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NYFN 39 : Malverde vs Okafor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Blackwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Blackwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dai Evans!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwell scores with a hook.
Blackwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans avoids the head kick by Blackwell.
Blackwell throws a head kick that half lands.
Blackwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blackwell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blackwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackwell throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
We've been told by Blackwell's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackwell. Blackwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwell throws a nice head kick!
Evans takes a swing at Blackwell's ribcage but misses.
Evans avoids the head kick by Blackwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marvin Blackwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackwell swinging wildly here.
Blackwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackwell lands with a kick to the temple. Evans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
Blackwell throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blackwell.
Blackwell throws a head kick that misses.
Blackwell misses with a head kick.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Evans.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Evans lands with a straight right. Blackwell didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans connects with a crisp jab.
Blackwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blackwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Evans scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackwell should have avoided that one.
Blackwell is rocked!
Blackwell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Evans if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Blackwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans avoids the head kick by Blackwell.
Blackwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackwell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackwell. Blackwell obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackwell throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Evans connects with a right hand. Blackwell shakes it off.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Blackwell.
Blackwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackwell takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Evans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Evans is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blackwell scores with a kick to the body.
Blackwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans blocks a head kick by Blackwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a lovely overhand right.
Blackwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackwell walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
Blackwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Blackwell throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blackwell missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackwell throws a nice head kick!
Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blackwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Blackwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blackwell misses the jab.
Blackwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Evans.
Blackwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blackwell looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Evans throws out a counter right but Blackwell avoids it with no problem.
Blackwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evans steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Blackwell is out on his feet! Evans sets himself and nearly takes Blackwell's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dai Evans!
Dai Evans bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Airt has chosen Wolf Blood as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Fletcher!
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, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mac Airt.
Fletcher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mac Airt lands a slapping body shot.
Fletcher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Fletcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fletcher ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Fletcher wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
Fletcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Fletcher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good exchange - Mac Airt coming out on top.
Fletcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fletcher somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mac Airt feints a jab promting Fletcher to slip. Mac Airt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fletcher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mac Airt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fletcher is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mac Airt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mac Airt with a hook.
Fletcher walks into a jab.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mac Airt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fletcher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mac Airt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Mac Airt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fletcher doesn't seem phased though.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mac Airt lands a jab-cross combination.
Mac Airt lands with a hook. Fletcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mac Airt misses with a series of wild punches.
Mac Airt 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.
Fletcher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mac Airt.
Fletcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Fletcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Fletcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Fletcher has double underhooks.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Fletcher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fletcher.
Mac Airt is trying to push Fletcher away but Fletcher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fletcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Fletcher is controlling him.
Fletcher pulls guard effortlessly.
Mac Airt preventing the sweep.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Fletcher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fletcher wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt tries to stand but Fletcher is controlling from the bottom.
Fletcher 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.
Mac Airt stands up and waves to Fletcher to follow him.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the nose.
Mac Airt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mac Airt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt catches Fletcher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt lands a nice hook to Fletcher's body. Fletcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fletcher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mac Airt scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Mac Airt.
A swing and a miss from Fletcher.
Fletcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fletcher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Mac Airt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mac Airt cracks Fletcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mac Airt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Mac Airt coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mac Airt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mac Airt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Mac Airt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fletcher doesn't seem phased though.
Mac Airt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mac Airt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac Airt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.
Mac Airt scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fletcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fletcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mac Airt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mac Airt.
Fletcher throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fletcher walks into a left hand.
Mac Airt cracks Fletcher with an open hand slap.
Mac Airt scores with the left hand. Fletcher knows he should have avoided that one.
Fletcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mac Airt cracks Fletcher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mac Airt works Fletcher's body with a nice hook.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fletcher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fletcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fletcher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fletcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac Airt defending well though.
Mac Airt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher 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.
Fletcher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mac Airt wants to control but Fletcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mac Airt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fletcher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mac Airt moves into full guard.
Fletcher scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fletcher preventing the sweep.
Fletcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fletcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mac Airt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fletcher.
Fletcher throwing strikes but missing.
Fletcher is working Mac Airt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fletcher stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Fletcher landing some decent shots from guard.
Fletcher working some strikes from top position.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Fletcher is having none of it.
Fletcher postures up.
Fletcher scoring with some ground and pound.
Fletcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mac Airt has momentary wrist control but Fletcher slips an elbow through the middle.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Fletcher is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fletcher walks into a left hand.
Mac Airt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fletcher.
Fletcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mac Airt sprawls and moves away.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the head.
Fletcher walks into a straight right hand from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fletcher in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fletcher ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fletcher is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Mac Airt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mac Airt thuds his right hand into Fletcher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fletcher's head backwards.
Fletcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mac Airt lands a nice hook to Fletcher's body. Fletcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fletcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mac Airt to score with a decent uppercut.
Mac Airt lands with a hook. Fletcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt's corner calls for a 1-2. Mac Airt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fletcher is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mac Airt.
Oh Fletcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mac Airt pounces like a tiger and cracks Fletcher with a vicious hook! Fletcher is down but not out! Mac Airt follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cormac Mac Airt!
In his post fight interview, Cormac Mac Airt gave a big smile as he said '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramen Noodles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baroni's entrance music is Beastie Boys- Fight for your right. A fine choice. Noodles has chosen I Have a Dream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramen Noodles!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noodles shoots for a double leg takedown but Baroni sprawls well. He's pushed Noodles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baroni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noodles.
Noodles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baroni is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Noodles fails with the takedown
and Baroni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ramen Noodles has been cut.
Joe Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramen Noodles.
Noodles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baroni tries to avoid it but Noodles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baroni to the ground. Baroni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baroni misses with a wild combination.
Baroni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noodles.
No luck for Noodles with that takedown attempt.
Baroni scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Baroni does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noodles goes for a double leg but Baroni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baroni continues to drive forward.
Noodles defending well as Baroni loads up on a big left hand.
Baroni displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noodles.
Baroni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Noodles is rocked!
Baroni lands a brutal uppercut that launches Noodles off his feet! Noodles tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Baroni!
In defeat, Ramen Noodles stepped up to the mic, saying 'best two out of three?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drago might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drago. The key to victory for Ivan Drago has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Ho!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago scores with a three punch combo!
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.
Nice straight punches there by Drago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drago.
Ho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drago lands a jab to the head.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drago looks to land a combination. Ho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho connects with a high kick.
Drago blocks a jab.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drago misses with a hook.
Ho has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho cracks Drago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
Drago has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight.
Ho throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Ho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drago scores with a jab to the head.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Drago scores with a jab to the body.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ho.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Ho.
Drago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Drago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drago.
Drago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago sizes up Ho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ho misses with a combination
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Jab, jab by Drago - just one landing.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Ho shoots in.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Ho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ho.
Ho shoots in but no luck this time.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago dips to his left and cracks Ho with an uppercut!
Drago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Drago both land. Nice combination.
Drago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Ho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago connects with the punch.
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!
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho digs a good hook to Drago's body.
Drago cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
Ho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drago cracks Ho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drago misses with a looping right.
Ho throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
Ho misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho shoots for a double leg takedown but Drago sprawls well. He's pushed Ho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drago throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drago 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Drago.
Ho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Ho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
Ho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho feints a counter leg kick.
Ho moves out of range as Drago strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ho.
A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago is looking to counter punch.
Drago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago cracks Ho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Drago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Drago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho looks to land a combination. Drago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago lands with a shot to the body.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Ho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Ho wants to counter the offense by Drago and move into the clinch position.
Ho shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense.
Ho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Ho feints a counter leg kick.
Drago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Drago lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ho doesn't seem bothered though.
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Drago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drago tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drago smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab.
Ho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Drago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Drago misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Ho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drago looks to throw the jab but Ho is out of range.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Drago cracks Ho with an open hand slap.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Drago cracks Ho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drago scores with a jab.
A cross from Drago lands.
Drago swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ho throws a combination. Drago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho wants to counter the offense by Drago and move into the clinch position.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Drago is looking to counter punch.
Drago misses with a looping left.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ho circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ho finds it's way round the side to connect with Drago's head.
Ho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Drago as he connects with a hook.
Drago throws a combination that misses
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Drago takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ho is trying desperately to land a takedown but Drago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ho.
Drago throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Drago has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Drago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drago connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Drago as he connects with a hook.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Ho walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.
Ho tries to clinch
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Ho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drago to score with a decent uppercut.
Drago lands a head shot.
Ho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drago is fending him off so far but Ho persists. Nope, Drago circles away and we're back to standing.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago jabs Ho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drago catches Ho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drago finds it's way round the side to connect with Ho's head.
Nice takedown defense from Drago. No joy for Ho on that attempt.
Drago misses the body punch
and Ho counters with a low kick, right behind Drago 's knee.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Ho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho avoids the body shot from Drago.
Ho walks into a left hand.
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
Drago misses with a hook. Ho ducked under it nicely.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ho. Ho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Drago connects with a crisp jab.
Drago throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Drago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Drago scores with a body shot.
Ho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Drago misses.
Ho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drago to score with a decent uppercut.
Ho throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Ho takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Ho throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho walks into a left hand.
Drago throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Drago throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho! But no joy.
Drago cracks Ho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ho walks into a straight right hand from Drago.
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ho shoots in but no luck this time.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Ho.
Drago lands the left hand.
Drago misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drago defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drago.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Drago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho doesn't seem phased though.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Ho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drago to score with a decent uppercut.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Lee Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drago has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago took some time post fight to say the following; '"I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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280 lbs
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285 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustamante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bustamante.
Goldstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldstein tried to score with a low kick but Bustamante checks it.
Goldstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Bustamante counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bustamante getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goldstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goldstein throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bustamante misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein feints the counter takedown.
Goldstein throws a body punch but Bustamante moves out of range.
Bustamante throws a counter high kick but Goldstein was just alert enough to avoid it.
Goldstein swings for the body but Bustamante moves out of range.
Bustamante scores with a head kick. Goldstein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goldstein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bustamante connects with a leg kick. Goldstein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego Bustamante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a left hand
and Bustamante counters with a nice body shot.
Bustamante ducks under a wild hook from Goldstein.
Goldstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bustamante lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goldstein 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.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a jab to the nose.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Goldstein throws a jab when Bustamante was well out of range.
Goldstein throws out a leg kick but Bustamante moves out of range and Goldstein only half commits.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Bustamante sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goldstein dives in for a single leg takedown but Bustamante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bustamante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bustamante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bustamante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bustamante lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bustamante defending well as Goldstein loads up on a big left hand.
Goldstein lands a head kick!
Goldstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bustamante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Goldstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goldstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Bustamante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bustamante scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bustamante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bustamante slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diego Bustamante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Bustamante.
Goldstein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bustamante.
An attempted straight right counter from Bustamante misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bustamante.
Bustamante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bustamante.
Bustamante scores with a hook to the body. Goldstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bustamante cracks a nice hook into Goldstein's ribs.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bustamante sends Goldstein down but not out. Bustamante dives into side control looking to finish.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goldstein looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bustamante trying to control the action but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Bustamante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldstein, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goldstein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bustamante but great work by Goldstein.
Bustamante struggling a bit here.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bustamante is looking for a sweep.
Goldstein looks up at the clock and then as Bustamante takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Goldstein smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Goldstein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bustamante is trying to get back to half guard.
Bustamante is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goldstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Bustamante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldstein throws a series of punches but Bustamante moves out of range.
Bustamante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bustamante, right into the meat.
Goldstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bustamante, right into the meat.
Bustamante lands with a straight right. Goldstein didn't see that one coming.
Bustamante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bustamante throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Bustamante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bustamante lands a really nice looking cross but Goldstein seems unphased.
Bustamante sizes up Goldstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Bustamante blocks the low kick.
Goldstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diego Bustamante is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante moves out of range as Goldstein throws a body kick.
Bustamante cracks Goldstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Bustamante counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goldstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Goldstein backs away, Bustamante returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goldstein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goldstein punishes Bustamante's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldstein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bustamante tries to land a leg kick but Goldstein saw it coming and moves away.
Goldstein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bustamante under the eye.
Bustamante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goldstein misses with a looping right.
Bustamante lands with a good body shot.
Bustamante cracks Goldstein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws an off balance right hand
and Bustamante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bustamante doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bustamante darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bustamante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bustamante. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bustamante connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldstein. Goldstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goldstein misses with a straight left.
Bustamante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goldstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goldstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bustamante chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bustamante is looking to wear down Goldstein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bustamante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bustamante swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein drops his hands momentarily and Bustamante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goldstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bustamante.
Bustamante lands a nice looking body kick.
Bustamante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Bustamante counters with a nice body kick.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Goldstein tries to work over Bustamante's front leg with a kick but Bustamante checks it.
Bustamante lands a leg kick that knocks Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Bustamante cracks Goldstein with a good jab.
Goldstein looks to land a right hand but Bustamante moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Bustamante.
Bustamante's corner calls for a 1-2. Bustamante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bustamante cracks a nice hook into Goldstein's ribs.
Goldstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bustamante counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein throws a right hand that misses
and Bustamante counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bustamante.
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Bustamante putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goldstein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bustamante misses with a knee strike.
Bustamante lands a knee to the body.
Bustamante landing knees to the body.
Bustamante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bustamante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goldstein takes one to the side of the head.
That has opened up Samson Goldstein's cut even more.
Goldstein throws a series of punches but Bustamante avoids them all with ease.
Bustamante's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Goldstein jabs Bustamante right on the nose. Bustamante blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein misses with a leg kick.
Goldstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bustamante connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goldstein scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Bustamante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bustamante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldstein.
Bustamante throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bustamante throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bustamante.
Bustamante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Bustamante.
Bustamante fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goldstein is out of range.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Bustamante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bustamante was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.
A bone on bone clash there as Bustamante blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bustamante checks a low kick from Goldstein.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bustamante.
Bustamante lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Bustamante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Bustamante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goldstein swings for the body but Bustamante moves out of range.
Bustamante takes one on the button.
Goldstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Bustamante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goldstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bustamante checks it well.
Bustamante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldstein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bustamante with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldstein cracks Bustamante with a good jab.
Bustamante thows a leg kick but Goldstein checks it
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bustamante won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bustamante is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante manages to get back to half guard.
Bustamante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldstein pulls his head out easily.
Goldstein throwing shots but Bustamante is blocking nicely.
Bustamante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bustamante is trying to maintain the position but Goldstein is very close to passing his half guard.
Bustamante actively working from the bottom here.
Bustamante is staying active underneath Goldstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldstein prevents Bustamante from improving his position.
You can see that Goldstein has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein prevents Bustamante from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goldstein lands strikes from half guard.
Goldstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bustamante is trying to stand up here but Goldstein is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bustamante looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Goldstein feints and then cracks Bustamante's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bustamante down.
Goldstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bustamante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Bustamante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein motions for Bustamante to come forward. Goldstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bustamante blocks a low kick nicely.
Bustamante cracks the inside of Goldstein's front leg.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bustamante checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein sizes up Bustamante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Bustamante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bustamante, as that shot connected.
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!
Goldstein misses with a low kick as Bustamante jumps back.
Bustamante scores with a decent looking hook.
Bustamante digs a good body shot into Goldstein's ribs.
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 Diego Bustamante.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bustamante, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Bustamante!
Diego Bustamante looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Win on my NYFN debut, as predicted. Who's next?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura comes to the cage accompanied by 12 Stones - Bulletproof. Steve Staunton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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30
180 lbs
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201 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Distor Centura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centura shoots in looking for a takedown but Staunton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Centura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Staunton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Centura darts in looking for a takedown but Staunton gets double underhooks and turns Centura into the cage.
Centura dives in for a single leg takedown but Staunton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distor Centura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centura shoots in for a double leg but Staunton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Staunton with the counter takedown but Centura avoids it easily.
Staunton feints a jab promting Centura to slip. Staunton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Centura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Staunton throws out a powerful jab.
Staunton fails with a takedown attempt.
Centura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Staunton sprawls well. Staunton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Centura gets slowly back to his feet.
Staunton with the counter takedown but Centura avoids it easily.
Centura shoots in but no luck this time.
Centura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Staunton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Centura somewhat.
Centura gets caught napping as Staunton dives in and scores a takedown. Centura manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura keeping full guard, as Staunton tries to pass.
Staunton wants to control from the top but Centura keeps moving.
Centura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Centura tries to get out of the position.
Staunton throws a big right hand that misses.
Staunton throwing strikes but missing.
Staunton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staunton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Staunton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two 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.
Staunton is in close to Centura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Staunton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Staunton passes to side control.
Centura is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Demon's Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Centura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Centura is not content to let Staunton control the position.
Staunton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Staunton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Centura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton advances to mount.
Centura is squirming around, avoiding Staunton's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Centura tries to lock up and control but Staunton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Staunton wants to control the pace but Centura is squirming around nicely.
Centura can't escape the position.
Staunton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staunton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Centura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Staunton misses with some ground and pound and Centura recovers position to half guard.
Staunton is looking to take a break and control but Centura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Staunton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Centura to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staunton trying to control but Centura is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Centura tries for a takedown but Staunton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Centura fails to land the takedown.
Steve Staunton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Centura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Staunton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Centura somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distor Centura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centura dives in and grabs Staunton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Staunton pushes down on Centura's head and hops out.
Centura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Staunton as he jumps to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Staunton as he connects with a hook.
Staunton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staunton misses with a few strikes there.
Staunton stuffs the takedown attempt from Centura. Centura gets slowly back to his feet.
Staunton fails with a takedown attempt.
Staunton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Centura fails with a takedown attempt.
Staunton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Centura defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staunton as he avoids it easily.
Staunton scores with a jab. Centura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Centura fails to land the takedown.
Distor Centura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staunton stuffs the takedown attempt from Centura. Centura gets slowly back to his feet.
Staunton connects with a body shot.
Staunton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Staunton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Centura on the side of the head.
Centura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Centura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Staunton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Centura can't keep his opponent in guard - Staunton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Staunton.
Staunton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Staunton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Staunton is looking to advance position but Centura won't allow it.
Staunton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Centura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staunton on the ground.
Staunton is pressing down on Centura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Centura is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Staunton in particular looking to stall.
Staunton wants to control but Centura is keeping him busy.
Staunton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Centura defending well though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Centura. No joy for Staunton on that attempt.
Staunton lands a nice shot to the body.
Staunton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Staunton pulls Centura in close to his closed guard and prevents Centura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Staunton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton has control of Centura's left arm, preventing Centura from doing any damage.
Centura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Staunton looking for a sweep. Not yet Staunton, not yet.
Centura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Centura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Staunton keeping moving, preventing Centura from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Staunton holds on and takes a little breather.
Centura cracks Staunton with a solid left hand.
Staunton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Centura is one step ahead there.
Centura trying to control the position from guard on top but Staunton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
Centura throwing strikes from guard but Staunton blocks nicely.
Staunton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Centura manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Centura or perhaps it was just good defense by Staunton, which made it look bad.
Centura shoots for a double leg takedown but Staunton sprawls well. He's pushed Centura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Centura as Staunton shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Centura.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distor Centura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centura shoots in for a double leg but Staunton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Centura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steve Staunton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Staunton keeping control of the position.
Staunton tries to get to full guard but Centura has control of the leg.
Centura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staunton wants to get back to full guard.
Centura is nestled in close to Staunton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staunton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Staunton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton is trying to control but can't.
Centura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Staunton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Staunton gets back to full guard.
Staunton looking for a sweep. Not yet Staunton, not yet.
Staunton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Centura.
Staunton seems keen to control Centura's posture.
Staunton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Centura is controlling him.
Centura works over Staunton with some ground and pound from guard.
Staunton wants to sweep here but Centura controlling him for the moment.
Centura throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Centura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Staunton.
Staunton manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Staunton with that takedown attempt.
Steve Staunton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staunton tests Centura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Centura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Centura or perhaps it was just good defense by Staunton, which made it look bad.
Staunton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Centura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staunton somewhat.
Centura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Staunton sprawls and moves away.
Centura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Staunton trying to advance position but Centura counters by regaining guard.
Centura keeping full guard, as Staunton tries to pass.
Staunton trying to control the position from guard on top but Centura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staunton wants to pass the guard but Centura is keeping the position.
Staunton postures up in Centura's guard and throws a big left but Centura blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton trying to control but Centura is working from the bottom.
Staunton wants to pass the guard but Centura is keeping the position.
Staunton throws a strike but Centura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Staunton is controlling Centura's posture.
Centura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Distor Centura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staunton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Distor Centura.
Well Staunton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Staunton!
Our winner, Steve Staunton, 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 Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joaquim Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Antunes checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Antunes slips under a jab from Hughes.
Antunes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antunes is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Antunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Antunes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes throws a solid leg kick but Antunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hughes.
Antunes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Antunes counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughes prevents Antunes from moving into mount.
Antunes advances to full mount.
Antunes with a couple of short strikes.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Antunes isn't that keen on the idea.
Antunes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Antunes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Antunes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes taking shots to the head.
Hughes holds on, trying desperately to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is in a horrible position here. Antunes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Hughes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Antunes landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Antunes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hughes wants to control but Antunes is having none of it.
Antunes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Antunes landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Antunes.
Antunes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to hold on but Antunes pushes him away.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Antunes postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hughes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Antunes around the waist but Antunes pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Antunes is the winner by TKO! Antunes jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Antunes!
As Joaquim Antunes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Only 3 rounds? That's nothing...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Kalil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slevin's entrance music is timber. A fine choice. Kalil is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Rob - Whoa!. Khaled Kalil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Slevin's chin.
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Slevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khaled Kalil!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slevin blocks a head kick by Kalil.
Kalil throws a sloppy head kick and Slevin moves out of range easily.
A big left from Slevin misses.
Kalil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slevin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slevin just misses with a punch to the body.
Slevin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalil ducks right into an uppercut from Slevin.
Kalil tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalil tries to clinch up but Slevin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalil lands a front kick.
Kalil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slevin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalil scrambles back to his feet.
Kalil scores with a head kick.
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Kalil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Slevin misses.
Kalil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalil throws a sloppy head kick and Slevin moves out of range easily.
Kalil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slevin counters with a two punch combo.
Kalil walks into a jab.
Tony Slevin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Slevin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalil blocks a jab.
Slevin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalil looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Slevin swinging wildly here.
Kalil throws a big counter head kick but Slevin avoids it with no problem.
Kalil is looking to clinch.
Slevin misses with a hook.
Kalil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slevin checks it well.
Kalil throws a body kick that misses.
Slevin throws the left hand but Kalil avoids the punch easily.
Kalil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slevin blocks a leg kick.
Slevin throws a right hand that misses
and Kalil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kalil ducks under a wild hook from Slevin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slevin. Kalil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slevin avoids the head kick by Kalil.
Sloppy strikes from Slevin. Those never looked like landing.
Kalil has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kalil ducks under a wild hook from Slevin.
Kalil tries to clinch but Slevin moves out of range.
Slevin lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalil darts in and clinches Slevin up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kalil throws a head kick but Slevin moves out of range.
Kalil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Slevin misses.
Kalil tries a head kick but it misses.
Slevin is looking to counter punch.
Slevin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slevin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalil.
Kalil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalil misses with a body kick.
Slevin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalil has closed the distance and engaged Slevin in a clinch.
Slevin manages to break the clinch.
Slevin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalil.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalil. That's going to slow Slevin down.
Slevin throws a big shot that misses.
Slevin throws a hook but Kalil blocks it.
Slevin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slevin blocks a head kick by Kalil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slevin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slevin cracks a nice hook into Kalil's ribs.
Kalil defending well as Slevin loads up on a big left hand.
Kalil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slevin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalil scrambles back to his feet.
Kalil slips under a jab from Slevin.
Kalil throws a head kick that misses.
Kalil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalil ducks under a wild hook from Slevin.
Slevin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalil is just out of range.
Slevin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slevin duly obliges.
Slevin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slevin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slevin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalil throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalil is looking to slow Slevin down with leg kicks.
Kalil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kalil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slevin to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Slevin.
Slevin throws a big shot that misses.
Slevin blocks a head kick by Kalil.
Slevin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kalil throws a lazy head kick
letting Slevin counter with a right hand.
Slevin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slevin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slevin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kalil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slevin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slevin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalil.
Kalil throws a body kick that misses.
Slevin throwing a counter right hand but Kalil manages to avoid it.
Kalil defending well as Slevin loads up on a big left hand.
Kalil has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slevin is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalil has double underhooks.
Slevin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slevin wants to break free but Kalil has control.
Slevin is trying to break the clinch but Kalil is controlling him.
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 Tony Slevin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Slevin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Slevin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kalil throws a chopping leg kick but Slevin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kalil connects with a leg kick. Slevin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slevin.
Kalil moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalil lands with a kick to the temple. Slevin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kalil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slevin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slevin looks to land a right hand but Kalil moved out of range.
Slevin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slevin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slevin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slevin looks to throw the jab but Kalil is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slevin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slevin looks to land a right hand but Kalil moved out of range.
Slevin checks a leg kick nicely.
Kalil moves away from the strike by Slevin.
Tony Slevin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalil tries a head kick but it misses.
Slevin keeps the fight on the outside.
Slevin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kalil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Slevin.
Slevin misses the shot to the body.
Kalil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalil moves out of range as Slevin strikes.
A combination from Slevin does no damage.
Slevin connects with a single shot there.
Kalil circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Slevin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kalil follows Slevin 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 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaled Kalil!
A relieved looking Khaled Kalil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tony Slevin was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saloth Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calm Like A Bomb acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saloth Sar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sar lands a front kick.
Sar avoids the head kick by A Bomb.
A Bomb lands a jab to Sar's midsection.
Sar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sar tries to land a body kick
and A Bomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A Bomb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A Bomb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A Bomb jabs Sar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sar tries to keep at a distance but A Bomb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sar is looking to break free of the clinch but A Bomb has double underhooks.
Sar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A Bomb just leaning against Sar, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, A Bomb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sar wants to break free but A Bomb has control.
A right handed body shot lands from A Bomb.
A Bomb can't find room to land a body shot as Sar controls the action.
Sar wants to get back to striking at distance but A Bomb won't allow it.
A Bomb lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from A Bomb.
Sar is breathing heavily.
A Bomb lands a left hand.
A Bomb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A Bomb lands with a right to the head.
A Bomb lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from A Bomb.
A Bomb presses Sar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A Bomb lands a body punch.
A Bomb lands a body shot in the clinch.
A Bomb lands a hook that snaps the head of Sar backwards.
A Bomb dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A Bomb works on Sar's body with a couple of short punches.
A Bomb lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from A Bomb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from A Bomb.
A Bomb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sar drops to his knees and A Bomb pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calm Like A Bomb!
Our winner, Calm Like A Bomb, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Malverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abah Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okafor has chosen Krayzie Bone - Smokin' Budda as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Malverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abah Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Malverde.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malverde.
Malverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malverde throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
Malverde throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malverde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malverde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malverde avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Malverde throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Malverde misses with a head kick.
Malverde missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malverde connects with a solid leg kick.
Malverde throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Malverde is just out of range.
Malverde went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malverde seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Malverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malverde throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Malverde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okafor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malverde rather than just go for the knockout.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Malverde throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Malverde. That snapped Okafor's head back.
Okafor 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.
Okafor 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.
Okafor digs a good body shot into Malverde's ribs.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor takes a swing at Malverde's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Malverde misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Malverde.
A punch lands to the side of Malverde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malverde has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malverde.
Donk. Okafor catches Malverde right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Malverde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor.
Okafor fails to land with a series of punches.
As Okafor backs away, Malverde returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malverde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Malverde is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor drops his hands momentarily and Malverde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malverde connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malverde.
Malverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malverde throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Okafor throws the left hand but Malverde avoids the punch easily.
Malverde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Abah Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malverde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malverde throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malverde.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Malverde ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Malverde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Malverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malverde keeps Okafor at a distance using the push kick.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Malverde avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Malverde throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Malverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Malverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malverde scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor moves out of range as Malverde throws a body kick.
Malverde lands a nice looking kick to the body. Okafor takes a step back to recover.
Malverde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okafor stalks Malverde and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malverde's face. Malverde staggers backwards, shaken.
Malverde scores with a leg kick.
Malverde digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
Malverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Malverde throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abah Okafor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malverde motions for Okafor to come forward. Malverde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malverde ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Malverde tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
A big left from Malverde misses.
Malverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malverde cracks Okafor with an open hand slap.
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malverde moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Malverde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malverde, right into the meat.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malverde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malverde dodges the punch combination from Okafor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malverde avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Malverde looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Malverde moves out of range.
Malverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malverde counters with a straight right hand.
Malverde throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Malverde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Malverde.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Malverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malverde quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malverde moves away.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Okafor's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malverde.
Malverde slips under a jab.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malverde moves away.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Malverde is just out of range.
Okafor blocks a head kick by Malverde.
Malverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage!
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Malverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malverde connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off.
Malverde is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Malverde blocks a leg kick.
Malverde walks into a straight right hand from Okafor.
Malverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malverde manages to avoid it.
Malverde feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malverde throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malverde scores with a push kick.
Okafor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Malverde's head.
Malverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Malverde cracks Okafor with a good jab.
Malverde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malverde misses with a low kick.
Malverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Malverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malverde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Malverde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okafor sizes up Malverde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malverde slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Malverde defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Malverde lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Malverde dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malverde moves away.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malverde misses with a wild body shot.
Malverde misses with a head kick.
Okafor flicks out a counter leg kick but Malverde steps away.
Okafor scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor stuns Malverde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malverde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malverde.
Okafor misses the jab.
Malverde walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Malverde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor misses with a hook. Malverde ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Malverde.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okafor throws the left hand but Malverde avoids the punch easily.
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 Jesus Malverde will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Malverde scores with a three punch combo!
A slapping body kick lands there for Malverde.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Malverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Malverde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malverde can pounce on him.
Malverde wants to land a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malverde.
Malverde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okafor jabs Malverde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malverde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malverde throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Malverde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malverde throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malverde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Malverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malverde backs up against the cage.
An inside leg kick from Malverde misses.
Malverde misses with a low kick.
Malverde moves out of range of the body kick.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Malverde slips the punch.
Okafor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malverde, as that shot connected.
Malverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Abah Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malverde tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Malverde throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Malverde.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Malverde throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Malverde's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malverde avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Malverde.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Malverde moved away.
Malverde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Malverde catches Okafor right on the button with a cross.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Malverde is out of range.
Malverde feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Malverde's legs.
Malverde catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor punishes Malverde's body with a nice straight punch.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malverde moves away.
Malverde wants to land a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Malverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Malverde looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Malverde moves out of range easily.
Malverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Malverde.
Okafor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malverde avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malverde throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Malverde cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Malverde tries to work over Okafor's front leg with a kick but Okafor checks it.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Malverde's shoulder, as Malverde tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor jabs at Malverde's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Malverde misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malverde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Okafor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okafor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malverde - the referee stops the clock and Okafor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malverde. Okafor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malverde lands with a hook. Okafor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Malverde moved away.
Malverde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Malverde lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Malverde slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor jabs Malverde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malverde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malverde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malverde shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.
Okafor is looking for the big counter here.
Malverde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okafor checks it well.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Malverde avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Abah Okafor just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malverde throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malverde backing away here, and Okafor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okafor scores with a jab to the body.
Malverde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malverde throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it.
Malverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malverde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Malverde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malverde avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Malverde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malverde walks into a jab.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Malverde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malverde walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Okafor misses.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malverde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malverde motions for Okafor to come forward. Malverde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malverde moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor takes a swing at Malverde's ribcage but misses.
Malverde tried to counter with a leg kick but Okafor avoided it.
Malverde throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malverde lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Okafor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okafor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malverde can pounce on him.
Okafor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Malverde seems unphased.
Malverde looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Malverde misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Malverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Malverde's legs.
Malverde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Malverde moves away and avoids it.
Malverde throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malverde. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okafor takes a swing at Malverde's ribcage but misses.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malverde.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malverde thows a body kick. Okafor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malverde stalks Okafor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okafor's face. Okafor staggers backwards, shaken.
Malverde takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okafor tries to work over Malverde's front leg with a kick but Malverde checks it.
Malverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Malverde ducks down to avoid it.
Malverde rushes Okafor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malverde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
Okafor lands an elbow inside that Malverde shrugs off.
Malverde lands with a left to the head.
Malverde keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okafor's efforts to push away.
Malverde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malverde.
Malverde misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malverde.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malverde.
Malverde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Malverde backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Okafor.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malverde can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Malverde fails to land.
Malverde tries to land knees in the clinch but Okafor avoids the damage to the body.
Malverde lands a good knee to the midsection. Okafor won't want to take too many of those.
Malverde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike.
Malverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Malverde misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Malverde down.
A bone on bone clash there as Malverde blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malverde loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Malverde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Abah Okafor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Malverde gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malverde doesn't seem phased though.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Malverde.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malverde.
Good leg kick by Okafor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malverde.
Malverde looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor swinging wildly here.
Malverde half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Malverde counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malverde scores with a head kick. Okafor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Okafor throws the left hand but Malverde avoids the punch easily.
Okafor slips under a jab from Malverde.
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Malverde's ribs.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Malverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Malverde's leg but Malverde calmly moves out of range.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Malverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malverde throws a body kick that misses
and Malverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Malverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malverde misses with a body shot.
Malverde connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okafor. Okafor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malverde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okafor cracks Malverde with an open hand slap.
Jesus Malverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malverde fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Malverde.
Okafor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Malverde darts in trying to clinch
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okafor scores with a jab.
Malverde stalks Okafor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okafor's face. Okafor staggers backwards, shaken.
Okafor takes a swing at Malverde's ribcage but misses.
Malverde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Okafor catches Malverde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Malverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malverde tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malverde scores with a kick to the body.
Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malverde looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malverde. That did some damage!
Malverde throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malverde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okafor on the side of the head.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malverde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malverde tries to clinch but Okafor is having none of it.
Malverde lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okafor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malverde is able to avoid easily.
Malverde throws a quick counter kick to the body but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Malverde's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malverde throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malverde with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Malverde.
Malverde tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okafor swings for the body but Malverde moves out of range.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Malverde misses with a head kick.
Malverde tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range.
Malverde moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Malverde throws a quick counter head kick but Okafor was just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Malverde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malverde.
It looks like Abah Okafor has been cut.
Malverde takes the fight into the clinch.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malverde throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malverde lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malverde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Malverde.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abah Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okafor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abah Okafor!
Abah Okafor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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