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INY 66: Meeting the Outlaws PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Dominiguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Diddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Dominiguez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kid Diddler's chin.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Dominiguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Diddler!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddler misses with a looping left.
Dominiguez throws a jab when Diddler was well out of range.
Dominiguez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diddler digs a good hook to Dominiguez's body.
Diddler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left and a right from Diddler both land. Nice combination.
Diddler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dominiguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Dominiguez.
Diddler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diddler throws a series of punches but Dominiguez moves out of range.
Diddler scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominiguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diddler counters with a right hand to the body.
Diddler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dominiguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominiguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diddler is looking to improve his position.
Dominiguez controlling the pace.
Dominiguez slips a nice elbow through Diddler's hands, connecting with Diddler's forehead.
Dominiguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominiguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dominiguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddler is not content to let Dominiguez control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominiguez content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Dominiguez.
Dominiguez trying to control the pace.
Dominiguez throwing shots but Diddler is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez is looking to take a break and control but Diddler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominiguez thows a huge punch but Diddler dodges it nicely.
Diddler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diddler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dominiguez throws a strike but Diddler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Diddler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominiguez controls the pace.
Dominiguez working some strikes from top position.
Dominiguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dominiguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dominiguez lands a couple of elbows.
Diddler is trying to keep Dominiguez in close.
Dominiguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dominiguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diddler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominiguez has managed to get both his arms back between Diddler's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominiguez landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Dominiguez dominated that round.
That's time! Dominiguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dominiguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominiguez misses with a right hand
and Diddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominiguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diddler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominiguez's elbow.
Dominiguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Diddler won't want to take too many of those.
Diddler trying to control the position but instead, Dominiguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diddler into the cage.
Dominiguez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diddler is trying to keep an underhook but Dominiguez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominiguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominiguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diddler keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddler wants to get back to full guard but Dominiguez has mounted him!
Dominiguez tries to control but Diddler wriggling away.
Diddler gets back to half guard.
Dominiguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominiguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dominiguez wants to free his trapped foot but Diddler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diddler taking some punishment here, with Dominiguez in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dominiguez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dominiguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diddler can do to turn this around?
Diddler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominiguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominiguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diddler defending well though.
Diddler is looking for a sweep. Dominiguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diddler wants to get back to full guard but Dominiguez has mounted him!
Dominiguez landing strikes from the mount and Diddler is in trouble!
Diddler is rocked!
Dominiguez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Diddler wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dominiguez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Dominiguez!
After the big win, Diego Dominiguez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Valhalla Fight Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bok Choy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choy comes into the arena with No Games by Rick Ross blaring out of the sound system. Nazaryan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bok Choy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vrej Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Choy.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazaryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Choy scores with a spinning back kick!
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choy.
Choy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Choy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Choy.
Nazaryan throws a low kick, looking for Choy's leg but Choy calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - Choy coming out on top.
Nazaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Choy lands a body shot.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Choy has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Choy letting Nazaryan take a breather here.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Choy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Choy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Choy drives through and clinches with Nazaryan against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan stalling in the clinch but Choy improves position.
Choy has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Choy tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Choy back against the cage.
Choy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a front kick that sends Choy stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazaryan as he connects with a hook.
Nazaryan lands a jab to Choy's midsection.
Nazaryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan jabs at Choy's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Choy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Choy throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Nazaryan lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choy misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Choy misses.
Nazaryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nazaryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick which misses Choy's front leg but catches the back leg as Choy tries to avoid it.
A cross from Nazaryan lands.
Choy checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan slips under a jab from Choy.
Choy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Choy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNazaryan.
Bok Choy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Choy if he has to take too many more of those.
Choy 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.
Choy checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
Choy tries to clinch but Nazaryan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Choy misses.
Nazaryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Choy motions for Nazaryan to come forward. Choy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Choy tries to clinch
and Nazaryan counters with a low kick, right behind Choy 's knee.
Nazaryan moves away from the strike by Choy.
Nazaryan scores with a nice right hand.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Choy.
Nazaryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Choy avoids them all with ease.
Nazaryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Choy loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazaryan 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 Choy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Choy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
A combination from Choy does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nazaryan.
Choy 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.
Jab, jab by Nazaryan - just one landing.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Choy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nazaryan.
Choy blocks the body kick.
Choy ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to work over Choy's front leg with a kick but Choy checks it.
A right-left combo lands from Choy.
Choy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Nazaryan misses.
Choy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazaryan.
Choy misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Choy as he checks the leg kick.
Choy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Choy checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Choy pushes Nazaryan up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan 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.
Choy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazaryan.
Choy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Choy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Choy fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Nazaryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Choy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choy.
Choy moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazaryan.
Choy throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan connects with a looping right hand.
Choy checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a jab. Choy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazaryan. That's going to slow Choy down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazaryan. That's going to slow Choy down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Choy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Choy ducks right into an uppercut from Nazaryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Choy moved away.
Choy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Choy.
Choy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nazaryan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Choy throws a low kick, looking for Nazaryan's leg but Nazaryan calmly moves out of range.
Bok Choy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Choy tries to clinch but Nazaryan is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nazaryan.
Choy lands a body shot.
Choy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nazaryan.
Good leg kick by Nazaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Choy misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Choy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nazaryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Choy checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
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!
Choy lands with a nice combination. Nazaryan backs away looking to recover.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choy moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan with a jab.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan 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.
A big right from Choy misses.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Choy as he checks the leg kick.
Choy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Choy scores with a four punch combination!
Nazaryan scores with a leg kick.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Choy misses.
Choy dodges the punch combination from Nazaryan.
Choy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Choy backs off Nazaryan throws a huge counter combo but Choy manages to avoid it all.
Nazaryan clobbers Choy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Choy works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan tried to score with a low kick but Choy checks it.
Choy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nazaryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazaryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Choy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazaryan scrambles back to his feet.
Nazaryan jabs at Choy's body.
Some wild striking there from Choy.
Choy throws the kick towards the body but Nazaryan avoids it.
Choy backing away here, and Nazaryan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nazaryan checks a low kick from Choy.
Choy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Choy scores with a nice head shot.
Nazaryan scores with a head kick. Choy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nazaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Choy on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Choy misses.
Choy throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick which misses Choy's front leg but catches the back leg as Choy tries to avoid it.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.
Nazaryan lands a jab.
Nazaryan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nazaryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Nazaryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Choy staying out of range there.
Choy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Choy is looking to clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Nazaryan does it's job there.
Choy avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
A head kick misses from Choy.
Choy swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Choy blocks the low kick.
Nazaryan lands a jab.
Nazaryan avoids the head kick by Choy.
Choy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Choy throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Nazaryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazaryan!
Choy throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Nazaryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Choy tries to land a leg kick but Nazaryan saw it coming and moves away.
Nazaryan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nazaryan connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Choy checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choy ducks right into an uppercut from Nazaryan.
Choy tries to clinch up.
Choy fails to land with a series of punches.
Choy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazaryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Choy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Nazaryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Choy tries to clinch up but Nazaryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazaryan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Choy 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.
Choy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazaryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choy tries to clinch up but Nazaryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Choy tries to clinch but Nazaryan is having none of it.
Choy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the body.
Choy misses with a leg kick.
Choy tries to clinch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan is looking for the big counter here.
Nazaryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Choy at a distance.
Choy misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick as Choy jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Nazaryan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Nazaryan lands a jab-cross combination.
Choy moves in looking to clinch but Nazaryan pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazaryan misses.
Choy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Choy checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Choy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Choy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazaryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Choy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Nazaryan slams his shin into Choy's torso.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Choy moved away.
Nazaryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Choy checks a leg kick.
Choy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Choy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bok Choy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Choy connects with a crisp jab.
Choy instigates a clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
Choy blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choy lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan stalling the fight.
Choy tries to work over Nazaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Choy misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Come on Nazaryan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Choy looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Choy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Choy controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Nazaryan.
Choy lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrej Nazaryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nazaryan 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Matel Huchkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huchkov catches Wasa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wasa cracks a nice hook into Huchkov's ribs.
Wasa throws out a powerful jab.
Huchkov connects with a right hand. Wasa shakes it off.
Huchkov throws a solid leg kick but Wasa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Huchkov.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown but Huchkov shows good takedown defense.
Huchkov is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Huchkov.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Huchkov connects with a looping right hand.
Wasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huchkov.
Huchkov attempts a counter takedown but Wasa avoids it well and moves away.
Wasa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huchkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Huchkov slows down the pace here.
Huchkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wasa up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wasa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matel Huchkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Wasa.
A short uppercut from Huchkov.
Huchkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wasa has Huchkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huchkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huchkov.
Wasa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wasa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huchkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wasa has Huchkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huchkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huchkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huchkov has Wasa pushed against the cage.
Wasa blocks an elbow strike.
Huchkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huchkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wasa's brow.
Huchkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Huchkov lands with a right to the head.
Wasa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huchkov has a couple of punches blocked by Wasa.
Wasa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huchkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wasa tries for a takedown but Huchkov manages to get underhooks.
Huchkov gets underhooks to prevent Wasa's takedown attempt.
Wasa avoids a wild elbow strike from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands a nice uppercut.
Huchkov lands a nice uppercut.
Huchkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Wasa can't find room to land a body shot as Huchkov controls the action.
Wasa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huchkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huchkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wasa backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Huchkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wasa goes for a takedown attempt but Huchkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Huchkov wants to clinch.
Wasa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huchkov with a body shot.
Wasa shoots in and drives through. Huchkov sprawls well.
Huchkov scores with a leg kick.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huchkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wasa sprawls and moves away.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wasa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wasa misses with a lunging right hand
and Huchkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Huchkov connects with a high kick.
Wasa is rocked!
Huchkov cracks Wasa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wasa falls backwards against the cage. Huchkov follows up with more strikes that drop Wasa to his knees. Huchkov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wasa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matel Huchkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matel Huchkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Espo Jaksinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espo Jaksinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Espo Jaksinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaksinen defends it nicely.
Nice body kick from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen connects with a leg kick. Gambino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gambino lands an overhand right.
Carlo Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaksinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaksinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaksinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Espo Jaksinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Gambino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaksinen.
Gambino lands with a cross.
Jaksinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaksinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen cracks a nice hook into Gambino's ribs.
Jaksinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Carlo Gambino has been cut.
Jaksinen wants to clinch up but Gambino keeps it at a distance.
Gambino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gambino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gambino drives through and clinches with Jaksinen against the cage.
Gambino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaksinen's elbow.
Jaksinen pushes off an throws an elbow but Gambino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaksinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaksinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambino.
Jaksinen misses with a body kick.
Gambino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gambino misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaksinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino lands a nice hook to Jaksinen's body. Jaksinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gambino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Jaksinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaksinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaksinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gambino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaksinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
Gambino letting Jaksinen take a breather here.
Jaksinen blocks a body shot from Gambino.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaksinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Gambino to work.
Gambino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaksinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaksinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gambino backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gambino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gambino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaksinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaksinen blocking some punches.
Gambino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaksinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Gambino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jaksinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambino lands a right hook to the body.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up
and Gambino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambino slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino lands an overhand right.
Gambino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaksinen throws a front kick that sends Gambino stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Gambino.
Gambino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gambino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaksinen moves away.
Gambino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaksinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaksinen misses with a body shot.
Gambino shoots in and drives through. Jaksinen sprawls well.
Jaksinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaksinen clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Espo Jaksinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Gambino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Gambino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaksinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Espo Jaksinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaksinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambino.
Gambino throws out a leg kick but Jaksinen moves out of range and Gambino only half commits.
Gambino looks to throw the jab but Jaksinen is out of range.
Jaksinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gambino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gambino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaksinen but Jaksinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaksinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gambino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaksinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen throws a shot to the body.
Jaksinen misses the jab.
Gambino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gambino throws a big shot that misses.
Gambino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaksinen connects with a right hand. Gambino shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino looks to throw the jab but Jaksinen is out of range.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Jaksinen misses.
Jaksinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gambino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gambino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jaksinen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaksinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gambino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jaksinen pulls Gambino in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jaksinen trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaksinen holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaksinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Gambino misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino connects with a crisp jab.
Jaksinen with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
Jaksinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Jaksinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Jaksinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gambino.
Gambino misses with a jab to the body
and Jaksinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaksinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gambino is able to avoid easily.
Jaksinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaksinen jabs Gambino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gambino drops his hands momentarily and Jaksinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gambino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jaksinen circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino misses with a hook. Jaksinen ducked under it nicely.
Jaksinen is looking to counter 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!
Gambino connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaksinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gambino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaksinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gambino circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gambino.
Jaksinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambino tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaksinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gambino throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaksinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gambino is breathing heavily.
Jaksinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gambino's calf.
Jaksinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Jaksinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gambino can do to turn this around?
Jaksinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaksinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jaksinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gambino is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Espo Jaksinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Gambino's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jaksinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaksinen dodges the punch combination from Gambino.
Jaksinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gambino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jaksinen is looking to counter the offense by Gambino and move into the clinch.
Gambino tries for a takedown but Jaksinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaksinen lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Jaksinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaksinen.
Gambino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaksinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Espo Jaksinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Gambino.
Jaksinen keeps Gambino at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino misses with a hook
and Jaksinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaksinen has managed to clinch.
Jaksinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gambino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaksinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gambino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Gambino is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaksinen finish him?
Jaksinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Espo Jaksinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Carlo Gambino's cut even more.
Jaksinen throws a big uppercut that drops Gambino! More strikes from Jaksinen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gambino lies dazed against the cage as Jaksinen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lawlor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Nicholas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawlor comes to the cage accompanied by Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians). Jack Nicholas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Lawlor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Nicholas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawlor circles away.
Nicholas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lawlor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nicholas lands a jab.
Lawlor dives in and scores a takedown into Nicholas's guard.
Nicholas has Lawlor pulled in close to control his posture.
Lawlor stopping the sweep attempt from Nicholas.
Nicholas keeping full guard, as Lawlor tries to pass.
Nicholas looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicholas, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawlor wants to pass the guard but Nicholas is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawlor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawlor wants to pass to mount but Nicholas is defending the position.
Lawlor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawlor wants to pass to mount but Nicholas is defending the position.
Nicholas keeping control of the position.
Nicholas is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawlor wants to pass the guard but Nicholas is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawlor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicholas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawlor.
Nicholas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lawlor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicholas looks for a takedown but Lawlor sprawls well.
Lawlor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nicholas.
Lawlor attempts a counter takedown but Nicholas avoids it well and moves away.
John Lawlor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Nicholas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nicholas.
Lawlor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicholas as he avoids it easily.
Nicholas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lawlor defends it well.
Nicholas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lawlor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lawlor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lawlor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lawlor is working for a kimura but Nicholas is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawlor wants to free his trapped foot but Nicholas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawlor throwing shots but Nicholas is blocking nicely.
Lawlor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nicholas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nicholas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawlor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawlor's back!
Nicholas lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawlor wants to escape the position.
Nicholas is punishing Lawlor with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicholas lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lawlor's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawlor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nicholas's guard. Nice work there by Lawlor.
Nicholas managing to control the position.
Lawlor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nicholas dives on top into guard.
Lawlor wants to sweep here but Nicholas controlling him for the moment.
Nicholas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicholas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicholas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawlor looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawlor, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Nicholas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nicholas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lawlor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nicholas is in Lawlor's guard.
Nicholas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nicholas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lawlor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lawlor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lawlor!
Lawlor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nicholas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lawlor's guard! Nice work there by Nicholas!
Nicholas lands a couple of elbows.
Nicholas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawlor is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawlor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nicholas defends it easily.
Nicholas trying to control but Lawlor is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholas stands up over Lawlor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lawlor 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawlor is on top in guard.
Nicholas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawlor is one step ahead there.
Nicholas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nicholas looking to control but Lawlor passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawlor is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawlor prevents Nicholas from improving his position.
Lawlor trying to work for an americana but Nicholas has managed to regain full guard.
Lawlor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nicholas is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nicholas is on top in guard.
Lawlor keeping full guard, as Nicholas tries to pass.
Nicholas won't allow Lawlor to get back to his feet.
Nicholas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nicholas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nicholas trying to control but Lawlor is working from the bottom.
Nicholas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nicholas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lawlor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nicholas has Lawlor in his guard.
Nicholas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawlor.
Lawlor pushing down on Nicholas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lawlor is looking to advance position but Nicholas won't allow it.
Nicholas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawlor is looking to advance position but Nicholas won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Nicholas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nicholas misses with a takedown attempt - Lawlor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lawlor misses its target.
Nicholas has closed the distance and engaged Lawlor in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicholas.
Lawlor has Nicholas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nicholas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lawlor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nicholas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawlor controls his hands.
Lawlor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nicholas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawlor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicholas prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawlor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicholas lands a shot to the body.
Nicholas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawlor works on Nicholas's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholas is leaning against Lawlor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicholas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawlor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicholas lands a shot to the body.
Nicholas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicholas lands a shoulder strike.
Nicholas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicholas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawlor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nicholas swivels and escapes.
Nicholas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lawlor sprawls well initially but Nicholas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nicholas trying to advance position but Lawlor counters by regaining guard.
Nicholas lands a couple of digs.
Lawlor wants to sweep here but Nicholas controlling him for the moment.
Nicholas wants to control from the top but Lawlor keeps moving.
Nicholas looking to sit in guard and control but Lawlor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nicholas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nicholas lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholas slips a nice elbow through Lawlor's hands, connecting with Lawlor's forehead.
Nicholas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jack Nicholas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawlor gets back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicholas wants to pass the guard but Lawlor is keeping the position.
Nicholas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicholas throwing strikes from guard but Lawlor blocks nicely.
Nicholas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawlor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nicholas, into his guard.
Lawlor passes Nicholas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawlor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nicholas is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawlor.
Nicholas wants to control but Lawlor is keeping busy.
Lawlor trying to pass the guard but Nicholas defending well.
John Lawlor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lawlor works his way into side control.
Nicholas is trying to control Lawlor's posture but Lawlor avoids it.
Lawlor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nicholas is avoiding damage well.
Nicholas is trying to control Lawlor's posture but Lawlor avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawlor is trying to get an arm triangle but Nicholas is defending well.
Jack Nicholas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawlor working the strikes but Nicholas uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Nicholas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nicholas 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Nicholas!
Our winner, Jack Nicholas, 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.
John Lawlor spoke after the fight, saying 'there is always tomorrow'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
Bone misses with a series of wild punches.
Bone throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bone scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Bone staying out of range there.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie takes a swing at Bone's ribcage but misses.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bone misses the target.
Bone misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
Bone throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Bone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bone misses the target.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Bone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Bone moves out of range easily.
Bone throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bone.
Joe Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Bone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie takes a swing at Bone's ribcage but misses.
Bone throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Bone looking for submissions off his back.
Bone is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Bone is not content to let Gracie control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone defending against the ground and pound.
Bone tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Bone is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bone is working from the bottom.
Bone gets back to half guard.
Bone wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is trying to control. Bone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bone moves into full guard.
Bone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Bone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie passes Bone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Bone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joe Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Bone slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bone.
Bone misses with a straight left.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bone takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Bone gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Bone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie wants to control but Bone is keeping busy.
Gracie is staying active underneath Bone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bone is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bone's back!
Gracie controlling from the back.
Bone trying to control but not successfully.
Bone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bone tries to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gracie.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Bone rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie is trying to stick to Bone's back but Bone is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bone.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie pulls Bone in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bone defends it easily.
Bone postures up.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bone throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Bone trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Bone postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Bone any problems.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bone misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe Bone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bone swinging wildly here.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bone throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Bone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone works the jab nicely.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Bone saw that one coming.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Bone throws out a powerful jab.
Bone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
A big left from Bone misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Bone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bone duly obliges.
Gracie tries to clinch but Bone is having none of it.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Bone is out of range.
Bone throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Bone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
Bone avoids the body shot from Gracie.
No joy there for Bone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Bone cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Bone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Bone looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bone looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Bone throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Bone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone misses with a hook.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Bone finds it's target.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bone.
Bone lands a jab to the nose.
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Bone is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bone!
Bone is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bone!
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bone tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Bone gets back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Bone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bone wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bone keeps working.
Gracie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bone, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bone!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Bone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Hempele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jussi Hempele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qasi throws a combination. Hempele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Qasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hempele tries to avoid it but Qasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hempele to the ground. Hempele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hempele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qasi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hempele is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Qasi lands with a straight right. Hempele didn't see that one coming.
Hempele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Qasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Qasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hempele as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Hempele misses its target.
Hempele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Qasi.
We've been told by Hempele's head coaches at Altaca gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jussi Hempele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Qasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hempele, which made it look bad.
Hempele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a left hand
and Hempele counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Hempele as Qasi shoots in.
Hempele tried to counter with a leg kick but Qasi avoided it.
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
Hempele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Qasis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Qasi closes the distance and clinches up with Hempele, looking for a takedown. Qasi pushes Hempele against the cage but Hempele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hempele quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Hempele.
Hempele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hempele tried to counter with a leg kick but Qasi avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hempele slips a straight right by Qasi.
Jab from Hempele.
Qasi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hempele appears to be looking for a big counter.
Qasi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hempele.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hempele but Hempele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hempele throws a nice head kick!
Hempele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hempele circles away.
Qasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hempele swivels and escapes.
Hempele throws a big counter combination but Qasi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Qasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hempele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hempele misses with a body kick.
Hempele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hempele wants it to stay on the feet.
Hempele misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Qasi.
Nice takedown defense from Hempele. No joy for Qasi on that attempt.
Hempele is looking to counter punch.
Hempele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qasi misses with a takedown
and Hempele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hempele misses with a straight left.
Hempele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jussi Hempele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hempele ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Hempele lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hempele.
Qasi goes for a double leg but Hempele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hempele continues to drive forward.
Hempele tries to land a front kick but Qasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hempele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Hempele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hempele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qasi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hempele misses with a straight left.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hempele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hempele connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hempele. No joy for Qasi on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hempele. Hempele obviously looking to wear him down.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qasi has a takedown stuffed.
Hempele is looking to counter punch.
Hempele looks to land a body kick but Qasi moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Qasi!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Qasi scores with a decent looking hook.
Qasi misses with a takedown attempt
and Hempele counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qasi is defended easily by Hempele.
Hempele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hempele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hempele tries to score with a low kick but Qasi moves his leg out of the way.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hempele as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Hempele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Qasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hempele circles away.
Hempele misses the shot to the body.
Qasi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hempele counters with a low kick, right behind Qasi 's knee.
Jussi Hempele is winning the standup battle so far.
Hempele moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Qasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Jussi Hempele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.
Hempele thuds his shin into the meat of Qasi's side.
Qasi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hempele as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Hempele.
Qasi tries for a takedown but Hempele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Hempele tries to sprawl out of it but Qasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hempele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azar Qasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hempele.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hempele - that will leave a mark!
Donk. Qasi catches Hempele right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hempele sprawls well. Hempele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Qasi is breathing heavily.
Hempele lands a nice looking body shot.
Hempele thuds his shin into the meat of Qasi's side.
Qasi takes one to the chin there.
Qasi shoots for a takedown but Hempele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Qasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hempele, which made it look bad.
Hempele lands a leg kick that knocks Qasi off balance momentarily.
Qasi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qasi looks for a takedown but Hempele sprawls well.
Hempele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hempele wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hempele moves out of range of the strikes.
Hempele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hempele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qasi can do to turn this around?
Hempele is looking to slow Qasi down with leg kicks.
Qasi throws a right and a left that Hempele avoids nicely.
Hempele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Qasi's head backwards.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Qasi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hempele has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Hempele. No joy for Qasi on that attempt.
Hempele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hempele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Hempele lands but Qasi takes it in his stride.
Hempele throws a hook but Qasi avoids it easily.
Hempele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Qasi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hempele's guard.
Hempele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Qasi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hempele is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hempele is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Qasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Qasi avoids the body shot from Hempele.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Hempele.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Qasi dives in for a single leg takedown but Hempele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Qasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Hempele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hempele wants it to stay on the feet.
Hempele keeps Qasi at a distance using the push kick.
Hempele throws a big shot that misses.
Qasi misses with a double jab.
Hempele throws a big counter combination but Qasi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Hempele dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Qasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hempele, which made it look bad.
Qasi shoots in for a double leg but Hempele sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hempele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Hempele.
Hempele tries to work over Qasi's front leg with a kick but Qasi checks it.
Hempele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hempele lunges at Qasi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Qasi's hand.
Hempele is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice side step and Qasi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Qasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hempele tries to avoid it but Qasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hempele to the ground. Hempele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Hempele counters with a quick kick to the body but Qasi blocks it.
Jussi Hempele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.
Qasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Hempele tried to counter with a leg kick but Qasi avoided it.
Qasi blocks the body kick.
Qasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hempele leaves Qasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hempele throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Hempele throws a quick counter kick to the body but Qasi avoids it.
Qasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hempele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hempele jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi closes the distance and clinches up with Hempele, looking for a takedown. Qasi pushes Hempele against the cage but Hempele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hempele loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
Hempele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hempele.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hempele sprawls well. Hempele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Hempele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hempele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qasi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hempele.
Qasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Qasi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hempele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qasi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hempele on the side of the head.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jussi Hempele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hempele connects with a single shot there.
Hempele scores with a jab to the head.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Qasi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hempele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qasi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hempele to the ground. Qasi is now in Hempele's guard.
Qasi being controlled here momentarily.
Hempele's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi stops Hempele from standing up.
Qasi throwing strikes from guard but Hempele blocks nicely.
Hempele seems keen to control Qasi's posture.
Hempele trying to keep a closed guard but Qasi is proving a slippery customer.
Qasi is fighting to break Hempele's control of his arms but Hempele is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Qasi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hempele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hempele fakes the leg kick and cracks Qasi in the body.
Qasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Qasi throws a jab when Hempele was well out of range.
Qasi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hempele.
Hempele thuds a left hand into Qasi's body.
Hempele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qasi. That did some damage!
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Hempele counters with a low kick, right behind Qasi 's knee.
Qasi misses with a takedown
and Hempele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hempele works the jab nicely.
Qasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hempele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Hempele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hempele, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Hempele!
A relieved looking Jussi Hempele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Stephensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne comes to the cage accompanied by Knock You Out. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Browne!
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, Marty Stephensson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephensson cracks Browne with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Stephensson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Browne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Browne misses the target.
Marty Stephensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Stephensson.
It looked like Browne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stephensson connects with a leg kick. Browne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stephensson feints and then cracks Browne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Browne down.
Browne connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Browne misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephensson throws a push kick but Browne slaps the foot to one side.
Stephensson misses with a right hand
and Browne counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Stephensson misses the target.
Browne throws out a loose jab but Stephensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Browne misses.
Browne avoids the body shot from Stephensson.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Browne has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stephensson scores with a jab to the head.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephensson manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Stephensson. That snapped Browne's head back.
Browne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Browne throws a shot from downtown. Stephensson moves away and avoids it.
Stephensson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Browne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stephensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Browne. That did some damage!
Browne defending well as Stephensson loads up on a big left hand.
Stephensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephensson throws a sloppy head kick and Browne moves out of range easily.
Stephensson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Browne throws a lazy uppercut
and Stephensson counters with a good, hard body kick but Browne shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from Stephensson.
Stephensson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stephensson.
That kick from Stephensson tenderised Browne's leg. Browne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Browne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stephensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Browne is just out of range.
Browne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Browne moves out of range as Stephensson throws a body kick.
Stephensson slips a jab from Browne.
Stephensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stephensson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stephensson, right into the meat.
Stephensson lands a nice hook to Browne's body. Browne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephensson throws a head kick that misses
and Browne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Browne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Browne's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice body kick there by Stephensson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Stephensson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Browne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stephensson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stephensson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Travis Browne's cut is getting worse.
Browne looks to land a left hand but Stephensson moved out of range nicely.
Browne digs a good body shot into Stephensson's ribs.
Browne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Browne is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Browne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stephensson - the referee stops the clock and Browne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stephensson. Browne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Stephensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Browne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stephensson is looking to clinch.
Stephensson ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
It seemed like Stephensson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stephensson feints and then cracks Browne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Browne down.
Stephensson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Browne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stephensson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Browne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephensson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stephensson clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stephensson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephensson breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stephensson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stephensson lands a big head kick that sends Browne tumbling to the mat! Stephensson takes a step backwards and waves Browne back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Browne is rocked!
Browne is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stephensson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Browne crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Browne's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marty Stephensson!
An out of breath Marty Stephensson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man. Morrow has chosen Im Unforgiven as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that William Blake has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily William Blake seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Morrow!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morrow misses with a hook.
Blake throws a jab when Morrow was well out of range.
Morrow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Morrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morrow scores with a head kick.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Morrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrow pinned against the cage. Morrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Morrow is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Blake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Morrow follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Morrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blake checks it well.
As Morrow tries to get set, Blake tries to push him back and clinch up but Morrow manages to avoid the attempt.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Blake misses with a hook to the body
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Morrow misses
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Morrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrow is trying to counter with his kicks.
Morrow looks to land a body kick but Blake moved away.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morrow slips under a jab from Blake.
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Alex Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Morrow.
Morrow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrow working aggressively here.
Morrow blocks an uppercut.
Morrow has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrow misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrow's elbow.
Morrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morrow walks away with a smile on his face. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morrow moves away from the strike by Blake.
Blake blocks a leg kick.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blake lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Morrow defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrow misses with a combination
and Blake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Morrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake 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.
Blake trying to control the position.
Blake trying to strike off his back.
Blake pulls Morrow in close to prevent any damage.
Blake 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morrow lands with a cross.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake goes for a double leg but Morrow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morrow continues to drive forward.
Morrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morrow counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrow. Morrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrow throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Blake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrow is able to avoid easily.
Morrow looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Morrow finds it's target.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Blake thuds a left hand into Morrow's body.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses
and Blake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blake passes Morrow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blake is working for a kimura but Morrow is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is keen to just control but Morrow is a slippery customer.
Blake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blake is working for a kimura but Morrow is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrow tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control the action but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Blake trying to control from Morrow's half guard. Morrow has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Blake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morrow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morrow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morrow!
Blake is trying to control Morrow's posture but Morrow avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to bench press Morrow off him but Morrow keeps the position.
Blake struggling a bit here.
Morrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Blake is looking to regain half guard here but Morrow keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Morrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blake wants to clinch.
Morrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Morrow is quick to defend against it.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Morrow saw that one coming.
Morrow tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow blocks a leg kick.
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morrow throws a leg kick that misses.
Blake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Blake throws a body punch but Morrow moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Blake as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Morrow misses.
Nice uppercut there from Blake.
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alex Morrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Morrow.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blake dips to his left and cracks Morrow with an uppercut!
Morrow misses with an uppercut.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
Blake throws the left hand but Morrow avoids the punch easily.
Morrow scores with a leg kick.
Morrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow blocks a jab.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake lands with a right hand.
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Morrow had a free shot at his head there.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrow is just out of range.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrow steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Blake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrow manages to avoid it.
Blake misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrow! But no joy.
Morrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Morrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrow wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Morrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blake.
Morrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Morrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blake can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake tries to score a body lock takedown but Morrow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morrow walks away with a smile on his face. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Morrow ducks down to avoid it.
Morrow follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Morrow misses with a low kick.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrow pinned against the cage. Morrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Morrow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morrow misses with a body shot.
As Morrow tries to get set, Blake tries to push him back and clinch up but Morrow manages to avoid the attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blake, as that shot connected.
Morrow blocks a low kick nicely.
Morrow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blake blocks it well.
Morrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alex Morrow just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morrow slips under a jab from Blake.
Both fighters circling a little - Morrow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrow counters with a leg kick.
Morrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrow is just out of range.
Morrow throws a fast counter high kick but Blake manages to duck under it in time.
Morrow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blake if he has to take too many more of those.
Blake thuds a left hand into Morrow's body.
Blake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now.
Morrow is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
Blake forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Morrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake trying to mount his opponent but Morrow defends it.
Morrow is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrow keeps working.
Blake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morrow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake works his way into side control.
Blake trying to control the action but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Morrow looks to move to half guard but instead Blake has passed into mount! Damn!
Morrow regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is just content to waste time from the top position. Morrow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blake throws an elbow that misses. Morrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blake's guard. Nice move by Morrow!
Morrow is stalling in the full guard.
Blake is trying to keep Morrow in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Blake has his foot on Morrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrow works his way back into a safe position though.
Blake controls Morrow momentarily but Morrow frees himself.
Blake wants to sweep here but Morrow controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that William Blake will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Blake tries for a takedown but Morrow circles away easily
and Morrow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrow, as that shot connected.
Morrow takes one to the chin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrow. That's going to slow Blake down.
Blake throws out a leg kick but Morrow moves out of range and Blake only half commits.
Morrow slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrow. That's going to slow Blake down.
Morrow lands a nice shot that snaps Blake's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Morrow.
Blake moves out of range of the body kick from Morrow.
Morrow misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow slips under a jab from Blake.
Morrow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrow takes one to the chin there.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Morrow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Morrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morrow, right into the meat.
Blake misses with a looping left.
Morrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Morrow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrow did well to prevent Blake getting side control.
Blake is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Morrow as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrow controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
Blake is pushing down on Morrow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrow is fighting to maintain full guard but Blake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morrow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blake.
Blake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morrow is not content to let Blake control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a head shot. Morrow uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Morrow wants to stand up but Blake is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morrow misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Morrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake lands with a right hand.
Morrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Morrow misses with a body shot.
Blake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morrow defends it nicely.
Morrow throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Morrow.
I think Morrow 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Blake!
William Blake retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, William Blake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Alex Morrow stepped up to the mic, saying 'This fight was a fluke. I'll be back.'.
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