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SPNY 211: Nelson - Melo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Preston !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Preston or perhaps it was just good defense by Lima, which made it look bad.
Lima throws a combination that misses
and Preston counters with a nice body kick.
Preston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lima to the mat! Lima manages to get full guard.
Preston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lima prevents Preston from improving position.
Preston is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima defending against the ground and pound.
Preston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lima is pushing Preston 's head away, looking to escape. Preston manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Preston creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lima sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Preston crashes against the mat.
Preston fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lima really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lima is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Preston has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Preston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Preston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston is trying to get an arm triangle but Lima is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Preston but great work by Lima.
Lima gets to mount! Preston was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Preston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lima gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Preston moves out of range easily.
Lima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Preston tries to clinch but Lima is having none of it.
Preston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
Preston blocks a head kick by Lima.
Preston checks a low kick from Lima.
Lima throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima connects with a high kick.
Preston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diego Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Preston .
Preston dodges the punch combination from Lima.
Lima throws a head kick but Preston moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Lima will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Preston .
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt.
Lima throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lima misses with a low kick.
Lima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?
Lima works Preston 's body with a nice hook.
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lima tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
Lima scores with a shot to the side of Preston 's head.
Preston has Lima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Preston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diego Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Preston .
Preston has clasped his hands together around Lima's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lima is trying to buck Preston off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston lands an elbow.
Preston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lima throws Preston to one side and escapes!
Preston is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima lands a high kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by Preston or perhaps it was just good defense by Lima, which made it look bad.
Diego Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lima moves into the clinch successfully.
Preston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lima after a bit of a struggle.
Lima lands with a short shot to the head.
Preston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Lima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima is trying to stall.
Lima gets through Preston 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Lima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Preston goes for a takedown attempt but Lima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Preston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima lands with a big left! Preston is wobbled badly! Lima comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Preston to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Lima!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiran Corkhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Keiran Corkhill enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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135 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keiran Corkhill!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corkhill gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corkhill backwards.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but McGuire manages to get underhooks.
McGuire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire gets through Corkhill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire digs a right hand into Corkhill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corkhill's gas tank.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corkhill backwards.
McGuire is leaning against Corkhill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire pushes Corkhill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corkhill or not.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but McGuire manages to get underhooks.
McGuire pushes Corkhill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corkhill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Corkhill is trying to drag McGuire to the mat but McGuire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boyd McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiran Corkhill.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corkhill.
Corkhill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Corkhill is working for takedown but McGuire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corkhill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGuire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Corkhill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGuire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
Corkhill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corkhills head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill is trying to drag McGuire to the mat but McGuire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corkhill backwards.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire cracks Corkhill with a nice body shot.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corkhill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corkhill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire is looking to slow Corkhill down with leg kicks.
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire presses Corkhill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire is working Corkhill over against the cage.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Corkhill's head.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Corkhill tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
Corkhill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corkhill with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Corkhill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Corkhill is working for takedown but McGuire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boyd McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corkhill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Corkhill trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Corkhill from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGuire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGuire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGuire!
McGuire is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Corkhill looks calm but he's in trouble here. McGuire gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Corkhill is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McGuire lets go of the hold and Corkhill can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boyd McGuire!
A very excited looking Boyd McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikal Helio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio comes to the cage accompanied by Brazil National Anthem . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
29 - 14 - 0 |
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202 lbs
23 - 16 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
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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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikal Helio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jason Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diamond throws a lazy head kick
and Helio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helio jabs Diamond right on the nose. Diamond blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Diamond misses.
Helio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diamond on his heels. He'll look to pass Diamond's guard now, I'm sure.
Diamond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helio is one step ahead there.
Diamond trying to keep a closed guard but Helio is proving a slippery customer.
Helio wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Helio preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helio manages to get himself to full guard.
Helio looking for a guillotine here but Diamond defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Helio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diamond's guard.
Helio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diamond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helio distracts Diamond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helio trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helio drops back looking for a leg! Diamond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diamond manages to kick Helio off! Helio jumps back into Diamond's guard.
Diamond is looking for a triangle here but Helio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Helio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diamond rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Helio's guard! Nice work there by Diamond!
Helio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Helio is looking for a triangle but Diamond pushes his legs off easily.
Diamond trying to control but Helio is working from the bottom.
Diamond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helio is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diamond is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Diamond tries to free his leg and advance position but Helio is retaining full guard.
Helio has his feet on Diamond's thighs here. He's pushed Diamond off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Diamond screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikal Helio!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mikal Helio thanked Sinister Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burley Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burley Haines!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haines misses with a body shot.
Haines misses with a series of wild punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cherry enables Haines to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cherry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haines pushing down on Cherry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cherry tries to roll over but Haines keeps him under control.
Cherry is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cherry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haines on the ground.
Cherry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haines looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haines working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Haines prevents Cherry from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry trying to control here.
Haines seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cherry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cherry won't allow Haines to pass to mount.
Haines passes to full mount!
Cherry is squirming around, avoiding Haines's attempts to control the action.
Haines manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cherry to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haines is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cherry has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Haines has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cherry taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Haines doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Burley Haines!
Burley Haines was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Jack Cherry was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the drawing board to fix what I missed. No more no less. Embrace the grind'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir has chosen Banks - Warm Water (Snakehips Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marek Siuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Lord Vladimir has been cut.
Siuta moves out of range as Vladimir strikes.
Vladimir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siuta.
Siuta throws a body punch but Vladimir moves out of range.
Siuta throws a head kick but Vladimir moves out of range.
Siuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vladimir.
Sloppy strikes from Siuta. Those never looked like landing.
Siuta lands a nice hook to Vladimir's body. Vladimir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Siuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladimir shoots for a double leg takedown but Siuta sprawls well. He's pushed Vladimir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vladimir misses with a body shot
and Siuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vladimir throws a lazy right hand but Siuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vladimir gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siuta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vladimir is working away from the top position though.
Siuta is refusing to be controlled, as Vladimir sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta is looking to improve his position.
Siuta trying to control here.
Vladimir in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Siuta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vladimir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lord Vladimir!
Lord Vladimir bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Alldren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alldren's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, OK State Fight Song. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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225 lbs
14 - 10 - 2 |
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220 lbs
43 - 20 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nate Alldren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Ruanti!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alldren. Ruanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alldren misses with a two punch combination.
Ruanti connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alldren, as that shot connected.
Alldren lands a body shot.
Ruanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Alldren throws the left hand but Ruanti avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruanti. Alldren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alldren.
Alldren throws a shot from downtown. Ruanti moves away and avoids it.
Alldren throws a shot from downtown. Ruanti moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruanti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruanti ducks under a wild hook from Alldren.
Alldren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Alldren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alldren connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti misses with a leg kick.
Alldren has a takedown stuffed.
Alldren looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruanti is just out of range.
Nate Alldren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alldren throws an overhand right that lands on Ruanti's shoulder, as Ruanti tries to avoid the shot.
Ruanti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alldren.
Alldren throws out a loose jab but Ruanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruanti misses with a low kick.
Alldren clobbers Ruanti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alldren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruanti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruanti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alldren throws a shot from downtown. Ruanti moves away and avoids it.
Daniel Ruanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alldren moves out of range of the body kick from Ruanti.
Good leg kick by Ruanti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alldren moves away.
Alldren throws a shot from downtown. Ruanti moves away and avoids it.
Alldren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruanti sprawls well. Ruanti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alldren gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Alldren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alldren throws a jab when Ruanti was well out of range.
Ruanti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alldren.
Ruanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruanti throws the kick towards the body but Alldren avoids it.
Alldren tries for a takedown but Ruanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruanti takes one on the button.
Alldren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alldren misses with a double jab.
Ruanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alldren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruanti defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alldren.
Nice sprawl there from Ruanti as Alldren shoots in.
Alldren feints a jab promting Ruanti to slip. Alldren then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruanti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alldren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruanti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruanti slips under a jab.
Ruanti misses with a low kick.
Alldren moves forwards but Ruanti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alldren.
Alldren scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti moves out of range as Alldren strikes.
Ruanti scores with a hook to the body. Alldren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruanti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alldren lands a nice shot to the body.
Alldren lands with a straight right. Ruanti didn't see that one coming.
Alldren throws a shot from downtown. Ruanti moves away and avoids it.
Alldren with a hook.
Alldren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruanti throws a leg kick but Alldren moved away.
Alldren misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruanti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alldren tests Ruanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruanti looks to land a body kick but Alldren moved away.
Alldren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Alldren dominated that round.
That's time! Alldren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alldren throws an off balance right hand
and Ruanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alldren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alldren.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ruanti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alldren has got the better of the exchanges.
Alldren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alldren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alldren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruanti's head backwards.
Alldren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruanti circles away.
Ruanti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alldren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruanti pinned against the cage. Ruanti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice cross by Ruanti.
Alldren lands a nice looking body shot.
Alldren misses with a jab to the body
and Ruanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruanti connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alldren checks a leg kick.
A big right from Ruanti misses.
Ruanti scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Alldren misses.
Ruanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Alldren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alldren.
Alldren lands a jab-cross combination.
Alldren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruanti delivers a nice body kick.
Alldren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nate Alldren is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Alldren misses.
Ruanti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Alldren fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alldren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruanti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Alldren misses the target.
Alldren fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Alldren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alldren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alldren takes a swing at Ruanti's ribcage but misses.
Alldren works Ruanti's body with a nice hook.
Alldren scores with a nice right hand.
Alldren misses with an uppercut
and Ruanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruanti staying out of range there.
Ruanti scores with a sloppy right hand. Alldren should have avoided that one.
Ruanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alldren.
Alldren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alldren looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruanti has wrist control.
Ruanti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alldren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruanti looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruanti, not yet.
Ruanti is looking to stand up but Alldren isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruanti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alldren manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruanti trying to control but Alldren is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alldren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alldren throws a strike but Ruanti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ruanti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alldren wants to pass the guard but Ruanti is keeping the position.
Ruanti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alldren chips away with some ground and pound.
Alldren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruanti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alldren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alldren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Nate Alldren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alldren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alldren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruanti counters with a leg kick.
Alldren fails with the takedown
and Ruanti counters with a low kick, right behind Alldren 's knee.
Alldren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ruanti cracks Alldren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruanti.
Ruanti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alldren misses with a right hand
letting Ruanti counter with a right hand.
Alldren swings widly with a right hand
and Ruanti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruanti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alldren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruanti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alldren throws an overhand right that lands on Ruanti's shoulder, as Ruanti tries to avoid the shot.
Alldren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alldren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alldren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alldren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruanti wants to get back to full guard.
Alldren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alldren throwing shots but Ruanti is blocking nicely.
Ruanti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruanti has control of Alldren's left arm, preventing Alldren from doing any damage.
Alldren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruanti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alldren.
Ruanti is pulling down on Alldren's head. It's preventing any offense from Alldren, at least for the moment.
Alldren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniel Ruanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alldren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruanti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alldren trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruanti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruanti is on top in guard.
Ruanti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alldren seems keen to control Ruanti's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruanti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alldren won't allow Ruanti to sweep him here.
Alldren working some strikes from top position.
Alldren is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruanti has wrist control.
Alldren wants to control from the top but Ruanti keeps moving.
Alldren wants to pass the guard but Ruanti is keeping the position.
Ruanti controlling Alldren's posture.
Nate Alldren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alldren looking to pass the guard.
Ruanti trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alldren closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ruanti's guard.
Alldren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alldren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Ruanti.
Well Alldren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Alldren!
During a confident post fight interview, Nate Alldren 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan has chosen Vamos as his entrance music. Jamal Jordan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook gets tackled into the cage by Jordan. Jordan maintains the clinch.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cook lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Cook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Cook's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan lands an elbow inside that Cook shrugs off.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan lands a damaging elbow.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordan missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook is looking for a takedown.
Cook working aggressively here.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Jordan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jordan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cook's defenses.
Jordan missing with knees to the body.
Jordan missing with knees to the body.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Cook.
Cook has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jordan uses from the top position.
Jordan stays in close to Cook's body and controls the position.
Cook is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan manages to get to full guard.
Jordan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Cook working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jordan's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook scoring with some ground and pound.
Cook with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jordan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jordan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cook is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cook content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cook stands up over Jordan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cook cracks Jordan with a solid left hand.
Cook stops Jordan from standing up.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Cook postures up.
Jordan managing to control the position.
Cook throwing strikes but missing.
Cook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook pushes down on Jordan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cook lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jordan tries to roll over but Cook keeps him under control.
Jordan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cook.
Jordan wants to get back to full guard.
Cook is working for a kimura but Jordan is defending it quite comfortably.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet.
Jordan is looking to improve his position.
Cook is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cook is thwarting Jordan's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jordan taking some punishment here, with Cook in his half guard.
Cook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jordan's head.
Jordan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordan is trying to control but can't.
Cook seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cook wants to free his trapped foot but Jordan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Cook dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jordan misses with a shot to the body
and Cook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Cook darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jordan is rocked!
Jordan throws a lazy head kick
and Cook counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cook.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Cook finish him?
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cook.
Jordan trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook lands a big right hand that drops Jordan! The killer instinct kicks in and Cook finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orion Cook!
A relieved looking Orion Cook thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson comes into the arena with Overkill blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ben Jackson enters the cage!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a leg kick but Wilkinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilkinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilkinson thinking.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Wilkinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson seems keen to control Wilkinson's posture.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wilkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilkinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Wilkinson controlling him for the moment.
Wilkinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilkinson is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilkinson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Wilkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilkinson is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Wilkinson wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Wilkinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Wilkinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilkinson darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Wilkinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson jabs Wilkinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses the shot to the body.
Wilkinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Wilkinson misses.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkinson lands with a right hand.
Wilkinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range as Wilkinson throws a body kick.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilkinson. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilkinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilkinson throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Wilkinson dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Wilkinson's belly button to the back.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Wilkinson's head back.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Wilkinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Wilkinson's head to control him but Wilkinson postures up.
Wilkinson trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Wilkinson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilkinson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilkinson motions for Jackson to come forward. Wilkinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkinson moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Wilkinson shoots and misses
and Wilkinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jackson 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!
Wilkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Wilkinson's ribs.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkinson.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilkinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilkinson dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clay Wilkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkinson looking to pass the guard.
Wilkinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Wilkinson looking to control.
Clay Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkinson's legs - danger averted.
Wilkinson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Wilkinson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson!
Wilkinson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wilkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Ben Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Wilkinson struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Wilkinson's ribs.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Wilkinson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilkinson walks into a left hand.
Ben Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkinson misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilkinson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Jackson!
Ben Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, Cripplers Corner in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Marabou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalo comes to the cage accompanied by Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Marabou!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marabou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marabou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jalo scores with a jab.
Jalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jalo thuds his right hand into Marabou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marabou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marabou tries to clinch there but Jalo circles away.
Jalo lands a jab-cross combination.
Marabou scores with a sloppy right hand. Jalo should have avoided that one.
Jalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Jalo.
Jalo digs a good body shot into Marabou's ribs.
Jalo throws a lazy right hand but Marabou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marabou throws a jab when Jalo was well out of range.
Marabou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jalo scores with a hook.
Jalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marabou doesn't manage to clinch there - Jalo circles away.
Marabou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marabou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marabou is looking to clinch.
Jalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marabou.
Gary Marabou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalo gets tackled into the cage by Marabou. Marabou maintains the clinch.
Jalo blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Jalo.
Jalo can't find room to land a body shot as Marabou controls the action.
Jalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalo pushes Marabou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marabou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marabou wants to clinch.
Marabou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jalo.
Marabou wants to clinch.
Marabou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marabou thuds his right hand into Jalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marabou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marabou throws a hook to the side of Jalo's head but Jalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marabou throws an off balance right hand
and Jalo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marabou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marabou tries to score a body lock takedown but Jalo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marabou can't break the clinch.
Jalo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marabou is looking for a takedown.
Jalo prevents Marabou from breaking the clinch.
Marabou is trying to force a seperation but Jalo has the dominant position.
Marabou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marabou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marabou 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.
Marabou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Marabou misses the target.
Marabou tries to clinch but Jalo is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Jalo - just one landing.
It looks like Gary Marabou has been cut.
Marabou connects with a looping right hand.
Marabou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalo.
Marabou scores with a jab. Jalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Iivana Jalo has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marabou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marabou.
Jalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marabous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marabou pushes Jalo up against the cage in a clinch.
Marabou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marabou's elbow.
Jalo has Marabou pressed against the cage, preventing Marabou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marabou.
Jalo has Marabou pressed against the cage, preventing Marabou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Marabou is trying to break free.
Marabou avoiding damage.
Jalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jalo tries a body shot but Marabou blocks it.
Jalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marabou tries to break free but Jalo pushes him back against the cage.
Jalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marabou wants to get back to striking at distance but Jalo won't allow it.
Marabou tries to circle away but Jalo has him pinned against the cage.
Marabou stalls.
Jalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jalo.
Jalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marabou wants to get back to striking at distance but Jalo won't allow it.
Jalo prevents Marabou from breaking the clinch.
Marabou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jalo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marabou's efforts to push away.
Marabou tries to break free but Jalo pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivana Jalo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marabou tries to clinch but Jalo moves out of range.
Iivana Jalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Marabou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marabou tries to clinch up but Jalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Jalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jalo throws a lazy right hand but Marabou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Jalo misses.
Marabou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Jalo catches Marabou right on the button with a cross.
Jalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marabou can do to turn this around?
Jalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jalo throws the left hand but Marabou avoids the punch easily.
Jalo ducks under a wild hook from Marabou.
Marabou defending well as Jalo loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Jalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marabou doesn't seem phased though.
Marabou moves out of range of the strikes.
Marabou moves in looking to clinch but Jalo pushes him off.
A slow jab from Marabou misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marabou.
Jalo jabs at Marabou's body.
Jalo scores with a jab. Marabou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Marabou.
A jab from Marabou misses.
Marabou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marabou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jalo looks to land a right hand but Marabou moved out of range.
Marabou is looking to clinch.
Marabou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalo.
Marabou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marabou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Marabou blocks a body shot from Jalo.
Jalo lands with a short shot to the head.
Marabou is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marabou is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jalo to the mat. Jalo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalo wants to stand and escape but Marabou is having none of it.
Marabou being controlled here momentarily.
Marabou throws a big right hand that misses.
Marabou throws an elbow that misses. Jalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marabou's guard. Nice move by Jalo!
Marabou wants to stand and escape but Jalo is having none of it.
Marabou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jalo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalo stopping the sweep attempt from Marabou.
Marabou wants to stand up but Jalo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalo won't allow Marabou to sweep him here.
Marabou pulls Jalo in close to his closed guard and prevents Jalo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marabou walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marabou 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.
Jalo throws out a loose jab but Marabou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Jalo.
Jalo drops his hands momentarily and Marabou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Jalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marabou takes one to the side of the head.
Marabou is still on wobbly legs! Can Jalo finish him?
Jalo looks to throw the jab but Marabou is out of range.
Marabou seems to have recovered his senses.
Marabou doesn't manage to clinch there - Jalo circles away.
Jalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Marabou should have avoided that one.
Jalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marabou.
Marabou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marabou slips under a jab.
Marabou gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jalo fails to land.
Jalo misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivana Jalo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Marabou tries to clinch but Jalo moves out of range.
Jalo throws a looping overhand right but Marabou ducks down to avoid it.
Marabou throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Marabou feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jalo sprawling to the canvas! Jalo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marabou finish him?!
Marabou looks to throw the jab but Jalo is out of range.
Marabou throws a right hand that misses
and Jalo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marabou throws a good cross that connects.
Jalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marabou lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jalo up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Marabou from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jalo's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Marabou!
An out of breath Gary Marabou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo has chosen Fort Minor - Remember the name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Melo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Melo catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.
Melo throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Melo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nelson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Melo scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Felipe Melo has been cut.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Melo.
Melo just misses with a punch to the body.
Felipe Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melo lands with a nice body kick.
Nelson lands a jab to Melo's midsection.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Melo.
Nelson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick
and Melo counters with a solid body kick.
Nelson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson checks a low kick from Melo.
Melo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Melo tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Melo throws a push kick but Nelson slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nelson checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melo.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Melo circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nelson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Melo scores with a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Melo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melo throws a low kick, looking for Nelson's leg but Nelson calmly moves out of range.
Nelson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Melo tries to work over Nelson's front leg with a kick but Nelson checks it.
Melo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Melo avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melo manages to avoid it.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melo thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it
and Nelson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nelson blocks the body kick.
Melo misses with a body kick.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Melo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melo's head.
Melo is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson throws a right hand that Melo ducks under and follows up with a left that Melo also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Melo tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Melo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Nelson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nelson.
Some bone on bone action there as Nelson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Melo blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson moves forwards but Melo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Melo scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felipe Melo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Melo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick
and Melo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nelson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Melo avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Melo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo throws a body kick that misses.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson blocks the body kick.
Melo throws a chopping leg kick but Nelson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Melo blocks a head kick by Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Melo misses the target.
Melo blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Melo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson rushes Melo and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Melo managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson slows down the pace here.
Melo lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Melo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Melo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo stalling against the cage.
Melo avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Melo is trying to stall.
Melo misses with a body punch.
Melo misses with a body punch.
Melo misses with the head strike.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Melo is breathing heavily.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melo throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Melo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Melo avoids it well.
Melo tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Felipe Melo's cut even more.
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melo, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson just leaning against Melo, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nelson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike from Melo.
Melo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Melo lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Melo is blocking nicely.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melo is defending well for now.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Melo avoids the damage to the body.
Melo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Melo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melo is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Hoy Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melo.
Nelson is looking to control Melo's arms but Melo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the cage.
Melo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nelson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Melo can turn it around.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Melo's ribcage.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson working Melo over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Melo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Melo throws out a leg kick but Nelson moves out of range and Melo only half commits.
Melo thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it
and Nelson counters with a head kick that drops Melo!
Melo is rocked!
Melo is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Melo is still in real trouble! Can Nelson finish him?
Melo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melo seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Melo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nelson wants to stand up but Melo is controlling him.
Melo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but Melo is having none of it.
Nelson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Melo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Melo is looking to control Nelson's arms but Nelson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Melo has his back to the cage.
Melo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Melo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Melo avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Melo goes down! Nelson dives on top of him - Melo manages to get guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Melo blocks nicely.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
Nelson postures up in Melo's guard and throws a big left but Melo blocks it.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melo can do to turn this around?
Melo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nelson uses it to pass to side control.
Melo is looking for a sweep.
Nelson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nelson working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo is trying to improve his position.
Melo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Nelson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nelson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Melo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nelson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nelson punching from mount but Melo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson avoids the attempt from Melo to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nelson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoy Nelson!
A very excited looking Hoy Nelson 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.
Felipe Melo spoke after the fight, saying 'I always try and have fun out there, I got holes but hell its fun.'.
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