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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke Pudwill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Van Roost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudwill 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tum Tum. Van Roost has chosen Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Pudwill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Van Roost!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Roost swings for the body but Pudwill moves out of range.
Van Roost looks to score with a jab to the body but Pudwill is just out of range.
Pudwill was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Roost clinches up with Pudwill and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Roost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Duke Pudwill has been cut.
Van Roost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pudwill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Roost.
Pudwill tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Roost avoids the damage to the body.
Pudwill throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Roost.
Pudwill takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Roost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pudwill tries to stall but Van Roost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Roost lands a damaging elbow.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.
Pudwill is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudwill misses with a knee strike.
Oh Pudwill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Roost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pudwill seems to have got his legs back now.
Pudwill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Roost.
Duke Pudwill 's cut is getting worse.
Pudwill looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside.
Van Roost pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Pudwill ! Van Roost unloads with more strikes and Pudwill sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Van Roost!
Post fight, Michael Van Roost took to the microphone: 'Shit finally a win. I was training day by day just for a victory. Right now I am hoping for a winning streak and I will exile myself to the gym again.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulysseus Xenophobus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kajetan Ogonowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulysseus Xenophobus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kajetan Ogonowicz's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulysseus Xenophobus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kajetan Ogonowicz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogonowicz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xenophobus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ogonowicz counters with a crisp one two that drops Xenophobus! Ogonowicz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Xenophobus to his feet! Xenophobus is in big trouble!
Xenophobus is rocked!
Ogonowicz weaves into range and cracks Xenophobus right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Xenophobus goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ogonowicz is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajetan Ogonowicz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ville Marakatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marakatti comes to the cage accompanied by Beyoncé - Halo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Russell's choice of entrance music: Encore Jay z and Lincoln Park. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Marakatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Psycho Russell!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marakatti was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Marakatti shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Russell throws a right and a left that Marakatti avoids nicely.
Russell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Marakatti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot to the liver by Russell. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Russell!
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell has closed the distance and engaged Marakatti in a clinch.
Russell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marakatti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marakatti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Russell!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marakatti working away.
Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Russell is defending well.
Russell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marakatti is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marakatti working the ground and pound but Russell is defending the strikes.
Marakatti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Marakatti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russell, who protects the arm well.
Marakatti is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marakatti is controlling him well.
Marakatti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marakatti tries to move into full mount but can't pass Russell's legs.
Marakatti is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Russell is trying to control Marakatti's posture but Marakatti avoids it.
Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Russell is defending well.
Marakatti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Russell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell struggling a bit here.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Marakatti drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marakatti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marakatti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Russell tries to improve position but can't.
Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Russell is defending well.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marakatti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Russell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marakatti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Russell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Russell is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Russell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marakatti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Russell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marakatti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Russell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Ville Marakatti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Russell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russell lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell slaps away a takedown attempt from Marakatti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Russell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Russell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell drives through and clinches with Marakatti against the cage.
Russell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Russell lands a takedown into guard.
Russell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marakatti is looking to reverse the position.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell working the body and head with strikes.
Marakatti regains half guard.
Ville Marakatti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marakatti wants to control but Russell is keeping busy.
Russell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marakatti has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russell's back!
Russell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marakatti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Russell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marakatti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marakatti is working for a guillotine from mount but Russell frees his head quite easily.
Marakatti is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Russell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Russell shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marakatti punching from mount but Russell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Marakatti tries to control but Russell wriggling away.
Russell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marakatti.
Russell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Russell swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Russell tries to lock up and control but Marakatti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marakatti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Russell is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Russell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marakatti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Russell working to try and regain half guard.
Marakatti working for a submission but Russell is keeping him at bay.
Marakatti throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Russell wants to control but Marakatti is having none of it.
Russell is trying to stand up.
Russell wants to hold on but Marakatti pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Psycho Russell 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!
Russell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Russell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Russell throws a good cross that connects.
Russell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marakatti or perhaps it was just good defense by Russell, which made it look bad.
Russell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marakatti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russell drops Marakatti with a beautiful combination! Marakatti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Russell is looking for the KO!
Marakatti is rocked!
It looks like Ville Marakatti has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell stuffs the takedown attempt from Marakatti. Marakatti gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Marakatti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russell moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Marakatti seems to have got his legs back now.
Russell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marakatti has time to react.
Russell tests Marakatti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Psycho Russell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marakatti.
Marakatti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russell pinned against the cage. Russell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Marakatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell lands with an overhand left.
Marakatti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Russell with a hook.
Russell connects with a body shot.
Marakatti walks into a left hand.
Russell lands a big uppercut and Marakatti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Marakatti looks OK. Russell waves Marakatti back to his feet!
Russell lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Marakatti - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Russell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Psycho Russell!
In his post fight interview, Psycho Russell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Tomonaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomonaka's entrance music is Pistolero. A fine choice. Nazaryan has chosen DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Tomonaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vrej Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomonaka.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nazaryan - that will leave a mark!
Tomonaka ducks right into an uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been informed that Nazaryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazaryan misses with a right hand
letting Tomonaka counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tomonaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Tomonaka was well out of range.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick which misses Tomonaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tomonaka tries to avoid it.
Tomonaka 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.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nazaryan.
Tomonaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Tomonaka.
Tomonaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nazaryan.
Nice shot lands for Tomonaka.
Tomonaka slips a jab from Nazaryan.
Tomonaka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nazaryan eats them both and turns towards Tomonaka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Tomonaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tomonaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Tomonaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazaryan.
Tomonaka checks the leg kick.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Tomonaka tries to counter with a takedown but Nazaryan is quick to defend against it.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Tomonaka moved away.
Tomonaka throwing a counter right hand but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch
and Tomonaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan digs a good body shot into Tomonaka's ribs.
Tomonaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
A good leg kick by Nazaryan.
Good leg kick by Nazaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Tomonaka strikes.
Tomonaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomonaka.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomonaka misses the target.
Nazaryan lands an overhand right.
Tomonaka missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomonaka lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Tomonaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Tomonaka sees coming a mile off.
Tomonaka is looking to counter punch.
Tomonaka catches Nazaryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nazaryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tomonaka throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Good work by Tomonaka as he checks the leg kick.
Nazaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tomonaka's sensitive parts.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tomonaka's calf.
Nazaryan tries to land a leg kick but Tomonaka saw it coming and moves away.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Tomonaka slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Tomonaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomonaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nazaryan.
An inside leg kick lands from Nazaryan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan thumps Tomonaka with a low kick.
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Tomonaka saw that one coming.
Nazaryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tomonaka.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nazaryan blocks a jab.
Nazaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomonaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomonaka misses the target.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazaryan scores with a nice head shot.
Tomonaka missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan lands a head shot.
Tomonaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomonaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nazaryan finds it's way through Tomonaka's defenses.
Tomonaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Nazaryan
and Tomonaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomonaka attempts a counter takedown but Nazaryan avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Tomonaka moves out of range.
Tomonaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazaryan misses with a leg kick
and Tomonaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Tomonaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomonaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tomonaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tomonaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a leg kick
and Tomonaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazaryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazaryan tries a low kick but Tomonaka avoids it.
Tomonaka throwing a counter right hand but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
A big left from Tomonaka misses.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nazaryan throws a lazy head kick
and Tomonaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Tomonaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan is looking to slow Tomonaka down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan is looking to slow Tomonaka down with leg kicks.
Tomonaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Tomonaka moves out of range of the body kick from Nazaryan.
Tomonaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tomonaka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tomonaka slips under a jab.
Tomonaka moves forwards but Nazaryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomonaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaka misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Tomonaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomonaka avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Nazaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tomonaka lands a nice shot that snaps Nazaryan's head back.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Tomonaka moved away.
A good leg kick by Nazaryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Tomonaka sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Tomonaka.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan wants to land a leg kick but Tomonaka is out of range.
Tomonaka throwing a counter right hand but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomonaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Tomonaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nazaryan. Nazaryan obviously looking to wear him down.
Nazaryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nazaryan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomonaka.
A jab from Tomonaka misses.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomonaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tomonaka cracks Nazaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nazaryan is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Tomonaka misses the target.
Nazaryan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tomonaka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tomonaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range and Tomonaka settles back down.
Tomonaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomonaka finish him?
Tomonaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Nazaryan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tomonaka's sensitive parts.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Tomonaka saw that one coming.
Tomonaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomonaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tomonaka is rocked!
Nazaryan cracks Tomonaka with a hook to the temple - Tomonaka is on wobbly legs here! Nazaryan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tomonaka falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nazaryan wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vrej Nazaryan!
A very excited looking Vrej Nazaryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Magnus Tomonaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Arigato gozaimash'ta. A worthy opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Subotai Hyrkanian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brain Buro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buro has chosen Brian Boro`s March as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Subotai Hyrkanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyrkanian with a poor takedown
and Buro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Hyrkanian.
Buro digs a good body shot into Hyrkanian's ribs.
Hyrkanian misses the body punch
and Buro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Hyrkanian does no damage.
Buro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Buro as he connects with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Hyrkanian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Buro misses with an uppercut. Hyrkanian saw that one coming.
Hyrkanian staying out of range there.
Buro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hyrkanian counters with a series of strikes. Buro will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hyrkanian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Buro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hyrkanian asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hyrkanian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Buro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hyrkanian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hyrkanian content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Buro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hyrkanian is controlling him well.
Hyrkanian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hyrkanian creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hyrkanian trying to control the action but Buro is working from the bottom.
Buro tries to escape but Hyrkanian is in control.
Hyrkanian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buro wants to get back to his feet but Hyrkanian drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyrkanian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buro defending against the ground and pound.
Buro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hyrkanian is controlling him well.
Hyrkanian is trying to get an arm triangle but Buro is defending well.
Buro tries to escape but Hyrkanian is in control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Buro misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Hyrkanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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.
Hyrkanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buro.
Buro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buro misses with a straight left.
Buro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyrkanian.
Buro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hyrkanian tries to clinch
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyrkanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buro.
Hyrkanian shoots in but no luck this time.
Buro throws a hook but Hyrkanian blocks it.
Buro connects with a jab.
Hyrkanian dodges the punch combination from Buro.
Hyrkanian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brain Buro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Buro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Buro there.
Buro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hyrkanian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hyrkanian misses with a few strikes there.
Buro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hyrkanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buro throws out the jab.
Hyrkanian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buro missing with a left hand there. Hyrkanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrkanian misses with a lunging right hand
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyrkanian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hyrkanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Hyrkanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brain Buro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyrkanian misses with a shot to the body
letting Buro counter with a right hand.
Hyrkanian throws a right hand that misses
and Buro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyrkanian defending well as Buro loads up on a big left hand.
Hyrkanian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buro sprawls and moves away.
Buro lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Buro.
Hyrkanian swings widly with a right hand
and Buro counters with a right hand to the body.
Buro connects with a right hand. Hyrkanian shakes it off.
Hyrkanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Buro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyrkanian moves away.
Hyrkanian blocks a jab.
Hyrkanian throws a right hand that misses
and Buro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hyrkanian.
Hyrkanian wants to clinch
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyrkanian is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Buro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Buro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyrkanian.
Hyrkanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Buro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hyrkanian has time to react.
Buro tries to bum rush Hyrkanian with a series of wild strikes but Hyrkanian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buro scores with a nice right hand.
Hyrkanian gets a clinch.
Hyrkanian keeps control of Buro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hyrkanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyrkanian has Buro pressed against the cage, preventing Buro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hyrkanian prevents Buro from breaking the clinch.
Buro manages to break the clinch.
Hyrkanian slips under a jab from Buro.
A lazy left from Buro finds it's target.
Hyrkanian shoots and misses
and Buro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyrkanian.
Buro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hyrkanian misses with an uppercut.
Hyrkanian throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Buro. No joy for Hyrkanian on that attempt.
Buro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hyrkanian throws a right hand that misses
and Buro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyrkanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Buro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hyrkanian.
Hyrkanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buro throws out the jab.
Buro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyrkanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Buro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hyrkanian ducks right into an uppercut from Buro.
Hyrkanian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buro back to the cage. Hyrkanian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Buro is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Buro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Buro scores with a nice strike.
Buro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyrkanian.
Buro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyrkanian throws out the jab.
Hyrkanian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Buro right on the button. Buro goes down! Hyrkanian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hyrkanian gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Subotai Hyrkanian!
Subotai Hyrkanian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimaera comes to the cage accompanied by The Vikings warrior spirit. The Chimaera has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
265 lbs
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276 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Dollar!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimaera throws a head kick but Dollar moves out of range.
Diamond Dollar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dollar darts in looking for a takedown but Chimaera gets double underhooks and turns Dollar into the cage.
Chimaera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Chimaera's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dollar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chimaera blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Chimaera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Chimaera.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dollar or perhaps it was just good defense by Chimaera, which made it look bad.
Chimaera tries to clinch up but Dollar circles away and keeps his distance.
Dollar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chimaera defends it well.
Dollar gets a double leg takedown into Chimaera's guard.
Chimaera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chimaera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar trying to control but Chimaera is working from the bottom.
Chimaera keeping full guard, as Dollar tries to pass.
Chimaera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dollar is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar wants to pass the guard but Chimaera is keeping the position.
Chimaera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dollar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dollar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dollar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dollar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dollar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dollar won't allow Chimaera to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dollar tries to score with a low kick but Chimaera moves his leg out of the way.
Chimaera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chimaera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dollar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dollar looks to score with a jab to the body but Chimaera is just out of range.
As Dollar backs away, Chimaera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chimaera defending well as Dollar loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Chimaera misses the target.
Dollar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaera moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chimaera checks a leg kick.
Dollar avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Dollar throws a body punch but Chimaera moves out of range.
Chimaera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dollar looks to throw the jab but Chimaera is out of range.
Chimaera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chimaera scores with a leg kick.
Dollar avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Dollar tries a low kick but Chimaera avoids it.
Dollar shoots for a takedown but Chimaera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Chimaera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diamond Dollar.
Chimaera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dollar feints the counter takedown.
Chimaera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dollar is defended easily by Chimaera.
As Dollar looks to move away, Chimaera throws a big counter combo bu Dollar just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dollar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chimaera slips a straight right by Dollar.
Dollar avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Chimaera checks a leg kick.
Dollar looks to score with a jab to the body but Chimaera is just out of range.
Dollar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chimaera was well out of range. Poor timing from Dollar.
Dollar throws a sloppy body shot
and Chimaera counters with a straight right hand.
Dollar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chimaera is out of range and Dollar settles back down.
Dollar throws a leg kick but Chimaera checks it.
Chimaera throws a low kick but Dollar avoids it.
Chimaera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dollar looks to score with a jab to the body but Chimaera is just out of range.
Chimaera throws a head kick that half lands.
A clash of legs there as Chimaera blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch but Dollar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dollar throws a leg kick which misses Chimaera's front leg but catches the back leg as Chimaera tries to avoid it.
Chimaera slips a jab from Dollar.
Chimaera throws a head kick but Dollar moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Dollar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dollar avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Dollar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chimaera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dollar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Dollar is predictable there
and Chimaera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chimaera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dollar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dollar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dollar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Chimaera as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diamond Dollar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dollar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dollar. Chimaera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dollar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chimaera rather than just go for the knockout.
Chimaera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dollar dives in for a single leg takedown but Chimaera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dollar takes a swing at Chimaera's ribcage but misses.
Chimaera throws a sloppy head kick and Dollar moves out of range easily.
Dollar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chimaera throws a quick counter head kick but Dollar was just out of range.
Chimaera misses with a head kick.
Dollar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dollar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Chimaera is winning the standup battle so far.
Chimaera tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dollar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chimaera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dollar ducks right into an uppercut from Chimaera.
Dollar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chimaera closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dollar.
A knee to the head by Chimaera.
It looks like Diamond Dollar has been cut.
Dollar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dollar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dollar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chimaera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Chimaera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diamond Dollar.
A nice left hand lands by Chimaera.
Chimaera scores with a shoulder strike.
Dollar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimaera avoids it.
Dollar is working for takedown but Chimaera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chimaera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
Dollar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dollar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dollar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chimaera is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Chimaera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dollar tries to bum rush Chimaera with a series of wild strikes but Chimaera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chimaera throws a lazy right hand but Dollar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dollar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chimaera manages to avoid it.
Dollar throws a body punch but Chimaera moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dollar. Chimaera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chimaera is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dollar misses with a leg kick.
Dollar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dollar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chimaera's waist but Chimaera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dollar off to one side.
Chimaera wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar goes for a double leg but Chimaera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chimaera continues to drive forward.
Dollar tried to score with a low kick but Chimaera checks it.
Good work by Chimaera as he checks the leg kick.
Chimaera connects with a high kick.
Dollar misses with an uppercut. Chimaera saw that one coming.
Chimaera throws a counter high kick but Dollar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Donk. Dollar catches Chimaera right on the button with a cross.
Dollar has his takedown stuffed
and Chimaera counters with an outside leg kick.
Dollar misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Dollar is predictable there
and Chimaera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dollar blocks a low kick nicely.
Dollar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chimaera defends well and Dollar ends up having to push Chimaera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dollar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dollar is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera lands with a kick to the temple. Dollar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dollar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaera tries to kick Dollar off but Dollar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chimaera has one foot on Dollar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chimaera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dollar shoots in but no luck this time.
Chimaera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chimaera scores with a shot to the side of Dollar's head.
Dollar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chimaera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dollar's elbow.
Dollar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chimaera drops Dollar with a big knee straight up the middle! Dollar is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dollar is rocked!
Dollar just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Chimaera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diamond Dollar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chimaera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chimaera throws a sloppy head kick and Dollar moves out of range easily.
Dollar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaera moves away.
Chimaera checks a leg kick nicely.
Chimaera closes the distance and clinches.
Chimaera blocks a body shot from Dollar.
Dollar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chimaera after a bit of a struggle.
Chimaera lands a shoulder strike.
Chimaera prevents the takedown attempt.
Dollar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dollar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chimaera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chimaera obliges.
Dollar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chimaera working the clinch nicely. Dollar is working for position but Chimaera cracks him with a big knee to the head! Dollar crumples up against the cage and Chimaera lands two more shots before the ref can save Dollar! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). The Chimaera!
An out of breath and clearly excited The Chimaera thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Diamond Dollar was interviewed post fight and said 'I have nothing to say. Sh*t just didn't work tonight, but im a champion inside and I will bounce back stronger. Mouse, where ever your hiding. Your my comeback fight. Get me the papers, and i'll sign for the fight right this second!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Jergensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Bolton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Jergensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bolton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolton keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Bolton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jergensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bolton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jergensen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bolton counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jergensen.
Jergensen tries to clinch but Bolton moves out of range.
Jergensen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Jergensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jergensen slips under a jab from Bolton.
Jergensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bolton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jergensen somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton throws the left hand but Jergensen avoids the punch easily.
Jergensen wants to clinch but Bolton slips to the side
and Bolton counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolton works Jergensen's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jergensen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bolton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jergensen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jergensen clinches with his opponent.
Jergensen stalling in the clinch but Bolton improves position.
Jergensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bolton's efforts to push away.
Bolton is trying to break free.
Bolton throws a punch but it's blocked by Jergensen.
Jergensen is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jergensen.
Bolton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jergensen's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jergensen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bolton leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolton has had enough of the clinch but Jergensen keeps him there for the moment.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Bolton.
Jergensen has Bolton pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jergensen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've been informed that Bolton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Jergensen.
Jergensen tries to clinch but Bolton moves away
and Bolton counters with a two punch combo.
Jergensen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolton wants to get back to his feet.
Jergensen trying to mount his opponent but Bolton defends it.
Still in half guard, Jergensen seems content to control.
Bolton is positioning himself well to prevent Jergensen advancing to mount.
Jergensen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton is trying to stand back up but Jergensen is controlling him
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jergensen trying to mount his opponent but Bolton defends it.
Bolton wants to control but Jergensen is keeping busy.
Bolton is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jergensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolton is looking to get back to is feet but Jergensen passes into side control.
Jergensen tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Jergensen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bolton is avoiding damage well.
Bolton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jergensen wants to pass the guard but Bolton is defending well.
Bolton is looking for a sweep. Jergensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolton tries to kick Jergensen off but Jergensen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jergensen tries to pass to full mount but Bolton defends it.
Bolton tries to roll over but Jergensen keeps him under control.
Jergensen tries to pass to full mount but Bolton defends it.
Jergensen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bolton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jergensen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolton but Bolton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jergensen with a body shot.
Jergensen tries to clinch up.
Sven Jergensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jergensen moves in looking to clinch but Bolton pushes him off.
Jergensen tries for a takedown but Bolton circles away easily
letting Bolton counter with a right hand.
Bolton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jergensen is just out of range.
Bolton throws a lazy right hand but Jergensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jergensen.
Bolton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Jergensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton throws a body shot but no joy.
Jergensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jergensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolton tries to avoid it but Jergensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolton to the ground. Bolton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jergensen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bolton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jergensen shoots in for a double leg but Bolton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jergensen moves in looking to clinch but Bolton pushes him off.
Jergensen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bolton is refusing to be controlled, as Jergensen sits in half guard.
Jergensen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bolton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bolton wriggles free and stands up.
Jergensen fails with the takedown
and Bolton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jergensen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jergensen is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jergensen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bolton to the ground. Jergensen is now in Bolton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolton has his feet on Jergensen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bolton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Jergensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolton cracks Jergensen with an open hand slap.
Jergensen wants to clinch.
Jergensen moves into range and clinches up with Bolton.
Jergensen seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jergensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton throws a big shot that misses.
Jergensen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bolton counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolton throws a jab but it's blocked by Jergensen.
Jergensen darts in trying to clinch
and Bolton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jergensen! Bolton lets Jergensen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jergensen tries to clinch up but Bolton circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Charles Bolton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolton drops Jergensen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jergensen looks back up at him and smiles so Bolton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jergensen shoots and misses
and Bolton counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bolton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Charles Bolton thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker has chosen Flash - Queen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kelvin Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelvin Parker!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker throws a low kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parker sprawls and moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Ragnarsson takes one on the button.
Parker tries to clinch
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ragnarsson slips nicely into half guard.
Ragnarsson trying to advance position but Parker counters by regaining guard.
Ragnarsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parker dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Ragnarsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Ragnarsson is keeping the position.
Parker is pushing down on Ragnarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ragnarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Parker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ragnarsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ragnarsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Ragnarsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ragnarsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Ragnarsson controlling from the top position.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnarsson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ragnarsson passes into half guard.
Parker moves into full guard.
Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ragnarsson has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnarsson has picked Parker up - he's going for a ride! Ragnarsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ragnarsson trying to mount his opponent but Parker defends it.
Parker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ragnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Parker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Parker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ragnarsson wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
Ragnarsson prevents Parker from improving his position.
Parker gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ragnarsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parker dives on top into guard.
Ragnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lying in Ragnarsson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ragnarsson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Parker taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Our winner, Sigurd Ragnarsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Espo Jaksinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Espo Jaksinen enters the cage!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Mills!
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, Espo Jaksinen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaksinen.
Mills misses with a looping left.
Jaksinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mills can pounce on him.
Mills misses with an uppercut.
Jaksinen takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
Jaksinen blocks a jab.
Jaksinen avoids the body shot from Mills.
Jaksinen lands with a shot to the body.
Mills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaksinen slips a jab from Mills.
Jaksinen 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.
Jaksinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaksinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaksinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Mills scores with a nice body kick.
Mills misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mills. That snapped Jaksinen's head back.
Jaksinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Mills tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mills scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaksinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaksinen is looking to chop away at Mills's legs.
A low kick from Mills is predictable there
and Jaksinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Mills misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaksinen.
Mills swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaksinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mills misses with a body shot.
Jaksinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jaksinen blocks a leg kick.
Mills looks to land a left hand but Jaksinen moved out of range nicely.
Jaksinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mills counters by moving into the clinch.
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen trying to stall but Mills improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Jaksinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mills fails to land.
Jaksinen lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen taking a breather.
Mills blocking some punches.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Mills doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mills misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen dodges an elbow strike from Mills.
Jaksinen tries to circle away but Mills has him pinned against the cage.
Jaksinen avoids the elbow strike from Mills, against the cage.
Mills blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mills controlling the action here for a moment.
Mills throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is trying to maintain a safe position but Jaksinen gets an underhook and turns Mills into the cage.
Mills blocks the elbow strike.
Jaksinen is leaning against Mills and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaksinen lands with a right to the head.
Jaksinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Jaksinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Jaksinen taking a breather.
Mills looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mills.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Mills throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaksinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mills's defenses.
It looks like Bryan Mills has been cut.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.
Jaksinen tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mills as Jaksinen tries to tie him up.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
Jaksinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen trying to control the position but instead, Mills has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaksinen into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen wants to stall.
Jaksinen taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
Mills throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mills working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mills tests Jaksinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mills scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaksinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Espo Jaksinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Mills's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mills lands with a shot to the body.
Bryan Mills is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaksinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaksinen looks to land a left hand but Mills moved out of range nicely.
Mills defending well as Jaksinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jaksinen checks a leg kick.
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaksinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mills scores with a nice head shot.
Mills throws out a leg kick but Jaksinen moves out of range and Mills only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Mills throws a body kick.
Mills throws a leg kick
enabling Jaksinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mills cracks Jaksinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mills scores with the left hand. Jaksinen knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mills.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaksinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
Mills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mills misses with a body shot.
Jaksinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaksinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mills.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. Jaksinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Mills catches Jaksinen right on the button with a cross.
Mills tries to clinch but Jaksinen is having none of it.
Bryan Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaksinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mills looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mills!
Jaksinen misses with an uppercut.
Jaksinen wants to slow Mills down by chopping away at his legs.
As Jaksinen backs away, Mills returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mills misses with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mills.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills missing with a left hand there. Jaksinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mills lands a nice looking body kick.
Mills dives in and grabs Jaksinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaksinen pushes down on Mills's head and hops out.
Jaksinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mills counters with a straight right hand.
Mills motions for Jaksinen to come forward. Mills throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen closes the distance and clinches.
Mills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mills misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mills blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaksinen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills lands a really nice looking cross but Jaksinen seems unphased.
Mills with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jaksinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jaksinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaksinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mills.
Jaksinen throws out a counter right but Mills avoids it with no problem.
Jaksinen missing with a left hand there. Mills was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mills misses with a looping right.
Mills takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mills looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mills throws a hook but Jaksinen avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. Jaksinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills scores with a nice strike.
Mills misses with an uppercut
and Jaksinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Mills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaksinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills misses the body punch
and Jaksinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jaksinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaksinen cracks Mills with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mills fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jaksinen is out of range.
Mills throws a right hand that Jaksinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaksinen also avoids with ease.
Jaksinen with a hook.
Mills takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mills is rocked!
Jaksinen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mills drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jaksinen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mills's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Laverne Mazzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzola comes to the cage accompanied by Il Canto Degli Italiani. Gracie Allen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laverne Mazzola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gracie Allen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzola throws a good cross that connects.
Mazzola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mazzola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Mazzola moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mazzola takes one on the button.
Mazzola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Mazzola blocks the body kick.
Mazzola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Allen.
Allen connects with a solid leg kick.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzola.
Allen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mazzola back to the cage. Allen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Laverne Mazzola has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Mazzola misses.
Allen digs a good body shot into Mazzola's ribs.
Mazzola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mazzola throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen stuns Mazzola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Mazzola moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mazzola lands a slapping body shot.
Allen punishes Mazzola's body with a nice straight punch.
Allen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazzola.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazzola.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily.
Mazzola wants to clinch.
Allen digs a good body shot into Mazzola's ribs.
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!
Mazzola connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen misses with a hook
and Mazzola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mazzola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mazzola misses with a knee strike.
Mazzola misses with a knee strike.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mazzola scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Mazzola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allen blocking some punches.
Mazzola tightens his grip and picks Allen up, before dumping him to the ground. Allen manages to land in guard.
Allen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses.
Mazzola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola stays in close to Allen's body and controls the position.
Allen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazzola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mazzola throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Mazzola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mazzola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Mazzola is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Mazzola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mazzola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Mazzola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Allen sprawls well initially but Mazzola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mazzola.
Mazzola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mazzola misses with a head shot. Allen uses the momentum to regain 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 Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Laverne Mazzola's cut.
That's time! Mazzola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mazzola swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzola. That's going to slow Allen down.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
Mazzola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mazzola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mazzola blocks the body kick.
Allen jabs at Mazzola's body.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mazzola is looking to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch.
Mazzola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Mazzola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Mazzola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allen defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mazzola connects with a nice short shot to Allen's temple.
Mazzola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Allen is not content to let Mazzola control the position.
Mazzola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mazzola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mazzola controlling the pace.
Mazzola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mazzola or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Mazzola.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazzola.
Mazzola missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazzola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazzola misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Mazzola tries to counter by clinching up but Allen breaks away and moves out of range.
Mazzola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen throws a leg kick but Mazzola moved away.
Allen defending well as Mazzola loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola misses with a straight right.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazzola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Mazzola slips the punch.
Mazzola throws a shot to the body.
Allen misses with a low kick as Mazzola jumps back.
Mazzola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
Allen misses with a double jab.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Mazzola is out of range.
Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazzola.
A combination from Mazzola does no damage.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allen momentarily.
Mazzola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazzola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Mazzola throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Mazzola throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the body
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allen staying out of range there.
Mazzola throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Mazzola moved away.
Mazzola dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
Mazzola misses with a takedown attempt - Allen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mazzola tries to close the distance and clinch but Allen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Laverne Mazzola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mazzola misses with a wild body shot.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazzola blocks a low kick nicely.
Mazzola darts in looking for a takedown but Allen gets double underhooks and turns Mazzola into the cage.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mazzola.
Allen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Allen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mazzola throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allen quickly recovers to half guard.
Laverne Mazzola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mazzola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Allen is trying to stand back up but Mazzola is controlling him
Mazzola stalling away here and it's allowed Allen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazzola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola lands a couple of elbows.
Mazzola throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mazzola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mazzola is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Mazzola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazzola.
Mazzola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Mazzola.
Mazzola moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazzola scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazzola looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Mazzola looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazzola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola misses with a double jab
and Allen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mazzola's knee momentarily.
Allen connects with a body shot that sends Mazzola's belly button to the back.
Mazzola misses with a low kick.
Mazzola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a leg kick.
Mazzola swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Mazzola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Mazzola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Mazzola with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laverne Mazzola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazzola.
Mazzola staying out of range there.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzola misses with a body shot.
Mazzola misses with a straight left.
Mazzola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazzola throws a right hand that misses
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazzola connects with a nice looking jab.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away.
Mazzola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazzola connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gracie Allen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laverne Mazzola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mazzola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Mazzola ducks down to avoid it.
Allen scores with a body shot.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Allen 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 Mazzola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mazzola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazzola swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen slips a straight right by Mazzola.
Allen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mazzola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mazzola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazzola misses with a body shot.
Mazzola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mazzola showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen trying to hold on to Mazzola's head to control him but Mazzola postures up.
Mazzola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mazzola misses with a head shot. Allen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mazzola is working Allen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mazzola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mazzola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mazzola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzola throws out the jab.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
Allen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Mazzola should have avoided that one.
Mazzola fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
Allen misses with a hook. Mazzola ducked under it nicely.
Allen slips a jab from Mazzola.
Mazzola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Mazzola moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Mazzola looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mazzola misses with a body punch
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Allen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazzola circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazzola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mazzola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazzola with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzola missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazzola tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
Mazzola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Mazzola with a nice cross.
Allen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mazzola checks a low kick from Allen.
Allen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Allen throws a leg kick but Mazzola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mazzola gets a takedown into half guard.
Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by Mazzola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gracie Allen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Laverne Mazzola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Allen connects with the punch.
Mazzola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mazzola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazzola steps away.
Mazzola throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allen!
Mazzola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola with a hook.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Allen - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Mazzola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazzola pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Mazzola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mazzola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazzola has him pressed against the cage.
Mazzola gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Allen regains guard.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazzola throwing strikes but missing.
Mazzola landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen looking to control.
Allen keeping full guard, as Mazzola tries to pass.
Allen looking for a guillotine here but Mazzola defends easily.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola misses with a body shot.
Mazzola slips a jab from Allen.
Mazzola clinches up with Allen and pushes him back against the cage.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola is trying to trip Allen. He has hold of a leg but Allen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mazzola persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mazzola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazzola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazzola.
Mazzola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mazzola throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen stops Mazzola from standing up.
Allen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mazzola managing to control the position.
Mazzola wants to stand but Allen is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazzola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen lands with a straight right. Mazzola didn't see that one coming.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazzola.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Laverne Mazzola.
I think Mazzola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Laverne Mazzola!
Laverne Mazzola is the new lightweight champion!
Laverne Mazzola thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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