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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikaika Nakane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikaika Nakane told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ikaika Nakane!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Nakane - just one landing.
Nakane stuns Lashley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakane cracks Lashley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lashley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nakane finish him?
It looks like Bobby Lashley has been cut.
Lashley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakane tries to avoid it but Lashley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakane to the ground. Nakane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lashley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Nakane misses with a low kick as Lashley jumps back.
Nakane throws a low kick but Lashley moves out of range easily.
Nakane lands a big right hand that sends Lashley crashing to the mat! Nakane stays standing though and waves Lashley back to his feet!
A combination from Nakane does no damage.
Nakane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Nakane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lashley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakane cracks Lashley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lashley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nakane finish him?
Lashley is rocked!
Nakane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Lashley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakane works Lashley's body with a nice hook.
Lashley seems to have got his legs back now.
Lashley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakane throws an overhand right that has Lashley reeling! Nakane follows up with more punches and Lashley is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ikaika Nakane!
Ikaika Nakane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Drew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rhys Drew has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rhys Drew seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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211 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhys Drew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Locke!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ivan Locke has been cut.
We've been told by Drew's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drew lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Locke falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rhys Drew!
Rhys Drew was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blind Shaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baroni's entrance music is Beastie Boys- Fight for your right. A fine choice. Shaman has chosen Showdown as his entrance music. Joe Baroni has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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167 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blind Shaman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baroni works Shaman's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Baroni as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Baroni walks into a straight right hand from Shaman.
Baroni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baroni slips under a jab from Shaman.
Baroni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaman shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baroni slips a jab from Shaman.
Shaman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Shaman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Shaman lands a slapping body shot.
Shaman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baroni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman lands with an overhand left.
Shaman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shaman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baroni lands with a nice combination. Shaman backs away looking to recover.
Shaman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shaman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baroni in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Shaman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baroni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baroni misses with a body punch
and Shaman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shaman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baroni throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baroni is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Baroni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaman cracks Baroni on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Baroni falls backwards against the cage. Shaman follows up with more strikes that drop Baroni to his knees. Shaman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Baroni! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blind Shaman!
Post fight, Blind Shaman took to the microphone: 'I died for him...inside I lost, because I could have prevented such a brutal finish. My Master in the underworld would have taken my other eye for such insolence.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luka Janko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janko comes into the arena with Radical Businessman - Japanther blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dean's choice of entrance music: The Bucketheads - The Bomb [These Sounds Fall Into My Mind] . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luka Janko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dean!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Janko as he jumps to the side.
Janko tried to counter with a leg kick but Dean avoided it.
The fighters circling - Janko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dean takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Janko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dean's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janko takes the fight into the clinch.
Dean pulls guard successfully.
Dean is controlling Janko's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dean!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Janko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dean.
Janko gets back to half guard.
Janko is not content to let Dean control the position.
Dean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Janko trying to hold on to Dean's head to control him but Dean postures up.
Janko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Janko.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Janko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean stopping the sweep attempt from Janko.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Janko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janko controls Dean momentarily but Dean frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Janko throws an off balance right hand
and Dean counters with a series of strikes. Janko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Janko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luka Janko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Dean shoots in and gets a takedown into Janko's guard.
Janko looking to control.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Janko is on top in guard.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Janko from controlling successfully.
Dean 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.
Dean seems keen to control Janko's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Janko from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luka Janko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dean tries to bum rush Janko with a series of wild strikes but Janko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Janko lands a high kick!
It looks like Mike Dean has been cut.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Dean throws a combination. Janko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown but Janko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dean gets tackled into the cage by Janko. Janko maintains the clinch.
Janko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dean 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.
Janko circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Janko.
Janko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean cracks Janko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
Janko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dean's sensitive parts.
Janko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dean has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Janko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Janko wants it to stay on the feet.
Luka Janko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Dean tries for a takedown but Janko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dean avoids the head kick by Janko.
Dean tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
Janko tries to counter by clinching up but Dean breaks away and moves out of range.
Janko rushes Dean and presses him up against the cage.
Janko controlling the action here for a moment.
Dean can't get the takedown.
Janko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dean has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean has Janko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Janko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Janko smiles and moves away.
Dean closes the distance and clinches up with Janko, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes Janko against the cage but Janko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Janko misses with a body kick.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Janko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Janko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luka Janko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janko tries to clinch but Dean is having none of it.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Dean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Janko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dean managing to block the knees to the body from Janko.
Janko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Janko tries to score with a low kick but Dean moves his leg out of the way.
Dean tries for a takedown but Janko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janko swats away the attempt to clinch by Dean.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dean slips under a jab.
Janko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Janko stuffs the takedown.
Janko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Janko.
Janko throws a head kick that Dean semi-blocks.
Dean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Janko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Janko defends it nicely.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Janko scoring well with a low kick there.
Janko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Janko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Janko pinned against the cage. Janko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Janko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Janko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Dean's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Janko throws a head kick but Dean moves out of range.
Dean tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dean takes one on the button.
Dean wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Janko as Dean shoots in.
Janko with a hook.
Luka Janko is winning the standup battle so far.
Janko closes the distance and clinches.
Janko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Janko is defending well.
Luka Janko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Janko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Janko manages to break the clinch.
Janko misses with a low kick.
Janko misses with a head kick.
Dean with the counter takedown but Janko avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janko cracks the inside of Dean's front leg.
Janko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Janko circles away.
Dean looks for a takedown but Janko sprawls well.
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Janko misses with a kick to the body.
Janko lands a head kick!
Dean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Janko but Janko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Janko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dean.
Dean shoots in and gets a takedown into Janko's guard.
Dean stopping the sweep attempt from Janko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to pass into half guard but Janko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Janko is in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janko passes Dean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Janko wants to pass the guard but Dean is defending well.
Janko trying to control the pace.
Janko trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away.
Dean trying to hold on to Janko's head to control him but Janko postures up.
Luka Janko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Janko in particular looking to stall.
Janko wants to take a breather but Dean is having none of it.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janko is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Janko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Janko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dean still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dean has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janko keeps working.
Dean in side control, throwing shots but Janko defends.
Janko sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janko's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Janko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Janko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Janko!
An out of breath Luka Janko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders has chosen I Have a Dream as his entrance music. Anthony Joseph could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rod Sanders's chin.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanders shoots in for a double leg but Joseph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joseph gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joseph working a defensive guard here.
Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Joseph wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
Joseph on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joseph tries to get out of the position.
Sanders advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Sanders throws an elbow but Joseph slips to the side and avoids it well.
Joseph wants to control but Sanders postures up.
Joseph tries to escape but Sanders is in control.
Joseph is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanders has hold of Joseph's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Joseph seems comfortable defending it but Sanders has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Joseph is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Joseph is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sanders couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rod Sanders!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rod Sanders thanked V-Mask Clothing + 10% laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khaled Kalil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian OTool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalil kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Rob - Whoa!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khaled Kalil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian OTool!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OTool comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalil. That's going to slow OTool down.
OTool fails to land with a series of punches.
OTool scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kalil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kalil misses with a head kick.
Kalil throws a head kick but OTool moves out of range.
OTool lands a nice hook to Kalil's body. Kalil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from OTool.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OTool tries to clinch but Kalil moves out of range.
Khaled Kalil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OTool misses with a wild combination.
OTool misses with a two punch combination.
OTool throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Kalil.
OTool steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kalil.
Kalil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalil throws a head kick that misses.
Kalil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalil throws a leg kick but OTool checks it.
OTool rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalil lets loose with a powerful body kick. OTool will feel that in the morning.
OTool 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.
Kalil scores with a leg kick.
Kalil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OTool has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
OTool pushes Kalil up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalil blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from OTool fails to land.
OTool working aggressively here.
Kalil misses with a punch to the body.
Kalil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OTool 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.
Kalil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OTool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OTool misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalil wants to slow OTool down by chopping away at his legs.
OTool throws a series of punches but Kalil avoids them all with ease.
OTool rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalil throws a nice inside leg kick.
OTool checks a low kick from Kalil.
OTool swinging wildly here.
OTool moves in looking to clinch but Kalil pushes him off.
Kalil misses with a head kick.
Good work by OTool as he checks the leg kick.
OTool fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalil manages to avoid it.
No joy there for OTool, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OTool's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kalil connects with a vicious head kick that knocks OTool to the floor! Kalil dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Brian OTool has been cut.
Kalil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OTool defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OTool is staying active underneath Kalil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OTool blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalil.
Kalil stands up and beckons OTool to join him on the feet.
OTool looks to land a combination but Kalil avoids it well.
A punch combination from OTool misses.
Kalil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
OTool on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
OTool looks winded!
OTool avoids the head kick by Kalil.
OTool steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kalil.
Kalil lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kalil connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalil circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! OTool drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kalil follows OTool to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaled Kalil!
After winning the bout, Khaled Kalil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Micheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigoberto Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brazilian National Anthem. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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192 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franco Micheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rigoberto Lamas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Micheli.
Micheli is looking to clinch but Lamas is avoiding it.
Lamas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lamas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigoberto Lamas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Micheli wants to clinch.
Lamas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Micheli moves out of range as Lamas strikes.
Lamas throws a jab but it's blocked by Micheli.
Micheli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamas as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Micheli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Micheli clinches up with Lamas and pushes him back against the cage.
Micheli looking to throw knees to the head but Lamas is blocking nicely.
Micheli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Micheli looking to throw knees to the head but Lamas is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Micheli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lamas 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.
Micheli lands a knee to the head.
Micheli lands a knee to the body.
Micheli lands a knee to the body.
Lamas looks winded!
Micheli lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rigoberto Lamas has been cut.
Lamas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Micheli has him pressed against the cage.
Micheli misses with a knee to the head.
Micheli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lamas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Micheli is looking to clinch.
Lamas throws a big shot that misses.
Lamas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamas misses with a straight right.
Lamas looks to throw the jab but Micheli is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamas throws a body punch but Micheli moves out of range.
Lamas misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lamas.
Micheli tries to clinch up.
Micheli doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamas circles away.
Lamas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franco Micheli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigoberto Lamas.
Micheli wants to clinch up but Lamas keeps it at a distance.
Micheli moves into range and clinches up with Lamas.
Lamas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Micheli looking to throw knees to the head but Lamas is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Micheli.
Micheli scores with a knee to the head.
Lamas takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Micheli.
Micheli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lamas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamas's defenses.
Micheli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Micheli scores with a knee to the head.
Micheli landing knees to the head.
Lamas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Micheli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lamas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Micheli lands a nice knee to the body.
Micheli with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Micheli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Micheli landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Micheli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Micheli fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Micheli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Micheli forces Lamas back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micheli working Lamas over with knees to the body.
Micheli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Micheli connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lamas's face.
Micheli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamas blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Lamas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lamas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Micheli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Micheli lands a knee to the head.
Micheli scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Micheli.
Micheli lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Rigoberto Lamas's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Micheli misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Micheli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rigoberto Lamas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Micheli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lamas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco Micheli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Micheli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Micheli darts in and clinches Lamas up against the cage.
Micheli tries to land a knee to the head but Lamas blocks with his arms.
Lamas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Micheli leaning against his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Micheli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lamas's brow.
Lamas is trying to pull guard but Micheli has him pressed against the cage.
Micheli misses with a knee strike.
Micheli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Micheli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micheli wants to clinch.
Micheli moves in looking to clinch but Lamas pushes him off.
Micheli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheli closes the distance and clinches.
Micheli looking to throw knees to the head but Lamas is blocking nicely.
Lamas tries to break the clinch but Micheli is controlling the position.
Micheli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franco Micheli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigoberto Lamas.
Lamas is trying to break the clinch but Micheli is controlling him.
Micheli misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Micheli.
Micheli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lamas is breathing heavily.
Micheli lands an elbow that stopped Lamas in his tracks for a moment.
Micheli misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Micheli.
Micheli connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lamas's face.
Micheli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Micheli scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheli crunches a lovely knee into Lamas's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Micheli lands an elbow that stopped Lamas in his tracks for a moment.
Micheli slowing the pace effectively.
Lamas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamas jumps guard but Micheli stands there with Lamas around his waist. Lamas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lamas is trying to break free.
Micheli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Micheli connects with a knee to the head.
Micheli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Micheli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Micheli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lamas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Micheli.
Micheli lands a good knee to the midsection. Lamas won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheli connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lamas's face.
Micheli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Micheli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Micheli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamas can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Micheli.
Micheli looking to throw knees to the head but Lamas is blocking nicely.
Lamas working hard to break the clinch.
Lamas takes an elbow to the temple.
Micheli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Micheli lands a damaging elbow.
Lamas is trying to break the clinch but Micheli has him pressed against the cage.
Micheli lands an elbow that stopped Lamas in his tracks for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lamas is trying to force a seperation but Micheli has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micheli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamas.
Micheli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franco Micheli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Micheli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Micheli scores with a knee to the head.
The cut above Rigoberto Lamas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lamas is trying to pull guard but Micheli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lamas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Micheli is trying to keep an underhook but Lamas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Micheli wants to get back to his feet.
Micheli is not content to let Lamas control the position.
Lamas is looking for a kimura but Micheli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lamas to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Micheli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rigoberto Lamas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lamas or perhaps it was just good defense by Micheli, which made it look bad.
Lamas keeps the fight on the outside.
Lamas misses the shot to the body.
Lamas misses the jab.
Micheli is looking to counter the offense by Lamas and move into the clinch.
Lamas throws out a loose jab but Micheli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Micheli ducks under a wild hook from Lamas.
Micheli clinches up with Lamas and pushes him back against the cage.
Micheli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lamas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamas avoiding damage as Micheli throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lamas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Micheli connects with a knee to the head.
Lamas is trying to break the clinch but Micheli is controlling him.
Lamas tries to break the clinch but Micheli is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lamas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamas wants a takedown but no success here.
Lamas takes an elbow to the temple.
Micheli scores with a knee to the head.
Micheli drops Lamas with a big knee straight up the middle! Lamas is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Lamas is rocked!
Micheli wants to clinch up but Lamas keeps it at a distance.
Lamas is still on wobbly legs! Can Micheli finish him?
Micheli clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Micheli maintains plum control as Lamas tries to back straight out! Micheli connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Lamas blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Franco Micheli!
Our winner, Franco Micheli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo has chosen Also Sprach Zarathustra as his entrance music. Nikolai Nation had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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23
162 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolai Nation!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nation with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nation has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweat Lodge in the buildup to the fight.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nation.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeBramalo 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.
Nice body punch from Nation.
DeBramalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nation checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nation sizes up DeBramalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nation walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeBramalo.
Nation connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeBramalo's hands.
DeBramalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nation connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nation swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nation has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeBramalo.
Nation misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Nation.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeBramalo. Nation shrugs it off though.
A big right from Nation misses.
DeBramalo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nation swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
DeBramalo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nation misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Nation misses.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
Nikolai Nation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nation lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Nation.
Nation throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
Nation takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Nation.
Nation throws a lazy right hand but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeBramalo feints the counter takedown.
DeBramalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo throws a right hand that misses
and Nation counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nation misses with a hook
and DeBramalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nation misses with a hook. DeBramalo ducked under it nicely.
DeBramalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nation misses with a left hand
and DeBramalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Nation misses.
Nation throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a shoot takedown. Nation fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeBramalo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is stalling here. Nation is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DeBramalo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nation has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
DeBramalo is trying to get back to half guard.
DeBramalo wants to control but Nation postures up.
DeBramalo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nation's best efforts.
Nation looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nation is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nation trying to control the action but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo looking for submissions off his back.
Nation trying to control from DeBramalo's half guard. DeBramalo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
DeBramalo has his foot on Nation's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nation works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeBramalo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeBramalo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nation gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeBramalo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nation gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nation is looking to stand up but DeBramalo won't let him.
Nation trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
DeBramalo misses with a hook.
Nation waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
Nation looks to land a combination but DeBramalo avoids it well.
Nation checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
Nation throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolai Nation is winning the standup battle so far.
Nation thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
Nation throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeBramalo tries to land a leg kick but Nation saw it coming and moves away.
Nation misses with a hook.
Nation throws a lazy right hand but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Nation.
Nation swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nation gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Nation.
And DeBramalo tries to counter it with a takedown but Nation pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeBramalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Nation to counter with a crisp jab.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nation.
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nation paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nation throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nation throws a body shot but no joy.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nation.
Nation misses with a right hand
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Nation throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeBramalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nation swinging wildly here.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Nation.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. DeBramalo catches Nation right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nation throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeBramalo counters with a straight right hand.
Nation tests DeBramalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeBramalo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nation is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. DeBramalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Nation is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nation uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nation misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
DeBramalo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nation seems to have got his legs back now.
Nation is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DeBramalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nation looks to land a right hand but DeBramalo moved out of range.
Nation missing with a left hand there. DeBramalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeBramalo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nation misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with an outside leg kick.
Nation 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.
DeBramalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nation with a nice cross.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nation throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo wants to clinch up but Nation keeps it at a distance.
Nation clobbers DeBramalo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nation.
Nation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a series of punches but Nation moves out of range.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nation.
Nation misses with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a good low kick that Nation was not able to check.
DeBramalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nation throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
DeBramalo with the counter takedown but Nation avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeBramalo lands a nice shot that snaps Nation's head back.
DeBramalo jabs Nation right on the nose. Nation blinks but takes it well.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Nation.
DeBramalo lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeBramalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nation to score with a decent uppercut.
Nation is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeBramalo throws a lazy body kick
and Nation counters with a stiff right hand.
DeBramalo misses with a straight right.
Nation appears to be looking for a big counter.
DeBramalo connects with a looping right hand.
Nation throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
Nation walks into a straight right hand from DeBramalo.
Nation jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nation throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeBramalo throws a chopping leg kick but Nation manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nation scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeBramalo doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Nation.
Nation moves out of range of the body kick from DeBramalo.
It looked like Nation was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick which misses Nation's front leg but catches the back leg as Nation tries to avoid it.
Nation misses with a wild body shot.
Nation misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeBramalo cracks the inside of Nation's front leg.
Nikolai Nation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Nation moved out of range nicely.
Nation tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBramalo throws out the jab.
Nation checks a leg kick.
DeBramalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Nation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
Nation misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo misses with a wild combination.
Nation misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo tries to land a leg kick but Nation saw it coming and moves away.
Nation throws a shot from downtown. DeBramalo moves away and avoids it.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nation's calf.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
Nation's corner calls for a 1-2. Nation obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nation connects with a looping right hand.
DeBramalo thumps Nation with a low kick.
Nation fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Nation.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nation throws a series of punches but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Nation misses with the combination.
Nation misses with a double jab
and DeBramalo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nation's knee momentarily.
DeBramalo lands with a good body shot.
Nation throws an off balance right hand
and DeBramalo counters with an inside leg kick.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Nation.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeBramalo.
Nation throws the left hand but DeBramalo avoids the punch easily.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Nation's shoulder, as Nation tries to avoid the shot.
Nation just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo misses with a hook.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nation misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nation scores with a nice head shot.
Nation throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeBramalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nation's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeBramalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nation scrambles back to his feet.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nation misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeBramalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nation under the eye.
Nation looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeBramalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nation works over DeBramalo's head and body with a nice combination.
DeBramalo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nation will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeBramalo shoots in and drives through. Nation sprawls well.
Nation throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo slips under a jab.
Nation takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick but Nation sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeBramalo defending well as Nation loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nation's calf.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick that misses.
Nation on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Nation avoids it.
DeBramalo slips a jab and a cross from Nation.
Nation looks to land a right hand but DeBramalo moved out of range.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Nation.
And DeBramalo tries to counter it with a takedown but Nation pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DeBramalo motions for Nation to come forward. DeBramalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Nation.
Nation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nation.
DeBramalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nation circles away quickly and effectively.
Nation will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nation throws a right hand that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Nation.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nation. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nation.
DeBramalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeBramalo.
Nation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeBramalo circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Nation throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Nation.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Nation slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeBramalo.
A swing and a miss from Nation.
DeBramalo looks for the body kick but Nation saw that one coming.
DeBramalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nation, as that shot connected.
Nation misses the shot to the body.
DeBramalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Nation.
And DeBramalo tries to counter it with a takedown but Nation pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nation misses the shot to the body.
Nation cracks DeBramalo with a good jab.
Nation connects with a jab.
DeBramalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nation.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Nation misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeBramalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeBramalo cracks the inside of Nation's front leg.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nation.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot.
Nation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nation misses with a body shot.
Nation throws a lazy right hand but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nation throws a poor cross that misses
and DeBramalo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
No joy there for Nation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeBramalo. That's going to slow Nation down.
DeBramalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeBramalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nation swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nation swats away the attempt to clinch by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo connects with an inside leg kick.
DeBramalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nation lands with a nice combination. DeBramalo backs away looking to recover.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Nation.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Nation.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the body.
Nation connects with a nice looking jab.
Nation moves out of range as DeBramalo throws a body kick.
Nation appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Nation.
A big right from Nation misses.
DeBramalo flicks out a counter leg kick but Nation steps away.
Nation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left and a right from DeBramalo both land. Nice combination.
DeBramalo scores with a spinning back kick!
DeBramalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nation misses with a wild combination.
Nation misses with a right hand
enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeBramalo.
Nation swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Nation throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nation.
Nation swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeBramalo swings widly with a right hand
and Nation counters with a nice body shot.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the side of Nation's head but Nation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
Nation misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo throws a series of punches but Nation moves out of range.
Nation tries to keep at a distance but DeBramalo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeBramalo tries to work over Nation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Nation.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation wants to get back to striking at distance but DeBramalo won't allow it.
DeBramalo scores with a shot to the side of Nation's head.
DeBramalo working aggressively here.
DeBramalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nations head.
Nation has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeBramalo working aggressively here.
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
Nation wants to get back to striking at distance but DeBramalo won't allow it.
Good body shot from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nation wants to get back to striking at distance but DeBramalo won't allow it.
Nation prevents a body shot from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nation backwards.
Nation has had enough of the clinch but DeBramalo keeps him there for the moment.
Nation blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DeBramalo blocks a body shot from Nation.
Nation blocks an uppercut.
DeBramalo keeps control of Nation as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nation has had enough of the clinch but DeBramalo keeps him there for the moment.
DeBramalo has Nation pressed against the cage, preventing Nation from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeBramalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nation is trying to break the clinch but DeBramalo is controlling him.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Nation.
DeBramalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nation backwards.
DeBramalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses.
DeBramalo throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from DeBramalo on the inside.
DeBramalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeBramalo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeBramalo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nation's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nation drops to his knees and DeBramalo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo is the new lightweight champion!
Quentin DeBramalo took some time post fight to say the following; 'Nicolai Nation, I haven't decided if I'm going to tap you out or knock you out yet. Let me know if you have a preference.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Carlos Danger enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Staunton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Danger!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staunton throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger misses with an uppercut. Staunton saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Danger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Danger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve Staunton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staunton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Staunton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Danger as he avoids it easily.
Staunton tries for a takedown but Danger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Staunton has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Staunton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Staunton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Staunton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staunton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Danger is fending him off so far but Staunton persists. Nope, Danger circles away and we're back to standing.
Staunton ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staunton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Staunton dives in for a single leg takedown but Danger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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!
Danger throws a hook to the side of Staunton's head but Staunton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Staunton. Those never looked like landing.
Staunton blocks a low kick nicely.
Staunton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Danger works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Staunton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danger defending well though.
Staunton drops an elbow to the side of Danger's head.
Danger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Staunton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staunton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Danger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Staunton, into his guard.
Staunton controlling Danger's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton 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.
Danger being controlled here momentarily.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Staunton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Staunton pulls Danger in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger preventing the sweep.
Staunton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Staunton keeping moving, preventing Danger from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Danger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Staunton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Staunton connects with a looping right hand.
Staunton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Danger to the ground. Staunton is now in Danger's guard.
Staunton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Danger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Staunton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Staunton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sloppy strikes there by Staunton.
Staunton taking a break here but Danger is having none of it and regains half guard.
Danger tries to kick Staunton off but Staunton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Staunton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Staunton throws a right and a left that Danger avoids nicely.
A jab from Danger does it's job there.
Danger misses with a wild body shot.
Danger throws a big shot that misses.
Staunton feinted with a counter takedown.
Staunton dives in for a single leg takedown but Danger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danger throws a hook but Staunton blocks it.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staunton.
Staunton throws a nice looking combination but Danger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Staunton staying out of range there.
Staunton misses with a combination
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.
Staunton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Staunton shoots in but Danger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Staunton or perhaps it was just good defense by Danger, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Staunton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danger swings for the body but Staunton moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staunton shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger misses with an uppercut. Staunton saw that one coming.
Staunton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Danger as he avoids it easily.
Danger misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Danger misses.
Danger cracks Staunton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab, jab by Danger - just one landing.
Staunton has his takedown stuffed
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Staunton or perhaps it was just good defense by Danger, which made it look bad.
Staunton cracks Danger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Staunton avoids the body shot from Danger.
Steve Staunton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danger misses with a hook.
Carlos Danger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Danger.
Staunton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staunton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staunton ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Staunton slips under a jab from Danger.
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!
Danger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danger.
The fighters circling - Danger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staunton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Staunton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danger! But no joy.
Staunton tests Danger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Staunton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danger swivels and escapes.
Staunton tries for a takedown but Danger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Staunton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danger misses with a hook.
Danger misses with a straight left.
Danger tries to score with a low kick but Staunton moves his leg out of the way.
Staunton fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Danger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staunton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Staunton.
Danger defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton with the ground and pound but Danger regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Staunton wants to take a breather but Danger is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Danger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Danger wants to control but Staunton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danger tries to kick Staunton off but Staunton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Staunton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Staunton working the head and body with strikes.
Danger trying to control here.
Staunton is trying to control the action in half guard but Danger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Staunton with the ground and pound but Danger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Staunton working some strikes from top position.
Staunton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Staunton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Staunton winds up and cracks Danger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Staunton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Staunton content to control rather than advance.
Staunton is pressing down on Danger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danger is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Staunton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Danger back to the cage. Staunton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Staunton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danger throws out the jab.
Staunton scores with a one two! Danger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Staunton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Danger is trying to defend but Staunton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Danger wants to get back to his feet.
Staunton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Staunton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danger's head.
Staunton 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.
Staunton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Staunton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danger tries to kick Staunton off but Staunton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger trying to control but Staunton postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Staunton with the ground and pound but Danger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Staunton won't allow Danger to get back to his feet.
Staunton preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Staunton slips under a jab from Danger.
Staunton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Staunton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Danger sprawls well initially but Staunton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Staunton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Staunton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danger's guard.
Danger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Staunton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton trying to control the position from guard on top but Danger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danger trying to control the position here.
Staunton wants to pass the guard but Danger is keeping the position.
Staunton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Danger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Staunton pulls Danger in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton 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.
Staunton managing to control the position.
Staunton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Staunton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Staunton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staunton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Staunton keeping moving, preventing Danger from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Danger. No joy for Staunton on that attempt.
Staunton throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger lands a nice shot that snaps Staunton's head back.
Danger throws a shot from downtown. Staunton moves away and avoids it.
Staunton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danger.
Staunton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Danger circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danger! But no joy.
Staunton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Staunton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staunton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staunton moves out of range as Danger strikes.
Staunton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Staunton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Staunton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Staunton!
Steve Staunton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spiral Stairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saloth Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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268 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spiral Stairs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saloth Sar!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sar lands a head kick. Stairs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Spiral Stairs has been cut.
Stairs swings for the body but Sar moves out of range.
Stairs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stairs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sar.
Sar throws a head kick but Stairs moves out of range.
Stairs scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stairs. Sar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stairs's head.
Stairs shoots in for a takedown but Sar shows good takedown defense.
Stairs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sar scores with a nice body kick.
Stairs avoids the head kick by Sar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack! Sar lands a heavy head kick that drops Stairs. The ref tackles Sar to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stairs was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Saloth Sar!
Saloth Sar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Spiral Stairs was interviewed post fight and said 'The fight's not over until my opponent tests clean for drugs...and given his history in that regard, this fight is probably a No Contest.'.
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