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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Desert Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desert Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great low kicks
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desert Storm !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cletus Kasady!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kasady is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasady tries to pass to full mount but Storm defends it.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kasady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Storm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasady wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm working for a triangle but Kasady defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasady trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kasady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Kasady from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kasady throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Storm stays in close to Kasady's body and controls the position.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Kasady is keeping the position.
Storm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm pushing down on Kasady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Storm is trying to work for a kimura but Kasady is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kasady missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to control the action but Kasady is working from the bottom.
Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kasady has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kasady is trying to control but can't.
Storm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Storm is trying to work for a kimura but Kasady is defending well.
Kasady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Storm but Storm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasady chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Storm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kasady just manages to avoid it.
Storm gets caught napping as Kasady dives in and scores a takedown. Storm manages to retain guard.
Kasady trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
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 Desert Storm will probably get the nod.
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.
Kasady blocks a leg kick.
Storm leaves Kasady with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kasady tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kasady shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Storm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kasady's knee momentarily.
Desert Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus Kasady.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kasady is defended easily by Storm .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Kasady drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Storm defends it well.
Kasady darts in trying to clinch
and Storm counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Kasady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kasady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kasady tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Storm defends well and Kasady ends up having to push Storm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Storm tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasady avoided it.
Desert Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kasady.
Whack! Storm lands a heavy head kick that drops Kasady. The ref tackles Storm to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kasady was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Desert Storm !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Laverne Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy McIrish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laverne Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laverne Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paddy McIrish!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds throws a head kick but McIrish moves out of range.
McIrish shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McIrish perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McIrish wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIrish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
McIrish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McIrish lands in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds can't keep his opponent in guard - McIrish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to hold on to McIrish's head to control him but McIrish postures up.
McIrish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reynolds is in trouble now - McIrish has advanced to mount!
McIrish controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McIrish looking to finish with strikes here!
McIrish controlling his opponent.
Reynolds is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Midnight MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIrish avoids the attempt from Reynolds to control.
McIrish controlling his opponent.
Reynolds can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIrish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy McIrish dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
McIrish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McIrish gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McIrish in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIrish is continuing to stall.
McIrish wants to pass to mount but Reynolds is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIrish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
McIrish stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but McIrish circles away and keeps his distance.
McIrish looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McIrish throws a combination. Reynolds tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reynolds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from McIrish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McIrish has his takedown stuffed
and Reynolds counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McIrish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McIrish shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reynolds defends it nicely.
Laverne Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy McIrish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - McIrish coming out on top.
Reynolds forces McIrish back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
McIrish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but McIrish pushes him off.
Reynolds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but McIrish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paddy McIrish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
McIrish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - McIrish circles away.
Reynolds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McIrish manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy McIrish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McIrish feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reynolds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McIrish controls the pace.
McIrish missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McIrish stays in close to Reynolds's body and controls the position.
McIrish postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIrish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McIrish is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reynolds trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIrish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laverne Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds tries to clinch but McIrish moves out of range.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McIrish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reynolds throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reynolds tries to clinch up
and McIrish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paddy McIrish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds tries to move into range but McIrish moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIrish scores with a punch to the head.
McIrish swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
McIrish looking to score a takedown here. Reynolds is defending well but McIrish drives through and ends up in Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McIrish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIrish controlling the position.
Paddy McIrish has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds prevents McIrish from moving into mount.
McIrish has an Americana. Reynolds didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McIrish is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McIrish hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paddy McIrish!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by His name is King. Aleksander Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack McGuinness's chin.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack McGuinness!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuinness shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuinness.
McGuinness looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but McGuinness avoids it.
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie slips under a jab from McGuinness.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Gracie throws a leg kick but McGuinness sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuinness takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuinness avoided it.
McGuinness swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
McGuinness lands a jab to the nose.
McGuinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a head kick but McGuinness moves out of range.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuinness.
McGuinness swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie slips a jab from McGuinness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Aleksander Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuinness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and McGuinness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuinness stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
McGuinness bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie throws a push kick but McGuinness slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie defending well as McGuinness loads up on a big left hand.
McGuinness scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from McGuinness finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuinness takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuinness is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuinness.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuinness throws out the jab.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuinness tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuinness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuinness moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie thows a leg kick but McGuinness checks it
enabling McGuinness to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuinness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuinness moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - McGuinness had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuinness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuinness connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
McGuinness lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuinness scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab from McGuinness.
McGuinness has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuinness is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with a right hand
letting McGuinness counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuinness misses with a straight right.
McGuinness throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness with a nice cross.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and McGuinness counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
McGuinness lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from McGuinness misses.
McGuinness darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuinness lands a jab to the head.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like McGuinness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuinness scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
McGuinness keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuinness on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuinness lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuinness jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McGuinness dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuinness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
McGuinness has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuinness slips a jab from Gracie.
McGuinness throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from McGuinness.
McGuinness takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuinness digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
McGuinness tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuinness scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuinness should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuinness uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuinness lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from McGuinness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack McGuinness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuinness throws out the jab.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuinness.
McGuinness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuinness throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but McGuinness moved out of range.
McGuinness let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuinness. That did some damage!
McGuinness misses with the combination.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuinness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gracie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McGuinness throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness misses with a double jab.
McGuinness connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but McGuinness moves his leg out of the way.
McGuinness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuinness.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks McGuinness off balance momentarily.
Gracie slips a straight right by McGuinness.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuinness.
McGuinness on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuinness lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuinness misses the jab.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuinness throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
McGuinness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuinness manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a hook. McGuinness ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like McGuinness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuinness moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuinness's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuinness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
McGuinness misses the shot to the body.
McGuinness connects with a jab.
McGuinness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuinness just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
The fighters circling - McGuinness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuinness throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McGuinness.
McGuinness missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through McGuinness's defenses.
McGuinness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. McGuinness looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuinness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuinness digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuinness blocks the leg kick.
McGuinness lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuinness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuinness lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGuinness throws an off balance right hand
and McGuinness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McGuinness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuinness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. McGuinness moves away and avoids it.
McGuinness lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGuinness misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie moves away from the strike by McGuinness.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuinness lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuinness is able to avoid easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuinness.
McGuinness chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
McGuinness digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a jab from McGuinness.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuinness just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuinness takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by McGuinness.
McGuinness throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie connects with the punch.
A solid body kick from Gracie.
McGuinness lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from McGuinness misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuinness, as that shot connected.
McGuinness misses the shot to the body.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and McGuinness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuinness swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuinness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. McGuinness was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuinness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuinness.
Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuinness.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuinness back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGuinness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuinness misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuinness's head.
McGuinness bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 McGuinness has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuinness and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuinness has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. McGuinness then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGuinness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick but McGuinness sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGuinness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuinness misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from McGuinness misses.
McGuinness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and McGuinness counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuinness wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuinness takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuinness misses with a straight left.
McGuinness misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuinness checks a leg kick.
McGuinness misses with a left hand
and McGuinness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie sizes up McGuinness with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Gracie.
Aleksander Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie slips a jab from McGuinness.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuinness as he connects with a hook.
McGuinness misses with a straight left.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuinness finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
McGuinness scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jack McGuinness is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuinness scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuinness.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie misses with a hook. McGuinness ducked under it nicely.
McGuinness ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McGuinness comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuinness 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McGuinness!
After winning the bout, Jack McGuinness thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Punka Tuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton Pease (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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27
145 lbs
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20
148 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punka Tuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton Pease!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pease tries for a takedown but Tuka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tuka checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Pease misses.
Tuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Pease circles away.
Pease tries to clinch but Tuka moves out of range.
Tuka feinted with a counter takedown.
Tuka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pease, pushing him back against the cage.
Tuka stops a takedown attempt from Pease.
Tuka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tuka tries to pull guard but Pease won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pease has Tuka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pease pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tuka tumbling to the mat - Pease dives into Tuka's guard.
Tuka managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pease prevents Tuka from getting back to his feet.
Pease stopping the sweep attempt from Tuka.
Tuka wants to stand up but Pease is controlling him.
Tuka being controlled here, momentarily.
Pease in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pease drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tuka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tuka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tuka!
Pease manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuka is defending against the submission attempts here by Pease.
Pease wants to take a breather but Tuka is having none of it.
Pease prevents Tuka from standing back up.
Pease throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tuka to regain full guard.
Tuka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pease trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuka trying to control the position.
Pease throws a strike but Tuka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pease manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tuka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pease wants a takedown but no success here.
Punka Tuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton Pease.
Pease is trying to pull guard but Tuka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pease wants a takedown.
Pease's coach down at The House of Savage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pease's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pease tries for a takedown but Tuka manages to get underhooks.
Pease tightens his grip and picks Tuka up, before dumping him to the ground. Tuka manages to land in guard.
Tuka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pease controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tuka wants to stand and escape but Pease is having none of it.
Pease working some strikes from top position.
Pease gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pease throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuka's waist but Tuka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pease off to one side.
Tuka tries to clinch but Pease moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pease tries to clinch there but Tuka circles away.
Tuka tries to counter with a takedown but Pease is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuka shoots in for a takedown but Pease shows good takedown defense.
Pease throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tuka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pease is in Tuka's guard.
Tuka controlling Pease's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Pease dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tuka gets caught flat footed, as Pease shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pease missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pease stays in close to Tuka's body and controls the position.
Tuka keeping moving, preventing Pease from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pease controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuka controls Pease momentarily but Pease frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pease drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tuka dives on top into guard.
Tuka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pease uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pease tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuka dives in for a single leg takedown but Pease sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tuka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pease swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuka tries to clinch up.
Pease slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punka Tuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pease looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tuka is fending him off so far but Pease persists. Nope, Tuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Pease shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pease showed some decent athleticism there.
Pease has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pease missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pease looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pease is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pease missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pease is looking for a kimura here.
Tuka is trying to control but can't.
Tuka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tuka is trying to stand up here but Pease is controlling him well.
Pease is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pease stops Tuka from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tuka is staying active underneath Pease, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pease is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pease wants to work for an arm triangle but Tuka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pease is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tuka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pease stops Tuka from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Pease showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tuka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pease closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tuka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pease pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tuka goes for a takedown attempt but Pease pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pease clinches with his opponent.
Pease is trying to pull guard but Tuka has him pressed against the cage.
Pease tries for a takedown but Tuka manages to get underhooks.
Pease drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tuka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Punka Tuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton Pease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pease tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pease fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pease's waist but Pease gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuka off to one side.
Tuka misses with a takedown attempt - Pease sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Pease tries to counter it with a takedown but Tuka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pease tries a low kick but Tuka avoids it.
No luck for Pease with that takedown attempt.
Tuka shoots in looking for a takedown. Pease tries to sprawl out of it but Tuka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pease manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pease drives through with a takedown into Tuka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pease throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pease is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tuka is trying to keep Pease in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pease working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pease looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pease postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pease is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pease wants to control from the top but Tuka keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pease closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tuka quickly recovers to half guard.
Pease is looking to take a break and control but Tuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pease missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pease sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuka defending well though.
Pease is looking for a kimura here.
Tuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuka is staying active underneath Pease, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tuka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pease is thwarting Tuka's attempts to control the position.
Pease is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Punka Tuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pease missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton Pease comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pease winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton Pease!
After winning the bout, Dalton Pease thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Punka Tuka was interviewed post fight and said 'i just need to train hard and hopefully i can win my next match'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiu Petrescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Blood of Cu Chulainn. 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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24
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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21
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiu Petrescu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulainn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petrescu!
Chulainn lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Chulainn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Petrescu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chulainn working the head and body with strikes.
Chulainn cracks Petrescu with a big right hand but Petrescu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulainn wants to control but Petrescu is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrescu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chulainn scores with punches from side control.
Petrescu can't do much from the bottom here.
Chulainn looks up at the clock and then as Petrescu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chulainn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chulainn landing strikes.
Chulainn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Petrescu is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn looks up at the clock and then as Petrescu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chulainn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Petrescu is still in real trouble! Can Chulainn finish him?
Chulainn working the head with strikes.
Petrescu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chulainn lands a strong strike to the head of Petrescu. That's dazed him! Chulainn looking to finish here. Petrescu is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Chulainn lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn very nearly forgot to thank AnonymouS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Jeremiah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jeremiah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bolton!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Bolton misses.
A quick step to the side and Jeremiah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremiah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolton clinches up with Jeremiah and pushes him back against the cage.
Jeremiah stalling in the clinch but Bolton improves position.
Bolton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeremiah can't find room to land a body shot as Bolton controls the action.
Bolton working aggressively here.
Jeremiah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeremiah throws an overhand right that lands on Bolton's shoulder, as Bolton tries to avoid the shot.
Jeremiah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolton staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Bolton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeremiah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolton is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Bolton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jeremiah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolton throws a jab when Jeremiah was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton feints a jab promting Jeremiah to slip. Bolton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jeremiah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Walter Jeremiah has been cut.
Jab by Bolton.
Jeremiah is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolton throws a series of punches but Jeremiah moves out of range.
Bolton moves in looking to clinch but Jeremiah pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jeremiah, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jeremiah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jeremiah.
Jeremiah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jeremiah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeremiah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolton misses with a shot to the body
and Jeremiah counters with a straight right hand.
Bolton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeremiah moves away.
Bolton looks to land a left hand but Jeremiah moved out of range nicely.
Jeremiah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeremiah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bolton connects with a body shot.
Jeremiah misses with a hook. Bolton ducked under it nicely.
Jeremiah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolton moves away.
Bolton throws a hook but Jeremiah blocks it.
Jeremiah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeremiah ducks under a wild hook from Bolton.
Bolton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Jeremiah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiah misses with the combination.
Jeremiah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bolton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jeremiah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolton.
Nice defenses there by Bolton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolton! But no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolton misses with a punch to the body.
Jeremiah swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolton lands a shot to the body.
Jeremiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good exchange - Bolton coming out on top.
Bolton takes the fight into the clinch.
Jeremiah manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeremiah looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Bolton fails to land.
Jeremiah can't find room to land a body shot as Bolton controls the action.
Jeremiah tries a body shot but Bolton blocks it.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolton misses with a punch to the body.
Bolton lands an uppercut.
Bolton scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolton working aggressively here.
Bolton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolton misses with the head strike.
Bolton scores with a shot to the side of Jeremiah's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Jeremiah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolton has a couple of punches blocked by Jeremiah.
Bolton lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolton cracks Jeremiah with a nice body shot.
Bolton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolton lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jeremiah to his knees! Bolton keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bolton!
After the fight, Charles Bolton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Subotai Hyrkanian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neymar Junior will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Subotai Hyrkanian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Junior!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've been hearing reports that Hyrkanian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hyrkanian misses with a wild combination.
Hyrkanian slips a jab and a cross from Junior.
Junior slips a straight right by Hyrkanian.
Hyrkanian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Junior counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hyrkanian's knee momentarily.
Junior has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hyrkanian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hyrkanian misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Junior finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hyrkanian with a poor takedown
and Junior counters with a thumping low kick.
Junior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hyrkanian's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyrkanian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Junior throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hyrkanian shoots and misses
and Junior counters with a nice leg kick.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyrkanian manages to avoid it.
Hyrkanian walks into a straight right hand from Junior.
Hyrkanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Hyrkanian misses.
Junior lands a big right hand that sends Hyrkanian crashing to the mat! Junior stays standing though and waves Hyrkanian back to his feet!
Hyrkanian is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyrkanian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Junior counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Hyrkanian off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Junior follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Hyrkanian was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Neymar Junior! Neymar Junior retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Neymar Junior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Laukanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Budawalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Laukanen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matti Laukanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marius Budawalski!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budawalski misses with a straight left.
Budawalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laukanen.
Laukanen clinches up with Budawalski and pushes him back against the cage.
Laukanen just leaning against Budawalski, taking a breather.
Laukanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laukanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laukanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Budawalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Laukanen.
Laukanen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Budawalski up against the cage.
Laukanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Budawalski backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Laukanen.
Laukanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laukanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laukanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laukanen lands an uppercut.
Laukanen has Budawalski pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Laukanen fails to land.
Laukanen is pushing Budawalski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Laukanen lands a right hand.
Laukanen lands a shoulder strike.
Laukanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laukanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukanen misses with some punches.
Laukanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budawalski wants a takedown but no success here.
Budawalski wants a takedown.
Budawalski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matti Laukanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Budawalski.
Laukanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Budawalski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Laukanen as the two fighters clinch.
Laukanen stops a takedown attempt from Budawalski.
Budawalski avoids a wild elbow strike from Laukanen.
Laukanen misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laukanen.
Laukanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budawalski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laukanen prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laukanen.
Budawalski is trying to drag Laukanen to the mat but Laukanen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laukanen effectively controlling the action here.
Budawalski wants to take the fight to the mat but Laukanen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Budawalski goes for a takedown attempt but Laukanen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laukanen moves into range and clinches up with Budawalski.
Laukanen lands a nice uppercut.
Budawalski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laukanen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Budawalski can turn it around.
Budawalski scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laukanen tries a body shot but Budawalski blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laukanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laukanen misses with the head strike.
Laukanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Laukanen.
Laukanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Budawalski.
Laukanen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Laukanen on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laukanen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Laukanen.
Budawalski looks winded!
Budawalski is working for takedown but Laukanen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laukanen pushes Budawalski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laukanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budawalski backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Laukanen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laukanen moves into range and clinches up with Budawalski.
Laukanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Budawalski.
Laukanen lands a left hand.
Matti Laukanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laukanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Budawalski controls his hands.
Laukanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Budawalski backwards.
Laukanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Budawalski backwards.
Nice body punch from Laukanen - that landed with a thud.
Laukanen tries a body shot but Budawalski blocks it.
Laukanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Laukanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laukanen lands an uppercut.
Laukanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laukanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laukanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budawalski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laukanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laukanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Laukanen lands a shoulder strike.
Laukanen can't find room to land a body shot as Budawalski controls the action.
Laukanen tries a body shot but Budawalski blocks it.
Laukanen just leaning against Budawalski, taking a breather.
Laukanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budawalski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matti Laukanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Budawalski.
Laukanen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Budawalski up against the cage.
Laukanen has Budawalski pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laukanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laukanen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Laukanen scores with a hook to the body.
Laukanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laukanen misses with a punch to the body.
Laukanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laukanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laukanen.
Budawalski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laukanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Budawalski.
Laukanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Budawalski or not.
Budawalski is breathing heavily.
Laukanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Laukanen.
Laukanen lands a body punch.
Laukanen lands a right hand.
Laukanen pushes Budawalski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Laukanen.
Budawalski is rocked!
Laukanen digs a right hand into Budawalski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Budawalski's gas tank.
Budawalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Laukanen finish him?
Laukanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budawalski backwards.
Laukanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laukanen drops Budawalski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Budawalski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Laukanen throws a big uppercut that drops Budawalski! More strikes from Laukanen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Budawalski lies dazed against the cage as Laukanen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Laukanen!
Matti Laukanen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Keskitalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has chosen McFadden and Whitehead - Ain't no stopping us now as his entrance music. 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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222 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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222 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarmo Keskitalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskitalo misses with a head kick.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martinez 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.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown. Keskitalo tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keskitalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keskitalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinez to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Jarmo Keskitalo has been cut.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keskitalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jarmo Keskitalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Martinez.
Keskitalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Keskitalo pushes him off.
Keskitalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Keskitalo tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskitalo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Martinez.
Keskitalo breaks from the clinch.
Martinez has closed the distance and engaged Keskitalo in a clinch.
Keskitalo is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Keskitalo.
Keskitalo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keskitalo lands a shot to the body.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
Keskitalo gets underhooks to prevent Martinez's takedown attempt.
Keskitalo blocks an uppercut.
Martinez has picked Keskitalo up - he's going for a ride! Martinez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Keskitalo is pressing down on Martinez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keskitalo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Keskitalo has wrist control.
Keskitalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keskitalo tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keskitalo trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keskitalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keskitalo controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Keskitalo is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Keskitalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Keskitalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keskitalo controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Keskitalo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keskitalo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keskitalo pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keskitalo working a defensive guard here.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
Keskitalo has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Keskitalo has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.
Martinez connects with a couple of short punches.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keskitalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Keskitalo looking to control.
Keskitalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keskitalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Keskitalo has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage.
Martinez works over Keskitalo with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarmo Keskitalo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martinez takes the fight into the clinch.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keskitalo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Keskitalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keskitalo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Keskitalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Keskitalo was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is working Keskitalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskitalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keskitalo's head.
Keskitalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez is fighting to break Keskitalo's control of his arms but Keskitalo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Keskitalo is rocked!
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Oh Keskitalo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez gets to his feet and stands over Keskitalo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Keskitalo felt that one! Martinez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Keskitalo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez is the new light heavyweight champion!
Javier Martinez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AnonymouS, into his post fight interview.
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