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TTFC Teitsi Vs Gavin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alarcon Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by War is my destiny. Steel has chosen Immortal Technique-Point of no return as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
30 - 28 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alarcon Ramirez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 28 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cory Steel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Ramirez finds it's target.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cory Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel slips under a jab from Ramirez .
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez .
We've been hearing reports that Ramirez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel cracks Ramirez with a good jab.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Ramirez 's defenses.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
Steel jabs at Ramirez 's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel checks a low kick from Ramirez .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ramirez blocks a jab.
Cory Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez .
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramirez . Ramirez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel digs a good hook to Ramirez 's body.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Alarcon Ramirez has been cut.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramirez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Steel misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel misses with a hook.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramirez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steel throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramirez counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel digs a good hook to Ramirez 's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Steel.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Steel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramirez has double underhooks.
Steel can't break the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Ramirez stalling.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a head kick. That will keep Steel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez .
Steel looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alarcon Ramirez '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.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Ramirez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Ramirez tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramirez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramirez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Cory Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Ramirez misses
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez thumps Steel with a low kick.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Ramirez shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez . That's going to slow Steel down.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Ramirez 's defenses.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez .
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel connects with a right hand. Ramirez shakes it off.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel 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.
Steel walks into a jab.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cory Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez scores with a head kick.
Steel scores with a jab.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alarcon Ramirez 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel misses with a hook.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel misses with a left hand
so Ramirez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel wants to stand and escape but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramirez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alarcon Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Ramirez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramirez counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel lands a jab.
Ramirez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Steel checks it.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez .
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez .
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Ramirez walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramirez throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Cory Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Ramirez 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez scores with a nice strike.
Steel dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cory Steel.
I've got Steel 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Steel!
Cory Steel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vintage Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Utley comes to the cage accompanied by Paramore - Ignorance. 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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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Utley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vintage Vodka!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utley forces Vodka back against the cage and clinches.
Vodka lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Chase Utley has been cut.
Vodka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Utley working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vodka fails to land.
Utley misses with a body punch.
Vodka throws an elbow but it misses.
Utley lands with a left to the head.
Utley managing to block the knees to the body from Vodka.
Utley blocks an uppercut.
Vodka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Utley.
Utley tries to pull guard but Vodka won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vodka lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Vodka fails to land.
Nice body punch from Vodka.
Utley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Utley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Utley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Utley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vodka is defending well for now.
Vodka avoiding damage as Utley throws knees to the body.
Utley blocks a body shot from Vodka.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Utley.
A head punch on the inside from Utley fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Vodka fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vodka.
Utley takes an elbow to the temple.
Vodka takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vodka.
Utley working hard to break the clinch.
Vodka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Utley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Utley managing to block the knees to the body from Vodka.
Utley blocks a body shot from Vodka.
Vodka misses with the head strike.
Utley blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vodka lands an uppercut.
Vodka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vodka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Utley tries to pull guard but Vodka won't allow it.
Utley manages to break the clinch.
Vodka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Utley shoots in and drives through. Vodka sprawls well.
Utley shoots in but Vodka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vodka just misses with a punch to the body.
Utley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chase Utley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vodka misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka feints and then cracks Utley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Utley down.
Utley throws a solid leg kick but Vodka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Utley.
Utley dives in for a single leg takedown but Vodka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vodka can't find room to land a body shot as Utley controls the action.
Utley tries to break the clinch but Vodka is controlling the position.
Vodka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Utley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Utley is trying to pull guard but Vodka has him pressed against the cage.
Vodka working aggressively here.
Vodka digs a right hand into Utley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Utley's gas tank.
Vodka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Utley wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vodka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vodka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vodka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vodka misses with the head strike.
Vodka misses with a body punch.
Vodka lands an uppercut.
Utley is leaning against Vodka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Utley blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vodka has a couple of punches blocked by Utley.
Utley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vodka lands an elbow just above Utley 's eye.
Utley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Utley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vodka smiles and moves away.
Vodka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vintage Vodka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chase Utley'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.
Utley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vodka as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Vodka misses its intended target.
Utley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Utley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vodka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Utley closes the distance but Vodka moves to the side
and Vodka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Utley doesn't manage to clinch there - Vodka circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vodka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Utley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vodka swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley punishes Vodka's body with a nice straight punch.
Vodka tests Utley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Utley tries to clinch but Vodka is having none of it.
Vodka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Utley darts in trying to clinch
and Vodka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Utley is predictable there
and Vodka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vodka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Utley manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vodka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Utley shoots for a takedown but Vodka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vodka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy body kick from Utley
and Vodka counters with an inside leg kick.
Utley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vodka circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Utley.
Utley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vodka thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vodka avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Vodka.
Vodka misses with a straight right.
Utley has a takedown stuffed.
Utley closes the distance and clinches.
Utley avoids a wild elbow strike from Vodka.
Vodka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vodka gets underhooks to prevent Utley's takedown attempt.
Vodka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Utley tries to pull guard but Vodka won't allow it.
Vodka lands a body shot.
Utley can't get the takedown.
Utley avoids the elbow strike from Vodka, against the cage.
Utley blocks an elbow strike from Vodka.
A nice left hand lands by Vodka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vodka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Utley tries to pull guard but Vodka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vodka lands a shoulder strike.
Vodka lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vodka lands an elbow inside that Utley shrugs off.
Utley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vodka is defending well for now.
Vodka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vodka misses with an elbow strike.
Utley blocks an uppercut.
Utley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vintage Vodka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chase Utley's cut.
That's time! Utley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vodka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vodka feints and then cracks Utley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Utley down.
Vodka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vodka slaps away a takedown attempt from Utley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Utley tries to clinch there but Vodka circles away.
Utley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Utley moves away from the strike by Vodka.
Utley shoots in and drives through. Vodka sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Utley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Utley misses with a takedown attempt - Vodka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Utley closes the distance but Vodka moves to the side
and Vodka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Utley thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley misses with a kick to the body.
Utley shoots in but no luck this time.
Vodka keeps the fight on the outside.
Vodka lands a head kick. Utley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vodka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Utley.
Utley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vodka throws a body punch but Utley moves out of range.
Utley tries to clinch
and Utley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Utley is rocked!
Utley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Utley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley gets tackled into the cage by Vodka. Vodka maintains the clinch.
Utley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Utley jumps guard.
Vodka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Utley seems to have got his legs back now.
Vodka is continuing to stall.
Vodka stands up from Utley's guard - Vodka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vodka blocks a head kick by Utley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley shoots in for a double leg but Vodka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vodka missing with a left hand there. Utley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Utley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vodka swivels and escapes.
Chase Utley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vodka looks to land a right hand but Utley moved out of range.
Chase Utley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vodka lands a high kick!
Vodka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Utley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Utley dives in and grabs Vodka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vodka pushes down on Utley's head and hops out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vodka, right into the meat.
Utley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vodka defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vodka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Utley misses with a takedown attempt
and Vodka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Utley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vodka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vodka drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Utley right on the button. Utley goes down! Vodka follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Vodka gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vintage Vodka!
Vintage Vodka very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenshiro Kasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasumi comes to the cage accompanied by Ai Wo Torimodose aka Song of Manliness. Washington has chosen Snuffed Out by Streetlife as his entrance music. Kenshiro Kasumi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonard Washington's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Kasumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Kasumi counters with a head kick.
Leonard Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kasumi can pounce on him.
Washington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Kasumi misses with a wild body shot.
Washington lands a glancing blow to the side of Kasumi's head.
It looks like Kenshiro Kasumi has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington.
We've been hearing reports that Kasumi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington takes a swing at Kasumi's ribcage but misses.
Kasumi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasumi connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasumi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kasumi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasumi moves away from the strike by Washington.
Kasumi ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Kasumi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kasumi stalks Washington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Washington's face. Washington staggers backwards, shaken.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington looks for the body kick but Kasumi saw that one coming.
Washington throws a good cross that connects.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Kasumi moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasumi misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasumi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasumi throws out a powerful jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Washington has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington takes a swing at Kasumi's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kasumi.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Kasumi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Washington is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Washington throws a leg kick
and Kasumi counters with a left to the body.
Washington throws a hook but Kasumi avoids it easily.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasumi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Kenshiro Kasumi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Kasumi ducks down to avoid it.
Kasumi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Kasumi throws a leg kick which misses Washington's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
Kasumi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Washington blocks a head kick by Kasumi.
Kasumi stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
and Kasumi counters with a good, hard body kick but Washington shrugs it off.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Kasumi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasumi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kasumi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasumi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Washington.
Kasumi digs a good body shot into Washington's ribs.
Kasumi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Washington misses with a hook
and Kasumi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washington thinking.
Kasumi thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
Kasumi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington wants to clinch up but Kasumi keeps it at a distance.
Kasumi looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Kasumi avoids the body shot from Washington.
Kasumi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshiro Kasumi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kasumi throws a one two combo.
Washington throws a solid leg kick but Kasumi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Washington.
Nice body punch from Kasumi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Washington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kasumi has got the better of the exchanges.
Washington keeps Kasumi at a distance using the push kick.
Washington gets a takedown into half guard.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kasumi defending well though.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kasumi wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington drops an elbow to the side of Kasumi's head.
Kasumi is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Oh Kasumi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kasumi trying to control from the bottom.
Washington is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kasumi is hurt! He's hurt bad - Washington fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kasumi from any more punishment! Congratulations to Washington! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Washington!
After the big win, Leonard Washington made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BeastMode and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by MMMBop. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
220 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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29
218 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bolt Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Palmares!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morris misses with a body kick.
Palmares shoots for a takedown but Morris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palmares takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Rodrigo Palmares has been cut.
Bolt Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Palmares on that attempt.
Bolt Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Palmares.
Palmares doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Morris catches Palmares right on the button with a cross.
Palmares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palmares off to one side.
Morris feints and as Palmares raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palmares keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris postures up.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Palmares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morris controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Morris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palmares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palmares staying out of range there.
Morris has Palmares up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris is trying to force a seperation but Palmares has the dominant position.
Morris tries a body shot but Palmares blocks it.
Morris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palmares.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morris just leaning against Palmares, taking a breather.
Morris lands a right hand.
Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palmares avoids it.
Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palmares is trying to pull guard but Morris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Palmares is trying to pull guard but Morris has him pressed against the cage.
Morris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morris swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morris smiles and moves away.
Morris thumps Palmares with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palmares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolt Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Palmares's cut.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morris moves out of range of the leg kick from Palmares.
Palmares throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palmares. That did some damage!
Palmares swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morris moves into the clinch.
Morris struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmares controls his hands.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morris connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palmares.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris throws a body punch but Palmares moves out of range.
Palmares dives in for a single leg takedown but Morris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bolt Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Palmares.
Morris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Palmares goes for a takedown attempt but Morris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morris tries to bum rush Palmares with a series of wild strikes but Palmares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palmares has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris closes the distance and pushes Palmares back into the cage.
Morris misses with some punches.
Palmares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palmares tries to pull guard but Morris won't allow it.
Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Palmares can't fight it off and eventually Morris manages to take the fight to the floor. Palmares looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Palmares keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris postures up.
Morris wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palmares trying to control the position.
Palmares is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Morris rolls with it to try and escape but Palmares cranks on the arm and Morris is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Palmares!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Palmares 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Roots-Game Theory. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
237 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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289 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newman takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Nate Newman has been cut.
Newman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Po throws a front kick aimed at Newman's knee but Newman avoids it well.
Po cracks Newman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Po has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Newman to stand back up!
Newman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oh Newman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newman slips a jab from Po.
Newman throws a body kick that misses.
Newman seems to have got his legs back now.
Newman misses with a body kick.
Newman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Po avoids the head kick by Newman.
Po lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newman at a distance.
Po avoids a kick to the body.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Po throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
Newman is looking to chop away at Po's legs.
Newman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Po's calf.
Po blocks a head kick by Newman.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Po lands a slapping body shot.
Newman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Newman.
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Po takes a jab right on the kisser.
Newman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Po stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Newman coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Po there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newman throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Newman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Po scores with a sloppy right hand. Newman should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick from Newman.
A head kick from Newman lands but Po takes it in his stride.
Newman throws a front kick that sends Po stumbling back into the cage.
Newman misses with a leg kick.
Newman drops Po with a beautiful combination! Po stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Newman is looking for the KO!
Po is rocked!
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Po is still on wobbly legs! Can Newman finish him?
Newman is stalking Po. Po circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Newman, and it's lights out! Po really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Newman!
A victorious Nate Newman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tong Po spoke after the fight, saying 'Well. The better man won so no excuses here. I'll be back . Better and stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vic Vitor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mac Dirty's chin.
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225 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Vitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Dirty!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor looks to throw the jab but Dirty is out of range.
Vitor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vitor swinging wildly here.
Vitor looks to land a left hand but Dirty moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Vitor does no damage.
Vitor 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.
Dirty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dirty lands in his opponent's guard.
Dirty stands up over Vitor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vitor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dirty working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Vitor gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitor is in trouble now - Dirty has advanced to mount!
Dirty scoring with strikes but Vitor is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Vitor in real trouble here! The ref calls for Vitor to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Dirty!
A very excited looking Mac Dirty 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Clasie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Caesar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Warriors of the World. Clasie has chosen Sensation White Anthem as his entrance music. Marcel Clasie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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32
290 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Julius Caesar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clasie!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clasie misses with a body shot.
Clasie misses with a low kick as Caesar jumps back.
Caesar just misses with a punch to the body.
Clasie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Caesar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clasie takes a swing at Caesar 's ribcage but misses.
Caesar scores with a nice head shot.
Clasie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clasie tries a head kick but it misses.
Caesar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clasie 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.
Caesar throws a body punch but Clasie moves out of range.
Clasie throws a looping overhand right but Caesar ducks down to avoid it.
Caesar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clasie.
Caesar ducks right into an uppercut from Clasie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clasie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clasie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caesar .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clasie connects with a nice looking jab.
Clasie throws out a loose jab but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caesar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clasie.
Clasie throws a sloppy body shot
and Caesar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clasie!
Caesar is trying to move to mount but Clasie reverses beautifully and ends up in Caesar 's guard.
Caesar is adopting a defensive guard.
Caesar working for a triangle but Clasie defends it easily.
Caesar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clasie wants to stand but Caesar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Caesar has his foot on Clasie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clasie works his way back into a safe position though.
Clasie wanted to stand there but Caesar had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clasie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clasie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caesar is proving hard to escape from.
Caesar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clasie stacks Caesar 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 Clasie!
Caesar is trying to control Clasie's posture but Clasie avoids it.
Caesar looking for a sweep but Clasie has passed into full mount! Oh no!
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.
Caesar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Clasie wants to get back to his feet.
Clasie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Caesar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clasie.
Clasie staying out of range there.
Clasie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clasie wants it to stay on the feet.
Clasie throws a sloppy head kick and Caesar moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Clasie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clasie throws an overhand right that lands on Caesar 's shoulder, as Caesar tries to avoid the shot.
Clasie works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caesar is defended easily by Clasie.
Clasie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clasie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caesar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clasie, right into the meat.
Caesar misses with a right hand
and Clasie counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar blocks a head kick by Clasie.
Clasie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caesar .
Marcel Clasie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clasie looks to land a left hand but Caesar moved out of range nicely.
Clasie throws a body kick that misses.
Caesar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clasie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clasie moves away from the strike by Caesar .
Clasie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caesar .
Caesar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clasie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caesar drops his hands momentarily and Clasie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Caesar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clasie looks to land a right hand but Caesar moved out of range.
Caesar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clasie.
Clasie scores with a head kick. Caesar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clasie scores with a hook to the body. Caesar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Clasie misses.
Clasie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clasie misses with a body shot
so Caesar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clasie wants to get back to his feet but Caesar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caesar throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caesar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clasie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clasie wants to stand up but Caesar is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Caesar throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clasie swings for the body but Caesar moves out of range.
Clasie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clasie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Marcel Clasie has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clasie. Clasie obviously looking to wear him down.
Caesar walks into a straight right hand from Clasie.
Clasie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Caesar blocks a head kick by Clasie.
Clasie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caesar on the side of the head.
Caesar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clasie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clasie throws a body kick that misses.
Clasie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clasie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clasie cracks Caesar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caesar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caesar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clasie to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clasie misses with a hook.
Marcel Clasie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar throws a hook but Clasie avoids it easily.
Caesar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clasie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clasie slips under a jab.
Clasie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caesar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Caesar ducks under a wild hook from Clasie.
Clasie misses with a head kick.
Clasie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clasie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caesar misses with a low kick as Clasie jumps back.
Clasie lands with a good body shot.
Caesar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clasie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Clasie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcel Clasie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clasie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caesar cracks Clasie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clasie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caesar lands with a nice body punch.
Caesar looks to score with a jab to the body but Clasie is just out of range.
Caesar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clasie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caesar shoots in but Clasie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clasie tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clasie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Caesar slips under a jab from Clasie.
Clasie swinging wildly here.
Caesar takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Caesar there.
Caesar moves away from the strike by Clasie.
Caesar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clasie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clasie throws a hook but Caesar blocks it.
Clasie looks to land a combination. Caesar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clasie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clasie throws a wild body kick that Caesar sees coming a mile off.
Clasie throws a right and a left that Caesar avoids nicely.
Crunch! Clasie slams his shin into Caesar 's torso.
Caesar throws a hook but Clasie blocks it.
Clasie misses the shot to the body.
Gaius Julius Caesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar cracks Clasie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Clasie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Caesar doesn't seem phased though.
Clasie throws a hook to the side of Caesar 's head but Caesar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caesar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clasie. Clasie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clasie misses with a hook. Caesar ducked under it nicely.
Caesar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clasie's guard.
Caesar postures up in Clasie's guard and throws a big left but Clasie blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caesar postures up in Clasie's guard and throws a big left but Clasie blocks it.
Caesar is looking to advance position but Clasie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Caesar wants to hold on but Clasie pushes him away.
Marcel Clasie 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.
Clasie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Clasie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caesar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caesar lands a jab to the nose.
Clasie throws a lazy right hand but Caesar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Caesar misses.
Clasie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clasie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caesar moves away.
Clasie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caesar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clasie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clasie scores with a one two! Caesar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Caesar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clasie's waist but Clasie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caesar off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clasie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clasie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caesar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caesar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caesar showed some decent athleticism there.
Caesar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caesar throwing shots but Clasie is blocking nicely.
Caesar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clasie defending well though.
Caesar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caesar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Clasie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clasie 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Clasie!
A victorious Marcel Clasie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Heimdall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimdall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Battle Beast - Black Ninja. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
184 lbs
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193 lbs
26 - 11 - 1 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vidar Heimdall!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Heimdall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Heimdall with an uppercut!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Heimdall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heimdall wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Heimdall is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Heimdall is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heimdall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heimdall's guard.
Johnson is pressing down on Heimdall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heimdall is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson moves into full mount! Heimdall won't be happy about that!
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Heimdall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Heimdall trying desperately to get to his feet.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heimdall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Heimdall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Heimdall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heimdall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson working Heimdall over with strikes here.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Johnson working Heimdall over with strikes here.
Heimdall is rocked!
Johnson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Heimdall wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Johnson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Johnson!
A relieved looking Luke Johnson 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Till I Collapse 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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276 lbs
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259 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Jacobs motions for Johnson to come forward. Jacobs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with a jab. Jacobs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Russell Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs 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.
Nice shot lands for Jacobs.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Jacobs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Jacobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacobs looks winded!
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson cracks Jacobs with an uppercut from hell and Jacobs crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Johnson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Jacobs is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacobs is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jacobs's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carter Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matti Teitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teitsi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin throws a low kick but Teitsi avoids it.
Teitsi scores with a nice body kick.
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Gavin takes a swing at Teitsi's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat.
Gavin feints and then cracks Teitsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teitsi down.
Teitsi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Teitsi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teitsi scores with a leg kick.
Teitsi throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin cracks the inside of Teitsi's front leg.
Teitsi loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teitsi's hands.
Teitsi moves into the clinch.
Teitsi blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Teitsi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin stalling.
Teitsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teitsi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gavin avoids it.
Teitsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin looking to slow down the pace here.
Gavin is trying to push Teitsi away but Teitsi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Teitsi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gavin's efforts to push away.
Teitsi landing knees to the head.
Teitsi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gavin's efforts to push away.
Teitsi tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Teitsi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gavin is defending well for now.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teitsi throws a leg kick which misses Gavin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gavin tries to avoid it.
Teitsi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teitsi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Teitsi drives through and clinches with Gavin against the cage.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Gavin pulls guard successfully.
Teitsi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi stands and throws Gavin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gavin tries to improve position but can't.
Teitsi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Teitsi 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin prevents Teitsi from moving into mount.
Teitsi working the ground and pound but Gavin is defending the strikes.
Teitsi wants to control but Gavin is keeping him busy.
Gavin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Teitsi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is trying desperately to improve position.
Teitsi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gavin is looking to escape.
Teitsi lands a couple of good shots and Gavin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gavin staying busy and making it hard for Teitsi to control.
Teitsi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gavin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Teitsi is hanging on to Gavin's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi wants to control but Gavin is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Teitsi controlling well, preventing Gavin from escaping the position.
Teitsi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gavin.
Teitsi has the hooks in. Gavin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Teitsi lands a shot to the head.
Teitsi scores with punches from the back.
Teitsi missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teitsi 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.
Teitsi throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a single leg into guard. Teitsi didn't expect that.
Gavin with a nice head shot there.
Teitsi wants to sweep but no luck.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Teitsi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teitsi is keeping the position for now.
Gavin keeps trying to improve his position.
Teitsi keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teitsi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gavin is one step ahead there.
Gavin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gavin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gavin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gavin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Teitsi's head.
Gavin postures up in Teitsi's guard and throws a big left but Teitsi blocks it.
Teitsi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gavin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Teitsi lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin ducks right into an uppercut from Teitsi.
Gavin misses with an uppercut
and Teitsi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matti Teitsi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teitsi moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teitsi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gavin. That did some damage!
Gavin moves out of range as Teitsi strikes.
Gavin lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin misses with a straight left.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teitsi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Teitsi misses the target.
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gavin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Teitsi connects with a single shot there.
Teitsi connects with a looping right hand.
Teitsi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Teitsi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gavin back to the cage. Teitsi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Teitsi moved out of range nicely.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Teitsi avoids it.
Gavin swings for the body but Teitsi moves out of range.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Teitsi.
Teitsi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teitsi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teitsi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teitsi looks for the body kick but Gavin saw that one coming.
Teitsi gets a clinch.
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!
Teitsi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teitsi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teitsi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Teitsi throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin is trying to break free.
Teitsi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teitsi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teitsi scores a nice knee to the body.
Teitsi working Gavin over with knees to the body.
Teitsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teitsi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gavin's face.
Teitsi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Teitsi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin wants to get back to striking at distance but Teitsi won't allow it.
Gavin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gavin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Teitsi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teitsi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gavin connects with a crisp jab.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teitsi as he jumps to the side.
Teitsi throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
A combination from Teitsi does no damage.
Gavin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab from Gavin.
Teitsi throws a leg kick but Gavin moved away.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teitsi slips under a jab.
Gavin throws a body punch but Teitsi moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Teitsi 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 Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Teitsi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teitsi connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Teitsi defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teitsi can pounce on him.
A jab from Teitsi finds it's way through Gavin's defenses.
Teitsi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teitsi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teitsi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teitsi motions for Gavin to come forward. Teitsi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin takes a swing at Teitsi's ribcage but misses.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Teitsi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teitsi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Teitsi checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Gavin lands.
A head kick misses from Teitsi.
Gavin cracks Teitsi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gavin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tommy Gavin has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teitsi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teitsi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teitsi keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully.
Teitsi looking for a sweep. Not yet Teitsi, not yet.
Gavin trying to control but Teitsi is working from the bottom.
Gavin won't allow Teitsi to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi is controlling Gavin's posture.
Gavin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Teitsi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gavin.
Gavin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Teitsi.
Teitsi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teitsi thows a leg kick but Gavin checks it
and Gavin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Teitsi is trying to keep Gavin in close.
Gavin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin trying to control but Teitsi is working from the bottom.
Gavin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Teitsi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Teitsi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gavin is one step ahead there.
Teitsi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teitsi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gavin postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Teitsi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gavin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Teitsi's guard.
Gavin postures up.
Teitsi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Teitsi pulls Gavin in close to prevent any damage.
Gavin trying to control but Teitsi is working from the bottom.
Teitsi wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin advances position into side control!
Teitsi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Gavin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Teitsi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teitsi wants to control but Gavin postures up.
Gavin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Teitsi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Teitsi regains half guard.
Teitsi wants to control but Gavin is keeping busy.
Teitsi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gavin.
Gavin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gavin throws some wild stikes that Teitsi manages to avoid easily.
Teitsi working to try and regain half guard.
Gavin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin thowing shots but they're missing.
Teitsi tries to hold on but Gavin postures up.
Gavin raining down shots from the mount!
Gavin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gavin misses with a head shot.
Teitsi is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Teitsi is trying to control but Gavin manages to pass to mount!
Teitsi tries to hold on but Gavin postures up.
Gavin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gavin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gavin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gavin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Teitsi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Teitsi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teitsi moves into the clinch.
Teitsi working Gavin over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Teitsi obliges.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Teitsi throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Teitsi misses with a knee to the head.
Gavin wants to get back to striking at distance but Teitsi won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teitsi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gavin is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Teitsi.
Teitsi with a knee to the head.
Gavin is trying to pull guard but Teitsi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Gavin dives in for a single leg takedown but Teitsi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matti Teitsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gavin.
Gavin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Teitsi controls the action.
Teitsi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Teitsi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teitsi lands a right hand.
Teitsi scores with a knee to the head.
Gavin is struggling to control the position.
Gavin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Teitsi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teitsi pushes Gavin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matti Teitsi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teitsi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gavin's face.
Teitsi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gavin is defending well for now.
Teitsi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gavin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Teitsi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi is working Gavin over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teitsi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gavin is trying to trip Teitsi. He has hold of a leg but Teitsi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gavin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Teitsi keeping full guard, as Gavin tries to pass.
Teitsi controlling the position.
Teitsi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gavin stopping the sweep attempt from Teitsi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin passes Teitsi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gavin throwing shots but Teitsi is blocking nicely.
Gavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teitsi keeps working.
Gavin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gavin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Teitsi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gavin.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teitsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Teitsi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teitsi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teitsi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin with a hook.
Teitsi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teitsi looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Teitsi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teitsi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin throws a nice looking combination but Teitsi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Teitsi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teitsi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Teitsi!
Matti Teitsi is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Matti Teitsi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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