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GKNY 35 - Hilton Vs. Glozman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Coshak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coshak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Razormind Remix. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Coshak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Selmy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coshak moves into range and clinches up with Selmy.
Selmy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coshak to keep the fight standing.
Selmy decides to pull guard.
Coshak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Selmy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coshak has Selmy in his guard.
Coshak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coshak keeping moving, preventing Selmy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coshak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coshak pulls Selmy in to control the position.
Coshak looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coshak holds on and takes a little breather.
Coshak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coshak keeping moving, preventing Selmy from controlling successfully.
Selmy tries to free his leg and advance position but Coshak is retaining full guard.
Coshak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Selmy is one step ahead there.
Selmy wants to control from the top but Coshak keeps moving.
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.
Coshak wants to sweep here but Selmy controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Selmy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Selmy is looking to take a break and control but Coshak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Selmy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Coshak manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy trying to control from half guard but Coshak is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Selmy moves to clinch but Coshak breaks away
and Coshak counters with a single leg into guard. Selmy didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selmy trying to keep a closed guard but Coshak is proving a slippery customer.
Coshak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coshak looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coshak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Selmy trying to control the position.
Coshak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coshak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Selmy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duncan Selmy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coshak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Selmy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Selmy lands a lovely overhand right.
Selmy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Selmy tries to clinch but Coshak moves away
and Coshak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Selmy!
Selmy is trying to control Coshak's posture but Coshak avoids it.
Coshak is trying to ground and pound but Selmy uses the momentary lack of control by Coshak to regain half guard.
Selmy is looking to control Coshak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Selmy avoid being mounted?
Selmy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Selmy.
Coshak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coshak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coshak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Selmy trying to keep a closed guard but Coshak is proving a slippery customer.
Coshak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Selmy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coshak looking to pass the guard.
Coshak trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Coshak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Selmy tries to clinch there but Coshak circles away.
Coshak is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Coshak pushes Selmy up against the cage in a clinch.
Coshak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Selmy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coshak.
Coshak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Selmy.
Selmy is breathing heavily.
Selmy works the jab nicely.
Selmy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duncan Selmy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Selmy connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coshak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Selmy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coshak.
Coshak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Selmy defending well though.
Selmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coshak pulls his head out easily.
Selmy trying to control but Coshak postures up.
Nice strikes from Coshak there.
Still in half guard, Coshak seems content to control.
Coshak drops an elbow to the side of Selmy's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy is looking to improve his position.
Coshak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coshak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coshak working Selmy over with strikes.
Coshak is looking for a kimura but Selmy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coshak to get the leverage.
Coshak prevents Selmy from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Coshak seems content to control.
Coshak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Coshak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Coshak will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Coshak pushes Selmy up against the cage in a clinch.
Selmy fails to pull guard.
Selmy is trying to pull guard but Coshak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Selmy gets control of Coshak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Selmy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Coshak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coshak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coshak stands up over Selmy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coshak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coshak chips away with some ground and pound.
Selmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coshak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coshak's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coshak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Selmy looking for a guillotine here but Coshak defends easily.
Coshak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Coshak from controlling successfully.
Coshak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coshak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy has managed to clinch.
Selmy is pressed up against the cage. Coshak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Selmy down to the mat. Selmy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Selmy tries to bum rush Coshak with a series of wild strikes but Coshak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coshak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Selmy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Selmy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Selmy jumps guard but Coshak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Josh Coshak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Selmy.
Selmy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coshak walks away with a smile on his face. Selmy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Selmy moves into the clinch.
Coshak tightens his grip and picks Selmy up, before dumping him to the ground. Selmy manages to land in guard.
Selmy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selmy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coshak walks away with a smile on his face. Selmy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Selmy enables Coshak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Selmy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coshak is in close to Selmy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Selmy looking for a sweep. Not yet Selmy, not yet.
Coshak chips away with some ground and pound.
Coshak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coshak gets to his feet - Selmy follows without any prompting.
Coshak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Selmy did well to prevent Coshak getting side control.
Coshak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 Josh Coshak.
I think Coshak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Coshak!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Coshak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shine Bright like a Diamond. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matt Black enters the cage!
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240 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Black!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nelson's guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Black politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Black prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Black might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Black decides to stand back up.
Nelson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Boy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Black is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Nelson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Black wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to remain calm as Black controls from the top position.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black prevents Nelson from escaping the position.
Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
Black trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
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.
Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Black wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Black tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Black avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Black is looking for the big counter here.
Black wants to clinch.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Black duly obliges.
It looks like Boy Nelson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Black lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nelson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black is looking for a triangle here but Nelson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matt Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Black wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Black is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Black is just content to waste time from the top position. Nelson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Black wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.
Black wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boy Nelson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Black seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Black trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Black working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nelson's thigh. Nelson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Black pushes down on Nelson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nelson!
Black fails to take his opponent's back.
Black punching from mount but Nelson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nelson is trying to stand up.
Black swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nelson is now in Black's guard. A big mistake from Black there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Black holds on and takes a little breather.
Black is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Black stalling.
Nelson is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Black!
A victorious Matt Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bruschia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruschia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avicii - Levels. Mark Spencer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Bruschia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruschia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruschia off to one side.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruschia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruschia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spencer swinging wildly here.
Bruschia shoots in looking for a takedown but Spencer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruschia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruschia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruschia misses with a leg kick
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruschia thinking.
Spencer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bruschia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spencer is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bruschia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruschia tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer jabs at Bruschia's body.
Spencer is looking to clinch but Bruschia is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Bruschia with that takedown attempt.
Bruschia shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spencer gets a clinch.
Bruschia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spencer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spencer lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer lands an elbow inside that Bruschia shrugs off.
It looks like Bobby Bruschia has been cut.
Nice elbow from Spencer.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bruschia backwards.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruschia is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Spencer.
Bruschia 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.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Spencer as the two fighters clinch.
Bruschia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Bruschia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruschia off to one side.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spencer cracks a nice hook into Bruschia's ribs.
Spencer connects with an inside leg kick.
Bruschia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spencer stuffs the takedown.
Spencer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruschia at a distance.
Spencer throws a good cross that connects.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body. Bruschia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spencer lands with a right and another and another! Bruschia is in big trouble! Spencer lands again and this time it's lights out for Bruschia! A quality knockout there for Spencer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Spencer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson pushes Tonon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Tonon takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Tonon circles away.
Tonon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Tonon breaks away and moves out of range.
Tonon swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Tonon cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Tonon moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Tonon shoots in.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Tonon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Tonon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Tonon.
Johnson slips a straight right by Tonon.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tonon throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Tonon breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonon tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Tonon.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adrian Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonons head.
Tonon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
Tonon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonon drops back down to his feet.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonon pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Tonon is controlling from the bottom.
Tonon looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tonon managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonon.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Tonon blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Tonon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tonon loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by Tonon.
Tonon misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Tonon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Adrian Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tonon misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon.
Johnson with a jab.
Tonon throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson has Tonon up against the cage in a clinch.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Tonon avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Tonon manages to pull guard.
Johnson postures up in Tonon's guard and throws a big left but Tonon blocks it.
Tonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson stands up from Tonon's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tonon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Adrian Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Tonon is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson tests Tonon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adrian Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonon moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Tonon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonon scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson trying to stall but Tonon improves his position.
Tonon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tonon wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Tonon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonon can turn it around.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonon is defending well for now.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Tonon.
Tonon blocking some punches.
Tonon jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tonon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tonon shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Tonon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Tonon breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonon circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Tonon circles away.
Tonon with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson jabs Tonon right on the nose. Tonon blinks but takes it well.
Tonon throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Adrian Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Tonon is avoiding it.
Tonon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson pushes Tonon off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw 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!
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Tonon back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adrian Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tonon can't break the clinch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Tonon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonon scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon takes one to the side of the head.
Tonon misses with an uppercut.
Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon.
Tonon slips a straight right by Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonon misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Tonon throws a counter combo.
Adrian Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Tonon misses the jab.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Tonon in a clinch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson working Tonon over with knees to the body.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Tonon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson slips under a jab from Tonon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Tonon is having none of it.
Gary Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Johnson!
Adrian Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris misses the jab.
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morris is working hard here to advance position.
Thong Song trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thong Song is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thong Song got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thong Song has managed to get both his arms back between Morris's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thong Song defends well.
Thong Song pushes down on Morris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Morris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morris is trying to maintain the position but Thong Song is very close to passing his half guard.
Thong Song seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
Morris tries to roll over but Thong Song keeps him under control.
Thong Song is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thong Song.
Morris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thong Song has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thong Song is working for a guillotine from mount but Morris frees his head quite easily.
Morris is desperately trying to improve his position but Thong Song has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Thong Song might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thong Song working for a submission but Morris is keeping him at bay.
Thong Song trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morris tries to control Thong Song's body but Thong Song pushes him off. Morris squirms to his side and now Thong Song has his back!
Morris tries to break free.
Thong Song looking to break Morris's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morris remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thong Song will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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!
Morris is trying to break free.
Morris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thong Song's arms.
Morris manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thong Song's guard. Nice work there by Morris.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thong Song on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Thong Song is retaining full guard.
Thong Song trying to control the position.
Thong Song tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morris lands a couple of elbows.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Thong Song uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Thong Song!
Thong Song slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thong Song has an Americana. Morris didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thong Song is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thong Song hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chang Thong Song!
Chang Thong Song made sure to mention his sponsor, Underworld Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gasan Umalatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manus Dinapoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umalatov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo. Manus Dinapoli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gasan Umalatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Dinapoli!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dinapoli blocks a low kick nicely.
Umalatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umalatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Umalatov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Umalatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dinapoli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dinapoli is not content to let Umalatov control the position.
Umalatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dinapoli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Umalatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Dinapoli is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli wants to control but Umalatov postures up.
Dinapoli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Umalatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov wants to take a breather but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Dinapoli is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dinapoli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umalatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umalatov's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinapoli looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Umalatov rolls, trying to escape but Dinapoli keeps control of the position.
Umalatov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Umalatov up.
Umalatov trying to control the hands but Dinapoli breaks the grip.
Dinapoli controlling well, preventing Umalatov from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Umalatov can't escape the position.
Umalatov is trying to remain composed but Dinapoli is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Our spies down at at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $900 fee) inform us that Dinapoli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Umalatov rolls, trying to escape but Dinapoli keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Umalatov doesn't escape.
Umalatov breaks Dinapoli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umalatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinapoli is keeping the position for now.
Umalatov is fighting to break Dinapoli's control of his arms but Dinapoli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Umalatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinapoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinapoli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dinapoli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dinapoli stands and throws Umalatov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dinapoli has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Umalatov!
Umalatov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dinapoli looking to finish Umalatov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Umalatov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov tries to lock up and control but Dinapoli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Umalatov regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dinapoli slips a nice elbow through Umalatov's hands, connecting with Umalatov's forehead.
Dinapoli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umalatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Umalatov wants to improve his position but Dinapoli is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umalatov has his hands clasped together around Dinapoli's back. He's all about the action.
Umalatov wants to improve his position but Dinapoli is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Umalatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dinapoli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dinapoli slips nicely into half guard.
Umalatov wants to improve his position but Dinapoli is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov is looking to control Dinapoli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Umalatov avoid being mounted?
Dinapoli is taking a breather. Umalatov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Umalatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dinapoli lands with a punch from half guard.
Dinapoli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dinapoli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Umalatov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dinapoli prevents Umalatov from improving his position.
Dinapoli working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Dinapoli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dinapoli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Umalatov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dinapoli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dinapoli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Umalatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Umalatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dinapoli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Umalatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dinapoli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dinapoli works over Umalatov with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov is trying to keep Dinapoli in close.
Dinapoli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dinapoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinapoli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Umalatov has his foot on Dinapoli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinapoli works his way back into a safe position though.
Dinapoli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umalatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Umalatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dinapoli controls the pace.
Umalatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dinapoli landing some decent shots from guard.
Dinapoli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dinapoli distracts Umalatov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dinapoli stays in close to Umalatov's body and controls the position.
Umalatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dinapoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umalatov wants to sweep here but Dinapoli controlling him for the moment.
Dinapoli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dinapoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dinapoli wants to pass the guard but Umalatov is keeping the position.
Manus Dinapoli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dinapoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Umalatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinapoli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dinapoli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dinapoli postures up.
Dinapoli lands a couple of digs.
Dinapoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dinapoli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dinapoli connects with a couple of short punches.
Umalatov controls Dinapoli momentarily but Dinapoli frees himself.
Dinapoli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umalatov looking for a guillotine here but Dinapoli defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli pushes down on Umalatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dinapoli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dinapoli is thwarting Umalatov's attempts to control the position.
Dinapoli is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinapoli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dinapoli trying to control the pace.
Umalatov wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Dinapoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dinapoli has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Umalatov!
Dinapoli lands a big elbow.
Dinapoli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Umalatov is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Umalatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dinapoli is landing with some decent strikes but Umalatov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Umalatov tries to lock up and control but Dinapoli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Dinapoli.
Umalatov is rocked!
Dinapoli landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Umalatov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umalatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dinapoli controlling the position easily from mount.
Umalatov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dinapoli postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Umalatov out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Dinapoli goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manus Dinapoli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Castillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Meen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Castillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Meen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Castillion misses.
Meen moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Castillion has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Castillion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castillion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castillion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castillion tries to circle away but Meen has him pinned against the cage.
Meen'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.
Castillion is struggling to control the position.
Castillion is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meen has Castillion pressed against the cage.
Castillion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Castillion - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Castillion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meen lands with a left to the head.
Castillion prevents a body shot from Meen.
Meen lands a left hand.
Castillion is trying to stall.
Meen can't find room to land a body shot as Castillion controls the action.
Meen has Castillion pushed against the cage.
Castillion stalling in the clinch but Meen improves position.
Meen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Castillion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castillion looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Meen.
Meen struggles to land a body shot inside as Castillion controls his hands.
Meen presses Castillion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castillion lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Erik Meen has been cut.
Castillion misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meen.
Castillion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meen's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Castillion fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castillion.
Castillion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Meen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meen as Castillion tries to tie him up.
Castillion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castillion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castillion throws a hook but Meen avoids it easily.
Meen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meen scores with a shot to the body.
Castillion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castillion.
Meen gets a clinch.
Castillion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillion tries a low kick but Meen avoids it.
Meen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castillion. That did some damage!
Erik Meen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Castillion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castillion is looking to counter punch.
Castillion defending well as Meen loads up on a big left hand.
Castillion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castillion lands a body shot.
Castillion lands the left hand.
Meen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Castillion.
Castillion misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Castillion. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Meen.
Castillion blocks a head kick by Meen.
Meen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castillion thuds his right hand into Meen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meen.
Castillion throws a big shot that misses.
Meen is looking to clinch but Castillion is avoiding it.
Meen scores with a kick to the body.
Castillion lands the left hand.
Castillion misses with a looping right.
Meen throws a head kick but Castillion moves out of range.
Castillion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castillion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Castillion throws a right hand that misses
and Meen counters with a straight right hand.
Castillion wants to land a leg kick but Meen is out of range.
Meen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castillion throws a poor cross that misses
and Meen counters by clinching up.
Castillion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castillion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Miguel Castillion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Meen'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.
Castillion slips a straight right by Meen.
Castillion throws a jab when Meen was well out of range.
A jab from Meen misses.
Castillion moves out of range of the strikes.
Castillion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meen moves out of range of the strikes.
Castillion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castillion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castillion throws a leg kick
and Castillion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meen lands a right hook to the body.
Castillion sizes up Meen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castillion swats away the attempt to clinch by Meen.
A jab from Castillion misses.
Meen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castillion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion throws a right and a left that Meen avoids nicely.
Castillion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meen throws a jab when Castillion was well out of range.
Castillion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castillion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That has opened up Erik Meen's cut even more.
Castillion throws a shot from downtown. Meen moves away and avoids it.
Meen throws a head kick but Castillion moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Castillion misses the target.
Meen looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillion is just out of range.
Castillion swings for the body but Meen moves out of range.
Meen leaves Castillion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castillion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meen circles away.
Castillion throws a lazy right hand but Meen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meen throws a solid leg kick but Castillion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meen.
Erik Meen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castillion.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castillion, pushing him back against the cage.
Castillion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Meen fails to land.
Castillion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meen trying to stall but Castillion improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castillion's brow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Meen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Meen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meen tries to work over Castillion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castillion wants to stall.
Castillion blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meen lands a hook that snaps the head of Castillion backwards.
Castillion prevents a body shot from Meen.
Meen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillion backwards.
Meen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meen lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meen gets through Castillion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castillion avoids the elbow strike from Meen, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meen.
Meen lands a body punch.
Castillion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meen lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Castillion trying to stall but Meen improves his position.
Castillion looking to stall.
Erik Meen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Castillion.
Meen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion is looking to control Meen's arms but Meen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castillion has his back to the cage.
Meen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meen is working Castillion over against the cage.
Meen lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Meen.
Castillion is rocked!
Meen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Castillion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Castillion on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Meen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Castillion with a big uppercut! Castillion tries to clinch up but Meen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Castillion to the mat! Castillion covers up and Meen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Erik Meen!
An out of breath Erik Meen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Cederqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Cederqvist!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huseyin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cederqvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Huseyin scores with a nice right hand.
Huseyin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Cederqvist.
A nice combination there by Huseyin.
Huseyin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Huseyin there.
Huseyin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cederqvist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Cederqvist. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huseyin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cederqvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Huseyin checks it well.
Cederqvist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huseyin's sensitive parts.
Huseyin scores with a shot to the body.
Cederqvist takes a swing at Huseyin's ribcage but misses.
Huseyin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huseyin throws a combination that misses
and Cederqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Huseyin tries to clinch up but Cederqvist circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Huseyin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cederqvist doesn't seem phased though.
Cederqvist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huseyin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cederqvist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huseyin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cederqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Huseyin lands.
Huseyin takes a swing at Cederqvist's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Huseyin there.
Cederqvist slips a jab and a cross from Huseyin.
Huseyin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Huseyin lands with an uppercut that bounces Cederqvist off the cage and back into range.
Cederqvist is rocked!
A jab from Huseyin misses.
Cederqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cederqvist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Huseyin misses with a hook
and Cederqvist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Huseyin's knee momentarily.
Huseyin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cederqvist.
Cederqvist scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Huseyin. Cederqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huseyin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cederqvist, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cederqvist.
Huseyin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Huseyin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cederqvist.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cederqvist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cederqvist.
Huseyin swings wildly with an uppercut but Cederqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cederqvist blocking some punches.
Cederqvist breaks from the clinch.
Huseyin misses with a series of wild punches.
Cederqvist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Huseyin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huseyin throws an off balance right hand
letting Cederqvist counter with a right hand.
Huseyin misses with a straight left.
Huseyin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cederqvist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huseyin.
Huseyin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cederqvist is just out of range.
Huseyin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huseyin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cederqvist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huseyin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huseyin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cederqvist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Cederqvist misses.
Cederqvist throws a hook but Huseyin avoids it easily.
Huseyin throws the left hand but Cederqvist avoids the punch easily.
Cederqvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Huseyin checks it well.
Huseyin pushes Cederqvist up against the cage in a clinch.
Huseyin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huseyin working aggressively here.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cederqvist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huseyin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cederqvist.
Huseyin swings wildly with an uppercut but Cederqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cederqvist manages to break the clinch.
Huseyin checks a leg kick.
Cederqvist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huseyin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cederqvist has time to react.
Huseyin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cederqvist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cederqvist wants to slow Huseyin down by chopping away at his legs.
Huseyin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Huseyin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Huseyin is looking to clinch.
Cederqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Huseyin as he connects with a hook.
Cederqvist tries to land a leg kick but Huseyin saw it coming and moves away.
Cederqvist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huseyin's sensitive parts.
Huseyin tries to clinch up but Cederqvist circles away and keeps his distance.
Huseyin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cederqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huseyin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Huseyin tries to clinch but Cederqvist is having none of it.
Huseyin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Huseyin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cederqvist misses with a low kick.
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 Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huseyin doesn't manage to clinch there - Cederqvist circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cederqvist.
Huseyin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cederqvist.
That kick from Cederqvist tenderised Huseyin's leg. Huseyin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huseyin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Huseyin misses the jab.
Cederqvist throws a leg kick but Huseyin moved away.
Huseyin avoids the body shot from Cederqvist.
Huseyin swings widly with a right hand
and Cederqvist counters with a low kick, right behind Huseyin 's knee.
Cederqvist scores with a leg kick.
Cederqvist misses the shot to the body.
Huseyin is looking to clinch but Cederqvist is avoiding it.
Huseyin misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huseyin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cederqvist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cederqvist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huseyin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huseyin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Cederqvist.
Huseyin takes a swing at Cederqvist's ribcage but misses.
Huseyin misses with a wild body shot.
Huseyin lands a head shot.
Huseyin closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin.
Cederqvist is stalling here.
Cederqvist blocks an uppercut.
Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huseyin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huseyin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cederqvists head.
Huseyin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cederqvist breaks from the clinch.
Huseyin throws a big shot that misses.
Cederqvist only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Huseyin drops Cederqvist with a beautiful combination! Cederqvist stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Huseyin is looking for the KO!
Cederqvist is still on wobbly legs! Can Huseyin finish him?
It looks like Harry Cederqvist has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huseyin misses with a left hand
letting Cederqvist counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huseyin works Cederqvist's body with a nice hook.
BAM! Huseyin delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cederqvist like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin!
A victorious Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Seagram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Seagram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carlos Soto!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagram stuns Soto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seagram misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Seagram. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Soto as he checks the leg kick.
Soto throws out a counter right but Seagram avoids it with no problem.
Seagram digs a good body shot into Soto's ribs.
Seagram throws a body shot but no joy.
Soto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soto.
Soto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seagram with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soto checks a leg kick.
Seagram scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Soto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seagram with a body shot.
Danny Seagram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagram lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soto manages to avoid it.
Soto lands with an overhand left.
Soto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seagram jabs Soto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Soto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seagram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soto.
Soto moves out of range of the strikes.
Soto misses with a body shot.
Soto throws a body punch but Seagram moves out of range.
Seagram throwing a counter right hand but Soto manages to avoid it.
Seagram lands with a nice body punch.
Seagram tries a low kick but Soto avoids it.
Seagram cracks Soto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Soto is out of range.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Soto connects with a jab.
Seagram misses with a hook
and Seagram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soto works Seagram's body with a nice hook.
Seagram throws a body shot but no joy.
Soto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Seagram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram connects with a high kick.
Soto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Seagram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soto throws a body shot but no joy.
Seagram misses with a two punch combination.
Soto misses with a hook.
Soto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seagram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Seagram misses with a body punch
and Soto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seagram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soto.
Seagram misses with a few strikes there.
Seagram lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Soto.
Seagram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seagram throws a low kick but it's checked well by Soto.
Soto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seagram tries to land a front kick but Soto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seagram lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Soto.
It looked like Seagram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seagram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Soto.
Donk. Seagram catches Soto right on the button with a cross.
Seagram tries to move into range but Soto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soto misses with a wild body shot.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soto moves away.
Seagram is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Soto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Soto misses.
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagram throws a leg kick but Soto checks it.
Soto throws a hook but Seagram blocks it.
Soto avoids the head kick by Seagram.
Soto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seagram moves away from the strike by Soto.
Seagram throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soto.
Soto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soto throws a big shot that misses.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Soto.
Soto ducks right into an uppercut from Seagram.
Seagram punishes Soto's body with a nice straight punch.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soto moves away.
Soto tries to move into range but Seagram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seagram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soto throws the left hand but Seagram avoids the punch easily.
Soto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagram counters with a stiff right hand.
Soto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seagram throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Soto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Seagram finds it's target.
Seagram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soto throws a jab when Seagram was well out of range.
Seagram lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Seagram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seagram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Seagram thuds a left hand into Soto's body.
Seagram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seagram moves out of range as Soto strikes.
Seagram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soto can do to turn this around?
Soto avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Soto loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
Seagram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soto jabs Seagram right on the nose. Seagram blinks but takes it well.
Soto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seagram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seagram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seagram lands with a right hand.
Seagram fails to land with a series of punches.
Seagram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soto connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Soto misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto misses with a hook. Seagram ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Seagram. Beautiful body shot.
Soto misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram throws a sloppy body shot
and Soto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seagram avoids the body shot from Soto.
Seagram throws a head kick that misses.
Seagram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soto throws out a counter right but Seagram avoids it with no problem.
Seagram throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soto. Seagram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soto slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Soto misses the target.
Seagram throws a lazy right hand but Soto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seagram throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Soto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seagram doesn't seem phased though.
Soto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
Soto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seagram throws out the jab.
Soto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seagram throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soto! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto looks to throw the jab but Seagram is out of range.
Soto walks into a jab.
Seagram throws a sloppy body shot
and Soto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Soto.
Seagram thumps Soto with a low kick.
Soto takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seagram 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 Soto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Soto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seagram throws a series of punches but Soto moves out of range.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram misses with a hook to the body
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Soto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Seagram does no damage.
It seemed like Soto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seagram pushes Soto away with a front kick.
Seagram throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soto avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto misses with a hook.
Seagram misses the body punch
letting Soto counter with a right hand.
A jab from Soto misses.
Seagram misses with an uppercut
and Soto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soto throws a body punch but Seagram moves out of range.
Soto throws a hook but Seagram blocks it.
Seagram lands a lovely overhand right.
Seagram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seagram is looking to wear down Soto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Decent striking displayed by Seagram there.
Seagram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seagram slips under a jab.
Seagram throws a sloppy head kick and Soto moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Soto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Soto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seagram throws a body shot but no joy.
Soto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Soto does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soto misses with an uppercut
and Seagram counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Seagram looks to land a right hand but Soto moved out of range.
Seagram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soto.
That kick from Seagram tenderised Soto's leg. Soto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seagram.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Soto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soto throws a lazy right hand but Seagram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seagram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soto.
Soto misses with a hook
and Seagram counters with a low kick, right behind Soto 's knee.
Seagram throws a shot from downtown. Soto moves away and avoids it.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soto lands the left hand.
Soto misses with a straight right.
Soto needs to keep his hands up - Seagram had a free shot at his head there.
Seagram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Seagram will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Seagram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soto doesn't seem bothered though.
Soto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seagram.
Soto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seagram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seagram moves out of range as Soto strikes.
Soto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Danny Seagram is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Soto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seagram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seagram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soto was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagram.
Seagram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
It looked like Seagram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seagram stuns Soto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seagram cracks a nice hook into Soto's ribs.
Soto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seagram.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagram manages to avoid it.
Soto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seagram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram lands a lovely overhand right.
Seagram throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Seagram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Seagram.
Seagram jabs Soto right on the nose. Soto blinks but takes it well.
Soto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Seagram - just one landing.
Soto throws a body shot but no joy.
Seagram throwing a counter right hand but Soto manages to avoid it.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Seagram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soto doesn't seem bothered though.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soto manages to avoid it.
Seagram throws a leg kick but Soto moved away.
Seagram's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soto under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagram lands with a nice body punch.
Seagram throws a sloppy head kick and Soto moves out of range easily.
Carlos Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soto.
Soto digs a good body shot into Seagram's ribs.
Soto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seagram.
Seagram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Soto checks it well.
Seagram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Seagram.
Seagram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagram lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seagram.
Seagram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soto.
Seagram is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seagram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Soto.
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Soto takes one to the side of the head.
Soto takes one on the button.
Soto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seagram misses with a combination
and Soto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seagram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seagram jabs at Soto's body.
Soto misses with an uppercut. Seagram saw that one coming.
Seagram getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Seagram does no damage.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with an uppercut
and Seagram counters with a nice body shot.
Soto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Seagram. Beautiful body shot.
Seagram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soto's hands.
Soto scores with the left hand. Seagram knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Soto misses the target.
Seagram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soto cracks Seagram with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seagram stuns Soto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Seagram.
Soto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seagram thuds a left hand into Soto's body.
Soto walks into a straight right hand from Seagram.
Soto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Seagram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seagram has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Seagram!
A victorious Danny Seagram thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guli Glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guli Glozman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunner Hilton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guli Glozman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton looks to throw the jab but Glozman is out of range.
Hilton 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.
Glozman misses with a double jab.
Gunner Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glozman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hilton tried to score with a low kick but Glozman checks it.
Hilton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glozman pushes Hilton up against the cage in a clinch.
Glozman lands with a left to the head.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilton slowing the pace effectively.
Hilton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hilton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glozman's elbow.
Glozman lands an elbow just above Hilton 's eye.
It looks like Gunner Hilton has been cut.
Glozman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiltons head.
Glozman lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hilton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glozman.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Glozman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman lands a knee to the head.
Hilton is looking to control Glozman's arms but Glozman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hilton has his back to the cage.
Hilton has Glozman pressed against the cage.
Hilton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Glozman lands a nice knee to the body.
Glozman lands a right hand.
Glozman is pushing Hilton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hilton misses with a knee to the head.
Hilton breaks the clinch.
Hilton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Glozman.
Glozman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glozman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glozman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Glozman sizes up Hilton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hilton lands a jab to Glozman's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilton cracks Glozman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hilton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Glozman to stand back up!
It looks like Guli Glozman has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hilton is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Hilton shuts the power down on Glozman. Lights out, game over! Hilton is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunner Hilton!
Gunner Hilton retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Gunner Hilton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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