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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louden Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Zal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurley comes to the cage accompanied by self starter. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louden Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Zal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zal throws a hook but Hurley avoids it easily.
Hurley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Zal as he connects with a hook.
Hurley closes the distance and clinches up with Zal, looking for a takedown. Hurley pushes Zal against the cage but Zal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Zal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hurley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zal with a hook.
Zal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Zal does it's job there.
Zal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hurley.
Zal scores with a nice right hand.
Zal scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Zal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Zal. Beautiful body shot.
Zal catches Hurley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hurley's head backwards.
Zal misses the jab.
Zal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurley moves away.
Hurley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hurley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zal.
Nice defenses there by Hurley.
Hurley attempts a counter takedown but Zal avoids it well and moves away.
Zal lands a body shot.
Zal connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zal connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zal wobbles Hurley with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Zal dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Hurley to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Zal!
Louden Hurley was interviewed post fight and said 'the fuck man'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Mancini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laverne Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laverne Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Mancini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laverne Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancini closes the distance and clinches up with Reynolds, looking for a takedown. Mancini pushes Reynolds against the cage but Reynolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Reynolds.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds gets through Mancini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds stalling the fight.
Reynolds lands a right hand.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mancini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds scores with a head kick. Mancini tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mancini tries for a takedown but Reynolds circles away easily
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mancini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Mancini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds forces Mancini back against the cage and clinches.
Reynolds prevents the takedown attempt.
Reynolds jumps into guard, dragging Mancini to the mat.
Reynolds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mancini trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mancini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mancini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mancini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Mancini from controlling successfully.
Mancini advances to half guard.
Reynolds is in trouble now - Mancini has advanced to mount!
Mancini looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mancini swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reynolds is now in Mancini's guard. A big mistake from Mancini there, giving up the dominant position!
Mancini is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reynolds frees his head nicely. Oh but Mancini has switched to an armbar! Reynolds is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chuck Mancini!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seleukos Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seleukos Molovgomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seleukos Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Molovgomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yaj tries to move to mount but Molovgomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Molovgomedov tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Molovgomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
What's Molovgomedov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Yaj working away.
Yaj cracks Molovgomedov with a big elbow.
Yaj scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yaj in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Molovgomedov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leo Yaj!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Karelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie Kosar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelis comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - AwolNation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Karelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernie Kosar!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karelis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kosar has time to react.
Kosar throws a series of punches but Karelis avoids them all with ease.
Kosar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karelis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karelis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kosar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karelis misses with a combination
and Kosar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karelis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosar.
Kosar lands with a hook. Karelis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelis. Kosar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kosar takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karelis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelis misses the shot to the body.
Kosar misses with a body shot
and Karelis moves into the clinch.
Karelis digs a right hand underneath Kosar's ribcage. Kosar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karelis blocking some punches.
Kosar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karelis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosar backwards.
Karelis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karelis misses with a body punch.
Karelis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelis lands a nice knee to the body.
Kosar prevents a body shot from Karelis.
Karelis is leaning against Kosar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kosar looks winded!
Karelis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kosar backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kosar fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karelis.
Karelis lands a shot to the body.
Karelis working Kosar over with knees to the body.
Karelis with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Bernie Kosar has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Karelis.
Nice body punch from Karelis - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelis pushes Kosar against the cage. Karelis is working some dirty boxing. Karelis pushes off with a quick right hook! Kosar goes down! Kosar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Karelis moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostas Karelis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . Chimaera has chosen The Vikings warrior spirit as his entrance music. Alistair Spong 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Chimaera's head back.
Chimaera throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chimaera.
Chimaera throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Chimaera tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chimaera misses the target.
Chimaera throws a lazy head kick
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
It looks like The Chimaera has been cut.
We've been informed that Chimaera has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chimaera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Chimaera.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chimaera.
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Chimaera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chimaera has time to react.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chimaera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Spong tenderised Chimaera's leg. Chimaera is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Chimaera blocks the leg kick.
Chimaera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong throws a body punch but Chimaera moves out of range.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chimaera.
Nice defenses there by Chimaera.
Spong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spong lands a front kick.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
Spong swings for the body but Chimaera moves out of range.
Spong lands a big uppercut and Chimaera crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chimaera looks OK. Spong waves Chimaera back to his feet!
Chimaera is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong drops Chimaera with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Chimaera! Spong dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Spong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thaddeus Proctor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacare Romero!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proctor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Proctor shows good takedown defense.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Proctor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Proctor's waist but Proctor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
Thaddeus Proctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacare Romero.
Romero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Proctor sprawls well initially but Romero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Romero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Proctor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Romero prevents Proctor from standing back up.
Proctor's coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Romero throwing shots but Proctor is blocking nicely.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Proctor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romero throwing shots but Proctor is blocking nicely.
Proctor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Proctor.
Proctor pulls Romero in to control the position.
Proctor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Proctor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Proctor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor looking to control.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero connects with a couple of short punches.
Proctor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Proctor keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proctor has control of Romero's left arm, preventing Romero from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Proctor's head.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proctor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Proctor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Proctor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero postures up in Proctor's guard and throws a big left but Proctor blocks it.
Proctor managing to control the position.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Proctor is retaining full guard.
Proctor is trying to keep Romero in close.
Proctor wants to get back to his feet but Romero passes into half guard.
Proctor is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Proctor avoid being mounted?
Proctor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
Proctor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romero is nestled in close to Proctor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Proctor trying to hold on to Romero's head to control him but Romero postures up.
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Proctor tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romero working over Proctor with some ground and pound. Proctor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Proctor is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Proctor avoid being mounted?
Romero winds up and cracks Proctor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero wants to free his trapped foot but Proctor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Romero prevents Proctor from standing back up.
Proctor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
Romero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Proctor is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Proctor avoid being mounted?
Romero prevents Proctor from improving his position.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Proctor is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero thows a huge punch but Proctor dodges it nicely.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romero wants to control but Proctor is keeping him busy.
Proctor trying to control here.
Romero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Proctor wants to get back to his feet.
Proctor is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Proctor avoid being mounted?
Proctor is trying to get back to full guard.
Proctor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romero is working away from the top position though.
Romero is trying to control. Proctor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Proctor kicks Romero off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero scores with the left hand. Proctor knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Proctor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Romero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Romero misses with an uppercut. Proctor saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Proctor. No joy for Romero on that attempt.
Romero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Proctor is looking to regain half guard here but Romero keeps moving and retains side control.
Proctor tries to escape but Romero is in control.
Proctor wants to control but Romero postures up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Romero. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Romero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Proctor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Romero in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Proctor keeps working.
Proctor wants to control but Romero postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Proctor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Proctor, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero working away.
Proctor wants to get back to his feet but Romero drags him back down.
Proctor tries to improve position but can't.
Romero looks up at the clock and then as Proctor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Romero smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Romero is trying to get an arm triangle but Proctor is defending well.
Proctor wants to control but Romero postures up.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Proctor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proctor can't do much from the bottom here.
Proctor is looking for a sweep.
Romero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jacare Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proctor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
An elbow from Romero crashes against the mat.
Romero connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Proctor some visible discomfort.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Proctor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Romero.
Proctor wants to control but Romero postures up.
Romero is trying to get an arm triangle but Proctor is defending well.
Proctor is looking to reverse the position.
Proctor is working hard here to advance position.
Romero working the body and head with strikes.
Proctor pushes Romero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Romero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Romero is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Proctor looks calm but he's in trouble here. Romero gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Proctor is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Romero lets go of the hold and Proctor can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacare Romero!
A relieved looking Jacare Romero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn has chosen The Blood of Cu Chulainn as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 Montreal, Reggie Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young slips under a jab.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt.
Chulainn ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Chulainn moves out of range of the strikes.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young swings for the body but Chulainn moves out of range.
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulainn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reggie Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cu Chulainn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chulainn throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young clinches.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young tries a body shot but Chulainn blocks it.
Chulainn blocking some punches.
Chulainn blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulainn.
Young effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Young tries to work over Chulainn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young is working Chulainn over against the cage.
Chulainn wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young misses with some punches.
Young misses with some punches.
Chulainn blocks a body shot from Young.
Young is pressed up against the cage. Chulainn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Young down to the mat. Young avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chulainn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Young defends well and Chulainn ends up having to push Young into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Young half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chulainn with a jab.
Young throws a hook but Chulainn blocks it.
Young drops Chulainn with a beautiful combination! Chulainn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Young is looking for the KO!
Chulainn is rocked!
It looks like Cu Chulainn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Chulainn flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chulainn is out cold! Young holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reggie Young!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Vurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Duane Perry has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo Vurny!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Perry misses
and Vurny counters with a shoot takedown. Perry fights it but they end up in guard.
Vurny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully.
Perry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vurny throws a strike but Perry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vurny looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vurny working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Perry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Vurny blocks nicely.
Vurny is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vurny is on top in guard.
Perry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vurny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perry!
Vurny wants to control but Perry postures up.
Perry decides to stand back up. Perry steps back and let's Vurny get back to his feet.
Vurny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perry throws an off balance right hand
and Vurny counters with a single leg into guard. Perry didn't expect that.
Vurny trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vurny forces his way into half guard.
Perry kicks Vurny off and gets back to his feet.
Perry lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Vurny blocks the low kick.
Vurny misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Perry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duane Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perry. That's going to slow Vurny down.
Vurny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick there by Perry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perry as he jumps to the side.
Perry takes a swing at Vurny's ribcage but misses.
Vurny misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vurny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vurny just manages to avoid it.
Vurny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vurny is looking for the big counter here.
Vurny has a takedown stuffed.
Vurny gets a takedown into half guard.
Perry kicks off Vurny and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Perry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vurny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perry looks to land a left hand but Vurny moved out of range nicely.
Perry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
Perry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vurny.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vurny is defended easily by Perry.
Duane Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vurny takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo Vurny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vurny takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vurny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vurny misses the shot to the body.
Perry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vurny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perry defends it well.
Perry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vurny doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perry.
Perry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vurny. That did some damage!
Duane Perry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vurny drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Perry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vurny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perry connects with the punch.
Perry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vurny can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands a head kick. Vurny smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That has opened up Aldo Vurny's cut even more.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perry. Vurny shrugs it off though.
Perry misses with a wild body shot.
Vurny unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perry connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Vurny to the floor! Perry dives in looking for the finish!
Vurny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurny wants to improve his position but Perry is controlling well.
Perry is trying to control the action in half guard but Vurny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vurny keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Perry slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Perry'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.
Vurny is in trouble now - Perry has advanced to mount!
Perry controlling the pace for now.
Vurny is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Perry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Perry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vurny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vurny takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses.
Perry tried to counter with a leg kick but Vurny avoided it.
No joy there for Vurny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perry throws a leg kick which misses Vurny's front leg but catches the back leg as Vurny tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Perry's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vurny misses with a takedown
and Perry counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry keeps Vurny at a distance using the push kick.
Vurny throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vurny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Vurny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry connects with an inside leg kick.
Perry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perry throws a leg kick
so Vurny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perry looking for a sweep. Not yet Perry, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vurny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vurny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perry working a defensive guard here.
Vurny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perry seems keen to control Vurny's posture.
Perry keeping full guard, as Vurny tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny is looking to work some ground and pound but Perry has wrist control.
Perry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perry pulls Vurny in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vurny postures up in Perry's guard and throws a big left but Perry blocks it.
Perry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vurny manages to get to full guard.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Vurny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo Vurny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Perry scores with a kick to the body.
Perry misses with a head kick.
Vurny fails with the takedown.
Perry throws a nice looking combination but Vurny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vurny with the counter takedown but Perry avoids it easily.
Perry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vurny circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurny is just out of range.
Vurny misses with a takedown
and Perry counters with a good low kick that Vurny was not able to check.
Duane Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
Perry lands a nice looking body kick.
Good exchange - Perry coming out on top.
The cut above Aldo Vurny's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Perry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vurny is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perry rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurny is just out of range.
Duane Perry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perry 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Perry!
Duane Perry very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Espo Jaksinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Espo Jaksinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaksinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Qasi stuns Jaksinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Jaksinen misses.
Qasi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaksinen avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Jaksinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Qasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Jaksinen.
Qasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Qasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaksinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaksinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qasi to score with a decent uppercut.
Qasi looks to land a combination but Jaksinen avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Qasi slips under a jab from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Jaksinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaksinen lands with a nice body punch.
Qasi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaksinen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi misses with a left hand
and Jaksinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaksinen lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Qasi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Qasi connects with a right hand. Jaksinen shakes it off.
Jaksinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qasi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaksinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Jaksinen is looking to slow Qasi down with leg kicks.
Jaksinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Qasi misses with a few strikes there.
Qasi 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.
Qasi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jaksinen!
Jaksinen holds on to Qasi's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen tries to buck Qasi off but Qasi is having none of it.
Jaksinen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Jaksinen'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.
Jaksinen is trying to control Qasi's posture but Qasi avoids it.
Qasi tries for a kimura but Jaksinen is defending well.
Qasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jaksinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jaksinen wants to control but Qasi postures up.
Qasi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaksinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi working away.
Qasi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jaksinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jaksinen is not content to let Qasi control the position.
Jaksinen trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Jaksinen gets back to full guard.
Jaksinen wants to stand and escape but Qasi is having none of it.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Jaksinen pulls Qasi in to control the position.
My spies in Bullet Proof Dungeon inform me that Qasi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Qasi postures up in Jaksinen's guard and throws a big left but Jaksinen blocks it.
Jaksinen is trying to keep Qasi in close.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Jaksinen keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Qasi digs a good body shot into Jaksinen's ribs.
Qasi slips a jab and a cross from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qasi.
Jaksinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Qasi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Qasi finds it's target.
Jaksinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Qasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qasi takes a swing at Jaksinen's ribcage but misses.
Jaksinen staying out of range there.
Jaksinen looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
Qasi throws a series of punches but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Jaksinen misses with a straight left.
Jaksinen throws a jab when Qasi was well out of range.
Qasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaksinen looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qasi! But no joy.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasi slips a straight right by Jaksinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qasi to score with a decent uppercut.
Qasi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaksinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaksinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen trying to keep a closed guard but Qasi is proving a slippery customer.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi stands and throws Jaksinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Qasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jaksinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jaksinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Qasi is thwarting Jaksinen's attempts to control the position.
Qasi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jaksinen wants to control but Qasi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Jaksinen is squirming around nicely.
Jaksinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Azar Qasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaksinen 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Qasi drops back looking for a leg! Jaksinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaksinen manages to kick Qasi off! Qasi jumps back into Jaksinen's guard.
Jaksinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaksinen seems keen to control Qasi's posture.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Jaksinen keeps moving.
Jaksinen is pulling down on Qasi's head to control his posture.
Qasi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Qasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaksinen has wrist control.
Jaksinen is trying to keep Qasi in close.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaksinen is retaining full guard.
Jaksinen has control of Qasi's left arm, preventing Qasi from doing any damage.
Qasi trying to control but Jaksinen is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaksinen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Jaksinen misses.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
Qasi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi 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!
Qasi cracks Jaksinen with an open hand slap.
Jaksinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Qasi tests Jaksinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qasi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Qasi.
Qasi is looking for the big counter here.
Jaksinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
Qasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaksinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qasi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaksinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaksinen misses with a looping left.
Jaksinen wants to clinch up but Qasi keeps it at a distance.
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Jaksinen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azar Qasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaksinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaksinen.
A shot to the liver by Qasi. Beautiful body shot.
Jaksinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi lands with a straight right. Jaksinen didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Qasi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Qasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Qasi misses.
Jaksinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jaksinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Qasi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaksinen defends well and Qasi ends up having to push Jaksinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Qasi lands an overhand right.
Jaksinen throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Qasi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaksinen.
Qasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaksinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qasi's calf.
Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi with a jab.
Espo Jaksinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
Qasi darts in looking for a takedown but Jaksinen gets double underhooks and turns Qasi into the cage.
Qasi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jaksinen's guard.
Qasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaksinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jaksinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jaksinen working a defensive guard here.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaksinen is retaining full guard.
Qasi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Qasi postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Qasi thuds his right hand into Jaksinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jaksinen jabs at Qasi's body.
Qasi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaksinen under the eye.
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a jab when Qasi was well out of range.
Qasi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaksinen slips a jab and a cross from Qasi.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaksinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qasi.
Qasi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A control attempt from Jaksinen but he's now mounted!
Jaksinen can't escape the position.
Qasi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jaksinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jaksinen!
Jaksinen controlling from the top position.
Jaksinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Qasi wants to improve his position but instead Jaksinen has moved into half guard.
Azar Qasi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaksinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Qasi defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azar Qasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qasi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azar Qasi!
Our winner, Azar Qasi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laverne Mazzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzola comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Il Canto Degli Italiani kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laverne Mazzola!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mazzola takes the fight into the clinch.
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Mazzola misses with a knee strike.
Mazzola works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
Mazzola slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Mazzola.
Mazzola connects with the punch.
Vladimir Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mazzola.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
It seemed like Mazzola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
Emelianenko sets himself, and Mazzola steps forward looking for the clinch! Emelianenko avoids it this time.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emelianenko with a nice cross.
Emelianenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazzola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Mazzola on that attempt.
Mazzola pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Mazzola looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Mazzola looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko just leaning against Mazzola, taking a breather.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazzola lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Mazzola.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mazzola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzola throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Mazzola lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola takes a shot to the head.
Mazzola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Mazzola prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mazzola up against the cage.
Mazzola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelianenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mazzola can turn it around.
A short left from Emelianenko.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Mazzola digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola blocking some punches.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Mazzola won't allow it.
Mazzola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelianenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Mazzola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazzola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Mazzola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazzola throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mazzola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Emelianenko quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Mazzola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Emelianenko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mazzola keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzola tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Vladimir Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mazzola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Mazzola misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mazzola on the inside.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Mazzola. Mazzola maintains the clinch.
A short left from Mazzola.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but instead, Mazzola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Emelianenko into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Emelianenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Mazzola throws knees to the body.
Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko cracks Mazzola with a nice body shot.
Mazzola is breathing heavily.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Mazzola tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Mazzola's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mazzola or not.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Mazzola is rocked!
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Mazzola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzola.
Mazzola seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the body.
Vladimir Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazzola.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mazzola. Mazzola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mazzola tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped Mazzola's head back.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazzola can do to turn this around?
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Mazzola moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola slips under a jab.
Mazzola throws a counter combo.
Emelianenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazzola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazzola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mazzola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mazzola blocks a jab.
Mazzola tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko lunges at Mazzola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazzola's hand.
Vladimir Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Mazzola moves out of range.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mazzola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazzola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tests Mazzola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Mazzola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola lands a knee to the body.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Mazzola.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Nice body punch from Mazzola - that landed with a thud.
Emelianenko digs a right hand into Mazzola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mazzola's gas tank.
Mazzola blocking some punches.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Vladimir Emelianenko has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Mazzola misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mazzola obliges.
Emelianenko is trying to push Mazzola away but Mazzola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mazzola connects with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko is trying to stall.
Mazzola misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Mazzola lands a body shot.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mazzola lands a damaging elbow.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzola.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazzola defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Mazzola tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mazzola manages to circle out of the way.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot that snaps Mazzola's head back.
Emelianenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelianenko tries to keep at a distance but Mazzola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vladimir Emelianenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelianenko's cut.
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.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelianenko misses with a kick to the body
and Mazzola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mazzola.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Mazzola isn't so interested in that idea.
Mazzola looking to sit in guard and control but Emelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mazzola has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Emelianenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mazzola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzola works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mazzola.
Mazzola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mazzola.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazzola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Emelianenko pushes Mazzola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mazzola throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a shot to the body.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Mazzola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Mazzola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emelianenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mazzola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mazzola is keeping busy.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Mazzola.
Mazzola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Mazzola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazzola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Mazzola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Mazzola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emelianenko's face.
A short right from Mazzola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzola lands a shot to the body.
Mazzola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzola lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mazzola.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
Mazzola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzola prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Mazzola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Good body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola blocking some punches.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Emelianenko leaves Mazzola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mazzola feints and as Emelianenko raises his hands in defense, Mazzola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Mazzola is controlling him.
Mazzola is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Emelianenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mazzola is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mazzola prevents Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzola postures up and lands a big shot to Emelianenko's brow.
Mazzola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Emelianenko clobbers Mazzola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mazzola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Emelianenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mazzola wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Mazzola cracks Emelianenko with a big elbow.
Emelianenko defending against the ground and pound.
Mazzola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko defending against the ground and pound.
Laverne Mazzola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mazzola moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Emelianenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mazzola misses with the ground and pound.
Emelianenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Emelianenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazzola is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola looks up at the clock and then as Emelianenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mazzola smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Emelianenko dodges the ground and pound from Mazzola.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzola was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Mazzola tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazzola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko cracks Mazzola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazzola momentarily.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Mazzola knows he should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mazzola, right into the meat.
Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko lands a jab to Mazzola's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mazzola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Mazzola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelianenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzola was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Mazzola strikes.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazzola has time to react.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mazzola misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Vladimir Emelianenko.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emelianenko!
Vladimir Emelianenko is the new lightweight champion!
Vladimir Emelianenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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