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Slaughterhouse 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Snooze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snooze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hells Bells. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Snooze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince The!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Snooze misses.
The throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The swats away the attempt to clinch by Snooze.
Snooze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The.
Prince The seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snooze just misses with a punch to the body.
The tries to counter by closing the distance.
The tries a head kick but it misses.
The lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snooze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The circles away quickly and effectively.
The throws a quick inside leg kick.
The instigates a clinch.
Snooze stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snooze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snooze avoiding damage as The throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, The scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Snooze to work.
The swings wildly with an uppercut but Snooze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snooze has The pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snooze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snooze stalling.
The scores with a shoulder strike.
The lands a shot to the body.
Snooze working hard to break the clinch.
Snooze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Snooze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snooze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snooze takes a shot to the head.
Snooze throws a knee to the head but misses.
The dodges an elbow strike from Snooze.
The tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snooze stalling against the cage.
The can't find room to land a body shot as Snooze controls the action.
Snooze tries to land a knee to the head but The blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from The fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Snooze.
Snooze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snooze tries to score a body lock takedown but The shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snooze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snooze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snooze blocks an uppercut.
Snooze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The after a bit of a struggle.
Snooze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Snooze avoiding damage.
The misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snooze taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snooze backwards.
The lands a body shot.
Snooze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from The.
The lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from The fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snooze - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince The dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snooze or perhaps it was just good defense by The, which made it look bad.
Snooze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from The.
The moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snooze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snooze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The throws out the jab.
Snooze takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snooze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The, pushing him back against the cage.
The tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snooze is rocked!
Prince The seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The lands a right hand.
Oh Snooze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snooze stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snooze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snooze seems to have got his legs back now.
The misses with the head strike.
Snooze tries a knee to the head but The blocks it.
Snooze misses with a knee to the head.
The lands a left hand.
Snooze manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Snooze has The pressed against the cage.
Snooze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The misses with a body punch.
Snooze tries to land a knee to the head but The blocks with his arms.
The can't find room to land a body shot as Snooze controls the action.
Snooze pressing his opponent against the cage.
The has a couple of punches blocked by Snooze.
Snooze misses with the head strike.
The makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snooze taking a breather.
Snooze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snooze avoiding damage.
The throws a head punch that misses.
Snooze blocks a body shot from The.
Snooze working hard to break the clinch.
The trying to land knees to the body.
Snooze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The.
Snooze leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snooze tries to circle away but The has him pinned against the cage.
Snooze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snooze backwards.
The misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snooze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pushes Snooze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince The showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Snooze throws a jab but it's blocked by The.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snooze. The does a little dance to reset his feet.
The slips under a jab.
The throws a head kick that misses.
The throws a sloppy head kick and Snooze moves out of range easily.
Snooze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for The.
The 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.
The scores with a head kick.
The slips a jab from Snooze.
The buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Snooze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snooze.
Snooze throws a predictable looking body shot
and The counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The.
The lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snooze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The has him pressed against the cage.
Snooze stalling in the clinch but The improves position.
The drops Snooze onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Snooze is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Snooze's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Snooze drops to his knees and The pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince The!
In defeat, Dominick Snooze stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't lose, I'm not a loser, I will never lose again.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bulger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Bulger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Machado's chin.
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245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bulger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Machado!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulger takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado looks to land a combination. Bulger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like John Bulger has been cut.
Bulger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bulger scores with a hook to the body.
Bulger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bulger is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulger lands a shot to the body.
Bulger tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Bulger back against the cage.
Bulger misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bulger scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulger.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Bulger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bulger lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Bulger.
A right hook to the body lands for Bulger.
Bulger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Bulger on the inside.
Machado looks winded!
Bulger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bulger as the two fighters clinch.
Bulger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bulger lands with a left to the head.
Bulger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bulger presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Bulger.
Bulger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bulger lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
A short right from Bulger on the inside.
Bulger is pressed up against the cage. Machado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bulger down to the mat. Bulger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bulger lands a big uppercut and Machado crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Machado looks OK. Bulger waves Machado back to his feet!
Machado is rocked!
It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulger finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bulger.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bulger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
Bulger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bulger works on Machado's body with a couple of short punches.
Bulger is pushing Machado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Bulger.
Bulger gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado tries to pull guard but Bulger won't allow it.
John Bulger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Machado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bulger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulger.
A short body shot lands from Bulger as the two fighters clinch.
Bulger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Bulger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bulger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Bulger to work.
Bulger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bulger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bulger pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bulger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bulger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Bulger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Bulger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Machado is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Bulger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulger finish him?
Bulger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bulger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
Bulger controlling the action here for a moment.
Machado being controlled against the cage.
Bulger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bulger cracks Machado with a nice body shot.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Bulger lands a shot to the body.
Bulger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger scores with a shoulder strike.
Bulger lands a nice uppercut.
Bulger is pressed up against the cage. Machado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bulger down to the mat. Bulger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Bulger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado leaves his chin hanging out and Bulger seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Machado crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bulger!
In his post fight interview, John Bulger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Napoleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Napoleon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Sumo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napoleon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Napoleon lands a jab to Sumo's midsection.
Sumo drops Napoleon with a left right combo! Sumo follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sumo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Napoleon parries the strikes from Sumo easily there. Sumo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Napoleon to escape.
Sumo stands up and beckons Napoleon to his feet.
Napoleon digs a good hook to Sumo's body.
Jab by Napoleon.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sumo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sumo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Napoleon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Napoleon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Napoleon.
Sumo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Napoleon has time to react.
Sumo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Napoleon counters with a nice body shot.
Sumo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like The Sumo has been cut.
Napoleon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sumo doesn't seem bothered though.
Sumo looks winded!
Sumo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Napoleon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Napoleon punishes Sumo's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napoleon lands a nice shot to the body.
Napoleon lands with a cross.
Napoleon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Napoleon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Napoleon rushes Sumo with punches - Sumo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sumo goes down! Napoleon follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Napoleon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RP McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Mac Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMurphy comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Solider - Tupac. Burns has chosen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RP McMurphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Mac Burns!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
McMurphy attempts a counter takedown but Burns avoids it well and moves away.
McMurphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMurphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
McMurphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McMurphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMurphy. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMurphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
McMurphy cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMurphy.
McMurphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Burns misses.
McMurphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McMurphy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns walks into a jab.
McMurphy slips under a jab from Burns.
McMurphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
McMurphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Burns.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
McMurphy feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
McMurphy moves out of range as Burns strikes.
McMurphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
McMurphy staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
McMurphy shoots in but no luck this time.
McMurphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
McMurphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burns sprawls and moves away.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMurphy slips under a jab from Burns.
McMurphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy moves out of range as Burns strikes.
McMurphy feinted with a counter takedown.
McMurphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMurphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McMurphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns.
McMurphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burns scores with a hook to the body. McMurphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McMurphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
McMurphy slips a jab from Burns.
Burns's jab looks to have found its range, popping McMurphy under the eye.
McMurphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and McMurphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to control but McMurphy postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burns tries to improve position but can't.
Burns dodges the ground and pound from McMurphy.
McMurphy is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns can't do much from the bottom here.
McMurphy controlling the position.
McMurphy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burns's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns taking a bit of punishment here - McMurphy scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns struggling a bit here.
Burns defending against the ground and pound.
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Burns tries to roll over but McMurphy keeps him under control.
McMurphy working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by McMurphy.
McMurphy attempts a counter takedown but Burns avoids it well and moves away.
Burns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burns wants to land a leg kick but McMurphy is out of range.
McMurphy feinted with a counter takedown.
McMurphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns connects with the punch.
Connor Mac Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and McMurphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burns is concentrating on defense, preventing McMurphy from advancing position.
McMurphy is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
RP McMurphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns is looking to escape.
McMurphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMurphy wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McMurphy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Burns's thigh. Burns counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Burns looking to control.
McMurphy is pushing down on Burns's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burns is fighting to maintain full guard but McMurphy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns is trying to keep McMurphy in close.
McMurphy lands a couple of elbows.
Burns keeping moving, preventing McMurphy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns has McMurphy pulled in close to control his posture.
McMurphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
McMurphy stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McMurphy looking to pass the guard.
Burns pulls McMurphy in close to prevent any damage.
McMurphy won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
McMurphy just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
McMurphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMurphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McMurphy goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMurphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws a hook to the side of McMurphy's head but McMurphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMurphy.
Burns throws the left hand but McMurphy avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy scores with a jab to the head.
McMurphy ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
McMurphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMurphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns dodges the punch combination from McMurphy.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RP McMurphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Burns throws a hook but McMurphy avoids it easily.
McMurphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McMurphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns looking to control.
Burns keeping full guard, as McMurphy tries to pass.
McMurphy trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMurphy passes into half guard.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to hold on to McMurphy's head to control him but McMurphy postures up.
McMurphy throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
McMurphy trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
McMurphy is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
Burns kicks off McMurphy and gets to his feet.
Connor Mac Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns's jab looks to have found its range, popping McMurphy under the eye.
McMurphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
McMurphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
McMurphy slips under a jab.
McMurphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns throws a jab when McMurphy was well out of range.
McMurphy scores with a hook.
Burns misses with an uppercut. McMurphy saw that one coming.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
McMurphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McMurphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns cracks McMurphy with a good jab.
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!
No luck for McMurphy with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
McMurphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from McMurphy misses.
Connor Mac Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns misses with a straight left.
RP McMurphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns jabs McMurphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMurphy.
Burns throws out a counter right but McMurphy avoids it with no problem.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but McMurphy avoids it.
McMurphy avoids a kick to the body.
McMurphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McMurphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMurphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
McMurphy slips under a jab from Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
McMurphy tests Burns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from McMurphy.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMurphy.
A big left from Burns misses.
McMurphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns lands a really nice looking cross but McMurphy seems unphased.
Burns lands the left hand.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns misses with an uppercut. McMurphy saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Mac Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Mac Burns!
Our winner, Connor Mac Burns, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Maxuimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Tillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Demetrious Maxuimus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrious Maxuimus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Tillion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillion slips a jab and a cross from Maxuimus.
Maxuimus stalks Tillion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tillion's face. Tillion staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jared Tillion has been cut.
Tillion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maxuimus was covering up waiting for the punch and Tillion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maxuimus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tillion on the ground.
Maxuimus working a defensive guard but Tillion passes into half guard.
Tillion content to control rather than advance.
Maxuimus is defending against the submission attempts here by Tillion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillion controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tillion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tillion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maxuimus wants to improve his position but Tillion is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tillion controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maxuimus gets caught flat footed, as Tillion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tillion stays in close to Maxuimus's body and controls the position.
Tillion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tillion stays in close to Maxuimus's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tillion 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.
Tillion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maxuimus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maxuimus tries to get out of the position.
Tillion is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Maxuimus looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tillion gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Maxuimus is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tillion lets go of the hold and Maxuimus can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jared Tillion!
In his post fight interview, Jared Tillion started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitmon Lee 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Murray!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Murray keeps moving and retains side control.
Murray is working to tighten his grip on Lee's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lee has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Murray is really squeezing tight and eventually Lee passes out! Murray breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Neil Murray!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Neil Murray waved his t-shirt featuring On Tap (160Q)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bryggare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryggare kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Immortal Technique - Goonies Never Die. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bryggare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryggare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malone tries to clinch up but Bryggare circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryggare throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryggare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone closes the distance and pushes Bryggare back into the cage.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Malone wants to take the fight to the mat but Bryggare manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryggare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bryggare was covering up waiting for the punch and Malone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Malone trying to control but Bryggare is working from the bottom.
Bryggare looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryggare, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone trying to control but Bryggare is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
Malone stays in close to Bryggare's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malone lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryggare is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryggare looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryggare throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
Bryggare scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks.
Bryggare lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryggare walks into a stiff left hand from Malone.
Bryggare lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Bryggare steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bryggare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bryggare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone throws out a counter right but Bryggare avoids it with no problem.
Malone misses the jab.
Malone has closed the distance and engaged Bryggare in a clinch.
Bryggare manages to break the clinch.
Bryggare is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Malone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryggare moves forwards but Malone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryggare is looking to counter punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bryggare avoiding damage.
Bryggare is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bryggare lands a body punch.
Malone goes for a takedown attempt but Bryggare pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arto Bryggare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Malone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryggare.
Bryggare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bryggare connects with a jab.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryggare is just out of range.
Bryggare was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryggare.
Malone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryggare connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryggare cracks Malone with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bryggare has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Malone to stand back up!
Malone is rocked!
Bryggare drops Malone with a big left hand! Malone is injured, injured bad! Bryggare jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Bryggare!
A very excited looking Arto Bryggare made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Sylvester Malone was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off...I demand a rematch..'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between De Janeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, De Janeiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Esposito !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janeiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been hearing reports that Janeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esposito scores with a shot to the body.
Esposito moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Janeiro blocks the leg kick.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
Esposito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Janeiro.
Janeiro blocks a head kick by Esposito .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito .
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
Esposito with a jab.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Janeiro is just out of range.
As Esposito tries to get set, Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Esposito pushes Janeiro away with a front kick.
Esposito lands with a good body shot.
Janeiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esposito .
Janeiro blocks a head kick by Esposito .
As Esposito tries to get set, Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Esposito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Janeiro will feel that in the morning.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Janeiro is just out of range.
Esposito works Janeiro's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esposito .
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 jab from Esposito finds it's way through Janeiro's defenses.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janeiro is looking to counter the offense by Esposito and move into the clinch.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Janeiro sees coming a mile off.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to work over Janeiro's front leg with a kick but Janeiro checks it.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito throws a shot to the body.
Esposito pushes Janeiro away with a front kick.
Janeiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Janeiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Janeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Esposito manages to circle out of the way.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
A chopping leg kick lands by Esposito .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Esposito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Esposito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Janeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Esposito scores with a push kick.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Janeiro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Esposito keeps Janeiro at a distance using the push kick.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Esposito lands.
Janeiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esposito scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Janeiro moves out of range easily.
Esposito lands a nice looking body shot.
Esposito has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Janeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esposito is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Janeiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Esposito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Janeiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Janeiro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Esposito scores with a spinning back kick!
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito lands a leg kick that knocks Janeiro off balance momentarily.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Janeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Esposito manages to circle out of the way.
Esposito scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Janeiro.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Janeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito .
Janeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Esposito manages to circle out of the way.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Janeiro moves out of range easily.
Esposito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Esposito misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
Esposito stuns Janeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito .
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esposito misses with a wild combination.
As Esposito tries to get set, Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Esposito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Janeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Esposito - that will leave a mark!
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a series of wild punches.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Janeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Janeiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dante Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Janeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esposito digs a good hook to Janeiro's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esposito , right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janeiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Janeiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Esposito 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 Janeiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Janeiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Esposito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Janeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Janeiro's sensitive parts.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito takes a swing at Janeiro's ribcage but misses.
Janeiro is looking to counter the offense by Esposito and move into the clinch.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Esposito throws a low kick, looking for Janeiro's leg but Janeiro calmly moves out of range.
As Esposito tries to get set, Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Esposito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Janeiro.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
That kick from Esposito tenderised Janeiro's leg. Janeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Janeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Janeiro.
A leg kick checked by Janeiro.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. Janeiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Janeiro checks a leg kick.
Esposito displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Janeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Janeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Janeiro slips the punch.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Janeiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Janeiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Janeiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esposito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Janeiro is out of range and Esposito settles back down.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
Janeiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Esposito .
Janeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Esposito manages to circle out of the way.
Janeiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito .
Esposito throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
De Janeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esposito is looking to slow Janeiro down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Janeiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
As Esposito tries to get set, Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esposito wants to slow Janeiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Janeiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Esposito 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Esposito !
Dante Esposito is the new lightweight champion!
Dante Esposito 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Chocula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mashrafe Mortaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mashrafe Mortaza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Count Chocula's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Chocula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mashrafe Mortaza!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortaza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chocula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mortaza feints and as Chocula raises his hands in defense, Mortaza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet but Mortaza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chocula is looking to stand back up but Mortaza counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chocula.
Chocula pushes Mortaza off looking to stand but Mortaza dives back in and keeps control.
Mortaza wants to free his trapped foot but Chocula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mortaza stops Chocula from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mortaza.
Chocula looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chocula trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chocula won't allow Mortaza to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortaza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chocula is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mortaza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chocula can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chocula trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mortaza working for a submission but Chocula is keeping him at bay.
Chocula really wants to buck Mortaza off and get back to his feet.
Mortaza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chocula is surviving well by controlling Mortaza's body position as best he can.
Chocula's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mortaza throws some wild stikes that Chocula manages to avoid easily.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet.
Mortaza looking to finish with strikes here!
Mortaza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chocula is surviving well by controlling Mortaza's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza working for a submission but Chocula is keeping him at bay.
Chocula squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chocula is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chocula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chocula tries to get out of the position.
Chocula is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mortaza has hold of Chocula's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chocula manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mortaza throwing strikes here but Chocula is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mortaza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Poor strikes thrown by Mortaza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mortaza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chocula manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chocula tries to escape but Mortaza is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mortaza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mortaza tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chocula tries to escape but Mortaza is in control.
Mortaza working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chocula is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mortaza asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chocula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mortaza on the ground.
Mortaza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mortaza working the ground and pound but Chocula is defending the strikes.
Mortaza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chocula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mortaza has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza has an Americana. Chocula didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mortaza is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mortaza hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mashrafe Mortaza!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Winston (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Crespo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Winston!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston misses with an uppercut
letting Crespo counter with a right hand.
Crespo with a hook.
Crespo connects with a single shot there.
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Crespo.
Winston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winston slips under a jab.
Winston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crespo defends it well.
Crespo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crespo thinking.
Crespo forces Winston back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo gets underhooks to prevent Winston's takedown attempt.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Winston wants a takedown.
Winston blocks a body shot from Crespo.
A short left from Crespo.
Winston blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo prevents the takedown attempt.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Winston.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winston prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo is leaning against Winston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Winston has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crespo lands a right hand.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crespo smiles and moves away.
Crespo closes the distance and clinches.
Crespo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crespo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
A right handed body shot lands from Crespo.
Winston wants to take the fight to the mat but Crespo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Winston blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Winston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Winston looks winded!
Crespo digs a right hand into Winston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winston's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crespo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crespo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
Crespo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands.
Crespo gets underhooks to prevent Winston's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Crespo.
Crespo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crespo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo gets underhooks to prevent Winston's takedown attempt.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands.
Crespo tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Winston prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
Crespo tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crespo tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Winston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Winston avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Crespo is working Winston over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crespo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crespo.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Winston with a hook.
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crespo moves into the clinch.
Crespo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crespo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crespo has closed the distance and engaged Winston in a clinch.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Winston has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Crespo is trying to keep an underhook but Winston manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Winston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
Winston looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winston is just content to waste time from the top position. Crespo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo wants to stand and escape but Winston is having none of it.
Crespo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winston wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo wants to stand up but Winston is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Crespo'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.
Crespo controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silvio Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston takes one to the chin there.
Crespo misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crespo is leaning against Winston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winston has Crespo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crespo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
Crespo stops a takedown attempt from Winston.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Winston.
Winston is breathing heavily.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo presses Winston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crespo tries to work over Winston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston takes a shot to the head.
Crespo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
Nice body punch from Crespo.
Crespo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winston or not.
Crespo cracks Winston with a nice body shot.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crespo tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Crespo pushes Winston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crespo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Crespo.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Crespo.
Winston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crespo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Crespo - that landed with a thud.
Crespo pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Crespo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo lands with a left to the head.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winston is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Crespo finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crespo.
Crespo pushes Winston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo is working Winston over against the cage.
Crespo lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Crespo pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crespo digs a right hand into Winston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winston's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
A shot in the inside from Crespo.
Crespo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Winston with a big uppercut! Winston tries to clinch up but Crespo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Winston to the mat! Winston covers up and Crespo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo retains his featherweight title!
Silvio Crespo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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