range.
Lynn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Lavrov moved out of range nicely.
Lynn lands the left hand.
Lynn slips under a jab from Lavrov.
Lavrov throws a one two combo.
Lavrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynn.
Lynn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynn takes a swing at Lavrov's ribcage but misses.
Lavrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynn connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Lavrov.
Lynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Lynn lands.
Lynn lands a glancing blow to the side of Lavrov's head.
Lavrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Vadim Lavrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynn looks to throw the jab but Lavrov is out of range.
Lynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lavrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavrov.
A nice combination there by Lynn.
Lavrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lavrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Lavrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynn is just out of range.
Keiko Lynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lavrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Lynn.
Lynn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lavrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lavrov at a distance.
Lavrov swings widly with a right hand
and Lynn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lynn 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lavrov in his tracks.
Lavrov throws a right hand that Lynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynn also avoids with ease.
Lavrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lavrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lavrov misses with a straight right.
Lavrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Lynn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Lavrov is predictable there
enabling Lynn to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lynn.
Lavrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Lavrov.
Well Lynn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiko Lynn!
A very excited looking Keiko Lynn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cian McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes to the cage accompanied by Irish Fighting Song - We Come in Pieces. Play has chosen Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cian McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Play ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGarrity moves away.
Play jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Play.
Play 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.
McGarrity throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Play throws a leg kick
and McGarrity counters with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McGarrity.
McGarrity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Play paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Play.
Play fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Play takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Play misses with an uppercut
and McGarrity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Play lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGarrity.
Play darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by McGarrity.
Play stuns McGarrity with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGarrity lands a leg kick that knocks Play off balance momentarily.
Play misses with a lunging right hand
and McGarrity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Play fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGarrity checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGarrity takes a step back to recover.
Play misses with a leg kick.
Play connects with a crisp jab.
Play swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGarrity 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.
Good leg kick by McGarrity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Play on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Play misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGarrity.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Play throws a leg kick
and McGarrity counters with a leg kick.
McGarrity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Play throws a leg kick but McGarrity moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGarrity.
Play throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGarrity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Play thinking.
McGarrity lets loose with a powerful body kick. Play will feel that in the morning.
Play looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity avoids the body shot from Play.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGarrity.
Play fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGarrity checks it well.
McGarrity lands a leg kick that knocks Play off balance momentarily.
Play throws a leg kick that misses.
McGarrity avoids the body shot from Play.
Play looks to score with a jab to the body but McGarrity is just out of range.
McGarrity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Play. That did some damage!
McGarrity connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by McGarrity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - McGarrity coming out on top.
Play lands with a hook. McGarrity tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Play avoids the body shot from McGarrity.
Play scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Play misses with a left hand
and McGarrity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGarrity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play throws a leg kick
enabling McGarrity to counter with a crisp jab.
McGarrity lands a jab.
McGarrity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Play's calf.
Play lands a jab to the head.
Play takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Play throws a leg kick
and Play takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Play misses the shot to the body.
McGarrity connects with a combination that backs up Play into the cage. McGarrity lands a flurry of punches that gets past Play's guard. Play is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! McGarrity bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cian McGarrity!
During a confident post fight interview, Cian McGarrity thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think William might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Outlaw's Reward . Tyson Gauge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, James William!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Gauge!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gauge's head backwards.
William dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gauge. That did some damage!
Gauge tries to move into range but William moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gauge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gauge moves out of range as William strikes.
Nice body kick there by William.
William takes a body punch but keeps moving.
William showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gauge.
William thumps Gauge with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gauge throws a leg kick which misses William's front leg but catches the back leg as William tries to avoid it.
William throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Gauge
enabling William to counter with a crisp jab.
Gauge throws a hook but William avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that William has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gauge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from William.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William cracks Gauge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
William doesn't manage to clinch there - Gauge circles away.
Gauge lands a nice looking kick to the body. William takes a step back to recover.
William moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
William scores with a shot to the body.
William wants to land a leg kick but Gauge is out of range.
Gauge avoids the head kick by William.
Gauge throws a series of punches but William moves out of range.
William cracks Gauge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
William closes the distance and pushes Gauge back into the cage.
Gauge blocks a body shot from William.
William tries to break free but Gauge pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge misses with the head strike.
William has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gauge after a bit of a struggle.
Gauge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gauge is trying to stall.
Gauge prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Gauge.
William lands with a left to the head.
William working aggressively here.
William swings wildly with an uppercut but Gauge uses good head movement to avoid it.
William blocks a body shot from Gauge.
Gauge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
William is breathing heavily.
Gauge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like James William has been cut.
Gauge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gauge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
William wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James William. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gauge.
William doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gauge stalling in the clinch but William improves position.
Gauge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gauge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gauge lands a nice uppercut.
Gauge tries to work over William's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gauge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
William working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gauge is working William over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gauge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Gauge.
Gauge looking to stall.
A short left from William.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Gauge - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
William misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gauge lands a left hand that snaps the head of William backwards.
Gauge misses with a short punch on the inside.
William lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
William trying to control the action but Gauge is working from the bottom.
Gauge regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from William.
William in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
William won't allow Gauge to sweep him here.
Gauge kicks William off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyson Gauge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James William's cut.
That's time! William's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gauge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but William was well out of range. Poor timing from Gauge.
William digs a good body shot into Gauge's ribs.
William gets a double leg takedown into Gauge's guard.
William postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gauge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
William forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gauge is trying to stand back up but William is controlling him
William trying to control from Gauge's half guard. Gauge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
William working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gauge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst William is controlling him.
William wants to control from the top but Gauge keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge wants to get back to his feet but William is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
William is in close to Gauge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
William is in close to Gauge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gauge looking to hit a scissor sweep but William is one step ahead there.
William missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
William with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gauge looking to hit a scissor sweep but William is one step ahead there.
William throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William throws an elbow that misses. Gauge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in William's guard. Nice move by Gauge!
William wants to sweep but no luck.
William has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gauge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gauge won't allow William to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gauge stands up from guard. Let's bang!
William throws a wild body kick that Gauge sees coming a mile off.
James William seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Gauge as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from William.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts William, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
William needs to keep his hands up - Gauge had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gauge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and William has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from William and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
William misses with a hook
and Gauge counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
William stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gauge.
William throws a big shot that misses.
James William is winning the standup battle so far.
William gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gauge scoring well with a low kick there.
William throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gauge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tyson Gauge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
William lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gauge at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gauge throws a body kick that misses.
Gauge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from William.
William sizes up Gauge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 James William will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James William's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
William misses with a two punch combination.
Gauge jabs at William's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gauge.
Gauge scores with a nice head shot.
William scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gauge misses with a low kick.
Gauge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from William.
Gauge swings for the body but William moves out of range.
Gauge moves out of range of the strikes.
William just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
William stuns Gauge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
William thows a left - swing and a miss!
William throws a body punch but Gauge moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gauge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to William's calf.
Gauge cracks William with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! William looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gauge finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gauge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gauge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gauge misses with a body shot.
Gauge cracks William with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gauge has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning William to stand back up!
William is rocked!
James William's cut is getting worse.
William pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh William is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
William avoids the head kick by Gauge.
William scores with a body shot.
William seems to have got his legs back now.
William looking to score a takedown here. Gauge is defending well but William drives through and ends up in Gauge's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge pushes William off and scrambles back to his feet.
William throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
William blocks the body kick.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gauge moves away.
Gauge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on William. That did some damage!
Gauge blocks the body kick.
Gauge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
William closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gauge regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from William.
William postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gauge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of William, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gauge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
William looking for a guillotine here but Gauge defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gauge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. William swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gauge really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James William's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
William misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
William throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gauge.
William swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gauge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gauge.
William fails with a takedown attempt.
Gauge pushes William away with a front kick.
Gauge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gauge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
William moves out of range as Gauge throws a body kick.
Gauge misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William misses with a looping right.
William misses with a body shot.
Gauge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from William.
William throws a poor cross that misses
and Gauge counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Gauge.
James William's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A telegraphed right hand from William misses the target.
Gauge throws a low kick but William moves out of range easily.
Gauge lands a nice looking kick to the body. William takes a step back to recover.
Gauge looks to throw the jab but William is out of range.
William closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - William lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
William won't allow Gauge to get back to his feet.
William postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gauge is looking to stand up but William isn't so interested in that idea.
William keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gauge's head.
William is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
William working some strikes from top position.
William is working Gauge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gauge wants to sweep here but William controlling him for the moment.
William working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gauge's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge is looking to stand up but William isn't so interested in that idea.
William with a flurry of punches that miss.
William connects with a couple of short punches.
William loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
William is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
William thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gauge pulls William in close to his closed guard and prevents William from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge is wriggling around but William manages to pass to half guard.
Gauge wants to improve his position but William is controlling well.
Gauge trying to control here.
William lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
William tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gauge 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.
Tyson Gauge dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on James William's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gauge misses with a few strikes there.
William throws a lazy right hand but Gauge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
William displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
William lands a right hook to the body.
Gauge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but William manages to avoid it.
William closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gauge can't do much from the bottom here.
William prevents Gauge from escaping the position.
William landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gauge is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
William landing a few strikes.
Gauge is rocked!
William cracks Gauge with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! William immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gauge is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by William!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James William!
James William is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, James William made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Merciless Gladiators and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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