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NYFN 38 : Ganger vs Vercotti PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Degen Gambloor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Degen Gambloor!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambloor tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke misses with an uppercut. Gambloor saw that one coming.
Locke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Ivan Locke has been cut.
Locke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gambloor sprawls well. Gambloor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Locke gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambloor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Locke defends it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Locke working hard to break the clinch.
Gambloor landing knees to the head.
Gambloor digs a right hand underneath Locke's ribcage. Locke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Locke wants to get back to striking at distance but Gambloor won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Gambloor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gambloor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Locke up against the cage.
Gambloor has Locke pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambloor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Locke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Locke working hard to break the clinch.
Locke is trying to push Gambloor away but Gambloor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from Gambloor.
Gambloor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Locke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Locke is trying to push Gambloor away but Gambloor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Gambloor to work.
Locke wants to get back to striking at distance but Gambloor won't allow it.
Gambloor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gambloor lands a nice knee to the body.
Locke is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gambloor.
Gambloor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Locke takes a knee right on the jaw!
Locke is rocked!
Ivan Locke's cut is getting worse.
Gambloor lands an elbow inside that Locke shrugs off.
Oh Locke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A fake to the body and Gambloor gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Locke! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Locke falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Degen Gambloor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markov Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markov Petrenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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176 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markov Petrenko!
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, Igor Alexis!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrenko manages to avoid it.
Alexis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot by Alexis.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexis as he connects with a hook.
Alexis steps in with a hook that catches Petrenko right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alexis follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Petrenko looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Alexis!
In his post fight interview, Igor Alexis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Drew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Hallava (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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210 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Granite 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
2 - 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Hallava!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drew shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hallava as he jumps to the side.
Drew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hallava counters with a series of strikes. Drew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hallava feints with a jab and clips Drew right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Drew is sent crashing into the canvas and Hallava leaps in for the kill! Drew tries to get to his feet but Hallava is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Drew is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Hallava!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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219 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hammer Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Nova!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Hammer Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters by clinching up.
Nova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nova jabs Fist right on the nose. Fist blinks but takes it well.
Fist delivers a nice body kick.
Nova takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nova stuns Fist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist misses the body punch
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fist defends well and Nova ends up having to push Fist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fist is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fist scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist moves away from the strike by Nova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fist sprawls well. Fist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nova gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Nova.
Fist throws a right hand that Nova ducks under and follows up with a left that Nova also avoids with ease.
Fist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nova counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nova is pushing down on Fist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fist is fighting to maintain full guard but Nova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nova throws a strike but Fist avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova landing with the ground and pound.
Nova trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nova has Fist in his guard.
Nova has Fist pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova has his feet on Fist's thighs here. He's pushed Fist off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fist screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Nova!
A very excited looking Viktor Nova 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tumbu Bukasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tumbu Bukasa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kurt Lockheart's chin.
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199 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tumbu Bukasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Lockheart!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockheart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bukasa is fending him off so far but Lockheart persists. Nope, Bukasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Lockheart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bukasa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bukasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bukasa sets himself, and Lockheart steps forward looking for the clinch! Bukasa avoids it this time.
Bukasa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lockheart's head.
It looks like Kurt Lockheart has been cut.
Lockheart tries to clinch up but Bukasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Bukasa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bukasa tries to land a front kick but Lockheart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lockheart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Bukasa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lockheart blocks a head kick by Bukasa.
Lockheart wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockheart darts in looking for a takedown but Bukasa gets double underhooks and turns Lockheart into the cage.
Tumbu Bukasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Lockheart.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bukasa. That's going to slow Lockheart down.
We've been informed that Lockheart 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.
Bukasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bukasa throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockheart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bukasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bukasa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lockheart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been told by Bukasa's head coaches at King's Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bukasa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bukasa.
Lockheart darts in and clinches Bukasa up against the cage.
Lockheart has Bukasa pressed against the cage, preventing Bukasa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lockheart can't get the takedown.
Bukasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukasa feints and then cracks Lockheart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lockheart down.
Bukasa scoring well with a low kick there.
Lockheart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bukasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lockheart's sensitive parts.
Bukasa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lockheart takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bukasa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tumbu Bukasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockheart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukasa circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockheart tries to clinch up.
Lockheart fails with the takedown
and Bukasa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lockheart is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bukasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bukasa.
The fighters circle, before Bukasa throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lockheart's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bukasa lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tumbu Bukasa!
Tumbu Bukasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kurt Lockheart spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry I did not deliver. I'll work harder in order not to disappoint the fans.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luka Janko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janko comes to the cage accompanied by Radical Businessman - Japanther. 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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192 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone avoids the head kick by Janko.
Malone wants to counter with a clinch but Janko pushes him away.
Janko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malone throws a good cross that connects.
Janko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Janko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Janko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Janko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malone misses with a straight right.
Janko lands a leg kick that knocks Malone off balance momentarily.
Malone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Janko moves away.
Janko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malone defending well as Janko loads up on a big left hand.
Janko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone shoots for a double leg takedown but Janko sprawls well. He's pushed Malone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good leg kick by Janko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Janko.
Malone throws a right hand that misses
and Janko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Malone lands a nice uppercut.
Janko just leaning against Malone, taking a breather.
Janko lands with a left to the head.
Janko lands a right hand.
Janko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Janko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
A right hand to the body from Malone.
Stalling in the clinch from Janko.
Janko trying to stall but Malone improves his position.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to work over Janko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Janko prevents a body shot from Malone.
Janko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Malone.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Janko blocks an uppercut.
Malone breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Malone.
Janko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Janko moves away.
Janko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Janko with a body shot.
Janko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Malone misses with a hook
and Janko counters with a nice uppercut.
Janko motions for Malone to come forward. Janko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malone throws out a loose jab but Janko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Janko shoots for a takedown but Malone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Janko misses with the combination.
Malone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Janko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Janko tries to counter by clinching up but Malone breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Malone misses.
Janko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Janko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Janko misses with a leg kick.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Janko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malone's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Janko thumps Malone with a low kick.
Janko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Janko throws a head kick that half lands.
Janko motions for Malone to come forward. Janko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Janko fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Malone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Janko tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Janko throws a solid leg kick but Malone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Janko.
Janko clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Janko throws an elbow but misses.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Janko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Janko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malone lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janko taking a breather.
Janko just leaning against Malone, taking a breather.
Janko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sylvester Malone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Janko prevents a body shot from Malone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
Malone tries to break free but Janko pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Janko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Janko lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Janko to work.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Janko missing with knees to the body.
Janko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malone as Janko tries to tie him up.
Janko tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Janko back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone letting Janko take a breather here.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Janko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Janko misses with some punches.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Janko's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Janko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Janko is trying to stall.
Janko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Janko lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Malone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Janko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malone.
Janko missing with knees to the body.
Janko tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Janko pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Janko has Malone pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Janko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
Still in the clinch, Malone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janko looking to slow down the pace here.
Janko trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Janko.
A shot in the inside from Malone.
Janko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malone prevents a body shot from Janko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Janko.
Janko blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Janko.
A bit of stalling here from Janko.
Janko wants to stall.
Malone lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luka Janko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Malone misses its intended target.
Janko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Janko manages to avoid it.
Malone misses with a right hand
and Malone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Janko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malone enables Janko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Janko from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Janko throws a big right hand that misses.
Janko wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone is trying to keep Janko in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janko slips nicely into half guard.
Janko stalling away here and it's allowed Malone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Janko wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Janko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone lands a jab to the head.
Janko throws a leg kick but Malone checks it.
Malone connects with a crisp jab.
Janko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Janko scores with a sloppy right hand. Malone should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Janko is just out of range.
Janko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.
Good work by Malone as he checks the leg kick.
Janko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malone pinned against the cage. Malone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Janko tries to move into range but Malone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Malone misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Janko. That's going to slow Malone down.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Janko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
Janko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Janko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malone is keeping busy.
Janko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Janko to work.
Janko gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Janko avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malone.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luka Janko.
I think Janko 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cardamom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Snow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Cardamom!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardamom throws a big shot that misses.
Cardamom tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Snow delivers a nice body kick.
Snow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Max Cardamom has been cut.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardamom.
Snow staying out of range there.
Cardamom throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
Snow throws a push kick but Cardamom slaps the foot to one side.
Cardamom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow is looking to improve his position.
Cardamom is trying to control. Snow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardamom trying to mount his opponent but Snow defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardamom is looking for a kimura but Snow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardamom to get the leverage.
Cardamom trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
Snow is trying to get back to full guard.
Snow won't allow Cardamom to pass to mount.
Cardamom works his way into full mount!
Snow tries to lock up and control but Cardamom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardamom looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cardamom wants to finish this one by submission but Snow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cardamom.
Cardamom is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snow has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snow!
Cardamom 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! Snow rolls with it to try and escape but Cardamom cranks on the arm and Snow is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Cardamom!
Max Cardamom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Constanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedric Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adolfo Constanzo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Constanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constanzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Constanzo cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Cedric Murphy has been cut.
Murphy lands a big head kick that sends Constanzo tumbling to the mat! Murphy takes a step backwards and waves Constanzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Constanzo is rocked!
It looks like Adolfo Constanzo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constanzo walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Murphy! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric Murphy!
Cedric Murphy 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Puhovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. Alexander Puhovin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Puhovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Stone!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puhovin tries for a takedown but Stone circles away easily
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Puhovin ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Puhovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Puhovin's shoulder, as Puhovin tries to avoid the shot.
Puhovin looks to clinch
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Puhovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Puhovin throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puhovin shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone avoids the body shot from Puhovin.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone throws a body punch but Puhovin moves out of range.
Puhovin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puhovin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stone!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puhovin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puhovin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puhovin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Puhovin trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
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.
Puhovin has an Americana. Stone didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Puhovin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Puhovin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Puhovin!
A victorious Alexander Puhovin 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kolt Ganger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Vercotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vercotti has chosen Poverty - Ennio Morricone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolt Ganger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Vercotti!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vercotti. Ganger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Ganger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ganger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vercotti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganger somewhat.
Vercotti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ganger gets caught flat footed, as Vercotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vercotti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ganger's head.
Vercotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vercotti looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganger looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ganger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vercotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Vercotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Ganger has wrist control.
Vercotti connects with a couple of short punches.
Ganger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vercotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ganger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vercotti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ganger 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.
Ganger is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Vercotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vercotti throws a shot from downtown. Ganger moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ganger blocks the leg kick.
Ganger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vercotti manages to circle out of the way.
Ganger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vercotti's guard.
Vercotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vercotti keeps trying to improve his position.
Ganger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ganger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ganger looking to sit in guard and control but Vercotti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganger looking to control.
Vercotti trying to control but Ganger is working from the bottom.
Ganger seems keen to control Vercotti's posture.
Vercotti wants to control from the top but Ganger keeps moving.
Ganger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Ganger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vercotti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vercotti trying to control the action but Ganger is working from the bottom.
Ganger has hold of Vercotti's hands but Vercotti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ganger tries to get to full guard but Vercotti has control of the leg.
Vercotti wants to pass the guard but Ganger is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganger is trying to maintain the position but Vercotti is very close to passing his half guard.
Ganger wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Vercotti dominated that round.
That's time! Ganger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ganger misses with a low kick.
Ganger thumps Vercotti with a low kick.
Ganger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vercotti's sensitive parts.
Ganger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ganger tries to land a front kick but Vercotti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vercotti misses with a straight left.
Ganger lands a jab to the head.
Vercotti lands with a shot to the body.
Vercotti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ganger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vercotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ganger punishes Vercotti's body with a nice straight punch.
Ganger looks to score with a jab to the body but Vercotti is just out of range.
Ganger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ganger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganger misses the jab.
Vercotti throws the left hand but Ganger avoids the punch easily.
Ganger looks to land a right hand but Vercotti moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercotti checks the leg kick.
Vercotti blocks the body kick.
Vercotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ganger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vercotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vercotti tests Ganger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ganger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vercotti throws a body punch but Ganger moves out of range.
Ganger delivers a nice body kick.
Ganger moves away from the strike by Vercotti.
Vercotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vercotti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vercotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kolt Ganger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganger tries to clinch up.
Vercotti with the counter takedown but Ganger avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vercotti. Ganger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ganger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercotti.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ganger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ganger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ganger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vercotti misses with a combination
and Ganger counters with a shoot takedown. Vercotti fights it but they end up in guard.
Vercotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Vercotti keeping full guard, as Ganger tries to pass.
Ganger wants to control from the top but Vercotti keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Ganger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ganger is working Vercotti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ganger looking to sit in guard and control but Vercotti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ganger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ganger wants to hit a switch here but Vercotti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ganger there!
Vercotti lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti tries to control but Ganger wriggling away.
Vercotti prevents Ganger from getting the reversal.
Vercotti throwing strikes here but Ganger is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vercotti is landing with some decent strikes but Ganger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ganger tries to lock up and control but Vercotti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vercotti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ganger looks a forlorn figure.
Vercotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ganger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vercotti trying to control but Ganger is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kolt Ganger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vercotti.
Ganger swings for the body but Vercotti moves out of range.
Ganger fails to land the takedown.
Ganger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vercotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ganger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vercotti is fending him off so far but Ganger persists. Nope, Vercotti circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Vercotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vercotti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ganger cracks Vercotti with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger is looking to chop away at Vercotti's legs.
Ganger misses with a leg kick
and Vercotti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ganger!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganger is looking for a sweep.
Vercotti working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercotti is staying tight to Ganger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vercotti wants to control but Ganger is keeping him busy.
Vercotti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A control attempt from Ganger but he's now mounted!
Vercotti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ganger is desperately trying to improve his position but Vercotti has a good base and remains in mount.
Vercotti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ganger looks a forlorn figure.
Ganger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vercotti prevents Ganger from getting the reversal.
Vercotti with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Ganger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ganger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vercotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganger throwing strikes from guard but Vercotti blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganger tries to free his leg and advance position but Vercotti is retaining full guard.
Vercotti has Ganger pulled in close to control his posture.
Vercotti keeping moving, preventing Ganger from controlling successfully.
Ganger looking to sit in guard and control but Vercotti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ganger is trying to keep Vercotti in close.
Vercotti passes Ganger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ganger is looking for a sweep. Vercotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vercotti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ganger defending well though.
Vercotti is thwarting Ganger's attempts to control the position.
Vercotti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vercotti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ganger defending well though.
Vercotti works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vercotti lands a big shot there that rocks Ganger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Vercotti really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Ganger there.
Jab, jab by Ganger - just one landing.
Ganger loads up on a big right hand but Vercotti slips the punch.
Ganger backing away here, and Vercotti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Vercotti.
Vercotti throws a hook but Ganger avoids it easily.
Vercotti needs to keep his hands up - Ganger had a free shot at his head there.
Ganger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Vercotti misses.
Ganger avoids the body shot from Vercotti.
Kolt Ganger is winning the standup battle so far.
Ganger fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vercotti. Ganger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ganger tries to clinch up but Vercotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Ganger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vercotti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vercotti's half guard.
Vercotti trying to control from the bottom.
Vercotti is pressing down on Ganger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ganger throwing strikes but missing.
Vercotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vercotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganger 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.
Ganger tries to free his leg and advance position but Vercotti is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ganger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vercotti throws out the jab.
Ganger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vercotti blocks the body kick.
Good shot there by Vercotti.
Ganger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vercotti misses the jab.
Ganger attempts a counter takedown but Vercotti avoids it well and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Vercotti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ganger throws a body punch but Vercotti moves out of range.
Vercotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ganger.
Ganger clobbers Vercotti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganger is looking to chop away at Vercotti's legs.
A slow jab from Ganger misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Vercotti.
Ganger punishes Vercotti's body with a nice straight punch.
Vercotti connects with a single shot there.
Vercotti misses with a body kick.
Vercotti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vercotti misses with a wild body shot.
Vercotti scores with a three punch combo!
Vercotti scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ganger!
Ganger moves out of range of the strikes.
Vercotti cracks Ganger with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganger throws a low kick but Vercotti moves out of range easily.
Vercotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ganger.
Ganger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vercotti feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti misses with a wild body shot.
Ganger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ganger shoots in for a takedown but Vercotti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ganger misses with a body kick.
Vercotti throws a nice looking combination but Ganger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vercotti walks into a stiff left hand from Ganger.
Ganger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vercotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vercotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vercotti dives in and scores a takedown into Ganger's guard.
Ganger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vercotti works over Ganger with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Luigi Vercotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vercotti missing with a left hand there. Ganger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ganger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vercotti.
Ganger lands with a straight right. Vercotti didn't see that one coming.
Vercotti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ganger.
Vercotti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vercotti showed some decent athleticism there.
Vercotti is looking to take a break and control but Ganger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vercotti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ganger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercotti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ganger trying to control but Vercotti postures up.
Well, if Vercotti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vercotti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vercotti is trying to control. Ganger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ganger with a jab.
Ganger connects with a leg kick. Vercotti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kolt Ganger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vercotti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vercotti advances to mount.
Ganger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ganger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ganger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ganger advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ganger is stalling here. Vercotti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ganger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vercotti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vercotti.
Ganger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vercotti content to control rather than advance.
Vercotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ganger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luigi Vercotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ganger is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vercotti trying to control the action but Ganger is working from the bottom.
Ganger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ganger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vercotti throwing strikes from guard but Ganger blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ganger, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Vercotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vercotti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Vercotti!
Luigi Vercotti is the new lightweight champion!
An intense looking Luigi Vercotti took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Get ready for the reign of Luigi.'.
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