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PFC: Fight Night 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Pulse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Pulse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Potter!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulse.
Pulse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Potter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pulse looking to stall.
Potter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pulse can't fight it off and eventually Potter manages to take the fight to the floor. Pulse looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Potter working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Potter controlling from the top position.
Potter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potter is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulse has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pulse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pulse throws a nice looking combination but Potter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pulse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Potter.
Pulse wants to break free but Potter has control.
Potter tightens his grip and picks Pulse up, before dumping him to the ground. Pulse manages to land in guard.
Potter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potter stalling.
Potter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pulse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Potter thows a huge punch but Pulse dodges it nicely.
Potter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Potter wants to pass to mount but Pulse is defending the position.
Potter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Potter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pulse!
Potter looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Potter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pulse takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Pulse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pulse.
Potter has Pulse up against the cage in a clinch.
Pulse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pulse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Potter.
Potter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pulse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pulse tries to stall but Potter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pulse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulse is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pulse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ben Pulse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Potter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter has Pulse up against the cage in a clinch.
Pulse is trying to force a seperation but Potter has the dominant position.
Pulse is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Potter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulse keeps working.
Potter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Potter stalling.
Potter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pulse is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Potter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Swanson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Swanson's head.
It looks like Joe Swanson has been cut.
Swanson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swanson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swanson on the ground.
Nice strikes from Swanson there.
Swanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Swanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swanson with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swanson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scoring with some ground and pound.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swanson chips away with some ground and pound.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Swanson distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith is looking to stand up but Swanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith kicks Swanson off and gets to his feet.
Smith clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Swanson.
Caleb Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Swanson.
Swanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Swanson looking for a takedown.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Swanson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Swanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Swanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Swanson throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Swanson'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.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Smith lands but Swanson takes it in his stride.
Smith cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Swanson tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swanson tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Caleb Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Swanson tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Swanson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Swanson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Smith needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Swanson just on the top of the head. Swanson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Swanson - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Caleb Smith!
Caleb Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Queen takes one to the chin there.
Queen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz slips a straight right by Queen.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Queen's body. Queen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
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!
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Queen misses with a looping left.
Diaz swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Diaz throws a combination. Queen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Queen had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Queen with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen misses with a straight left.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Queen manages to avoid it.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
Queen defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Queen's corner calls for a 1-2. Queen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
Queen with a jab.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen connects with a jab.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Queen.
Diaz walks straight into a right hand from Queen - that's dropped him! Queen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Diaz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Queen!
Oliver Queen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams cracks Freeman with an open hand slap.
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freeman, pushing him back against the cage.
Freeman struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Freeman struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams avoiding damage as Freeman throws knees to the body.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Freeman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams checks a low kick from Freeman.
Williams throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freeman.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Freeman with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Freeman connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Williams misses with a combination
and Freeman counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Freeman to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Freeman with an uppercut!
Freeman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Freeman with a hook.
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freeman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams jabs Freeman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Freeman slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Freeman takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Ethan Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Freeman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Freeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Freeman stalls.
Freeman lands an elbow inside.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Freeman takes a shot to the head.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Freeman's head back.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Freeman goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Freeman blocks a jab.
Freeman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Freeman.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Freeman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Williams misses.
Freeman feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Freeman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Freeman controlling from the top position.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Freeman is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Freeman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Carter Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams lunges at Freeman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freeman's hand.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand.
Freeman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Freeman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Freeman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Williams looks to land a combination. Freeman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Freeman throws a counter high kick but Williams was just alert enough to avoid it.
Freeman slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Freeman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Freeman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Freeman counter with a right hand.
Williams swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freeman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freeman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams staying out of range there.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Williams throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freeman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freeman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Williams tries to clinch but Freeman moves away
and Freeman counters with a nice leg kick.
Freeman tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Freeman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Williams really felt that one!
A cross from Williams lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Williams backs away, Freeman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Williams.
Freeman ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Freeman on that attempt.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Freeman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams wants to counter the offense by Freeman and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Freeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams tries to sprawl but Freeman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freeman stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams has one foot on Freeman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Carter Williams 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! This is the final round!
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
It looked like Freeman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Freeman misses with a double jab.
Freeman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams lunges at Freeman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freeman's hand.
Freeman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Freeman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Freeman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Freeman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Freeman lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freeman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Freeman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
Gavin Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Freeman off the cage and back into range.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Freeman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Freeman misses with a body kick.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Freeman pushes him away.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freeman ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Freeman.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freeman.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Carter Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Carter Williams!
A very excited looking Ethan Carter Williams 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eva Contonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Shaam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eva Contonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Shaam!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaam's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shaam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Contonio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Contonio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaam.
Shaam's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Contonio tries to land a front kick but Shaam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Shaam.
Contonio throws a quick counter head kick but Shaam was just out of range.
Shaam misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Shaam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaam slips a jab from Contonio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaam's coach down at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shaam's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shaam throws a hook but Contonio avoids it easily.
Contonio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shaam misses with a hook.
Shaam tries a head kick but it misses.
Contonio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Contonio's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shaam throws out a loose jab but Contonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contonio throws a big counter combination but Shaam scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eva Contonio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Shaam.
Contonio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaam looks to score with a jab to the body but Contonio is just out of range.
Contonio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaam.
Shaam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Contonio half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contonio. Shaam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaam avoids a kick to the body.
Shaam's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Contonio takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaam misses with a looping left.
Shaam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contonio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Contonio.
Contonio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaam.
Shaam cracks a nice hook into Contonio's ribs.
Contonio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Contonio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaam misses with a combination
and Contonio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Contonio tries to work over Shaam's front leg with a kick but Shaam checks it.
Kane Shaam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaam throws a front kick aimed at Contonio's knee but Contonio avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Shaam - just one landing.
Contonio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Contonio in his tracks.
Shaam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Contonio.
A jab from Shaam does it's job there.
Contonio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Contonio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaam looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Contonio.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaam controls his hands.
Shaam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaam has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Contonio cracks Shaam with a nice body shot.
Shaam looks winded!
Contonio lands an elbow inside that Shaam shrugs off.
It looks like Kane Shaam has been cut.
Contonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaam tries to land a knee to the head but Contonio blocks with his arms.
Shaam can't find room to land a body shot as Contonio controls the action.
Contonio tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaam avoids the damage to the body.
Contonio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaam dodges an elbow strike from Contonio.
Shaam lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Contonio on the inside.
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!
Contonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contonio pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Contonio.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Shaam controls the action.
Shaam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contonio lands a nice elbow.
Contonio tries to work over Shaam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaam is trying to break the clinch but Contonio is controlling him.
Shaam is trying to maintain a safe position but Contonio gets an underhook and turns Shaam into the cage.
Shaam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Contonio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaam backwards.
Shaam prevents a body shot from Contonio.
Contonio being controlled against the cage.
Shaam takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kane Shaam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane Shaam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shaam misses with a kick to the body.
Contonio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shaam bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Contonio throws a shot from downtown. Shaam moves away and avoids it.
Shaam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Contonio.
Shaam lands a glancing blow to the side of Contonio's head.
Contonio tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Shaam.
Shaam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaam stuns Contonio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Contonio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaam staying out of range there.
Shaam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contonio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contonio tries to clinch up.
Shaam throws a big counter head kick but Contonio avoids it with no problem.
Contonio misses with a body shot.
Shaam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contonio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Contonio throws a body punch but Shaam moves out of range.
Shaam looks to land a combination but Contonio avoids it well.
Contonio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Contonio finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaam's head.
Shaam throws a head kick but Contonio moves out of range.
Contonio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Contonio throws a good cross that connects.
Contonio tries to clinch but Shaam moves out of range.
Shaam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contonio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shaam misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaam checks a low kick from Contonio.
Contonio throws a shot from downtown. Shaam moves away and avoids it.
Contonio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane Shaam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Contonio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaam.
Contonio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Contonio managing to block the knees to the body from Shaam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contonio misses with a body punch.
Shaam letting Contonio take a breather here.
Eva Contonio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Contonio.
Shaam swings wildly with an uppercut but Contonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Contonio.
Shaam with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contonios head.
Contonio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Contonio stalling in the clinch but Shaam improves position.
Shaam blocks an elbow strike.
Contonio works on Shaam's body with a couple of short punches.
Contonio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaam backwards.
Shaam tries a body shot but Contonio blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Contonio.
Contonio is leaning against Shaam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaam is breathing heavily.
Contonio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Contonio tries to throw a body punch but Shaam avoids it by throwing Contonio back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Contonio.
Contonio misses with the head strike.
Contonio misses with an elbow over the top.
Contonio digs a right hand into Shaam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shaam's gas tank.
Contonio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaam controls his hands.
Contonio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contonio lands an elbow just above Shaam 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaam trying to stall but Contonio improves his position.
Shaam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Contonio is keeping busy.
Contonio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaam controls his hands.
Contonio throws an elbow that misses.
Contonio misses with a body punch.
Shaam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Contonio is defending well for now.
Shaam tries to land knees in the clinch but Contonio avoids the damage to the body.
Shaam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Contonio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaam blocks the elbow strike.
Shaam taking a breather.
Shaam dodges an elbow strike from Contonio.
Shaam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Contonio working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eva Contonio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane Shaam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shaam.
Shaam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contonio.
Contonio tries to clinch but Shaam moves out of range.
Shaam is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shaam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaam shoots in but Contonio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Contonio is looking for a counter combo.
Shaam looks to score with a jab to the body but Contonio is just out of range.
Shaam blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaam, right into the meat.
Shaam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contonio.
Shaam misses the body punch
and Contonio counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaam throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaam lands a nice shot that snaps Contonio's head back.
Shaam slips a straight right by Contonio.
Shaam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Contonio circles away quickly and effectively.
Contonio takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaam pushes off an throws an elbow but Contonio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Contonio.
Shaam digs a right hand underneath Contonio's ribcage. Contonio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shaam blocks the elbow strike.
Contonio gets through Shaam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shaam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Contonio's elbow.
A short uppercut from Contonio.
Contonio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Contonio fails to land.
Shaam blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Shaam controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaam.
Shaam misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Contonio prevents a body shot from Shaam.
Shaam stalling in the clinch.
Contonio tries to throw a body punch but Shaam avoids it by throwing Contonio back against the cage.
Contonio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaam avoids it.
Shaam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contonio tries a body shot but Shaam blocks it.
Shaam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaam can't find room to land a body shot as Contonio controls the action.
Contonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaam's elbow.
Shaam has a couple of punches blocked by Contonio.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Shaam controls the action.
Shaam prevents a body shot from Contonio.
Contonio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contonio avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaam blocks an uppercut.
Shaam lands an uppercut.
Shaam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contonio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shaam's brow.
Contonio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaam is trying to stall.
Shaam stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaam.
Contonio stalling in the clinch but Shaam improves position.
Shaam tries to circle away but Contonio has him pinned against the cage.
Shaam throws a punch but it's blocked by Contonio.
Shaam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Contonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Contonio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Contonio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Contonio scores with a leg kick.
Shaam throws a body kick that misses
and Contonio counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contonio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaam.
Shaam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Contonio blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaam.
Contonio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaam.
Contonio is working Shaam over against the cage.
Shaam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Contonio misses with a body punch.
Contonio pushes Shaam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contonio presses Shaam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaam avoiding damage as Contonio throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shaam just misses with a elbow thrown towards Contonio's brow.
Shaam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Contonio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Contonio ducks under a wild hook from Shaam.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Contonio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eva Contonio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Contonio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eva Contonio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Mangreg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangreg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Livin' on a Prayer. This should be fireworks!
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199 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ground Guru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Mangreg!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guru moves into the clinch successfully.
Guru takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangreg stalling against the cage.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Mangreg controls the action.
Mangreg lands an elbow that stopped Guru in his tracks for a moment.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guru tries a body shot but Mangreg blocks it.
Guru misses with the head strike.
Mangreg tries to land a knee to the head but Guru blocks with his arms.
Mangreg misses with a knee strike.
Mangreg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guru has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangreg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangreg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guru up against the cage.
Mangreg wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangreg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mangreg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangreg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangreg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guru stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mangreg landing knees to the body.
Mangreg tries to stall but Guru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Mangreg.
Guru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but Guru blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guru blocks an elbow strike from Mangreg.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Mangreg blocking some punches.
Guru dodges an elbow strike from Mangreg.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but Guru blocks it.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Guru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guru struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangreg controls his hands.
Mangreg blocks a body shot from Guru.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangreg or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Mangreg avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Come on Mangreg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guru tries a body shot but Mangreg blocks it.
Guru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guru tries a body shot but Mangreg blocks it.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangreg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangreg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mangreg has Guru pressed against the cage.
Mangreg has Guru pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangreg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guru's brow.
Mangreg stalling in the clinch but Guru improves position.
Guru lands a left hand.
It looks like Harry Mangreg has been cut.
Guru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangreg is trying to stall.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru tries a body shot but Mangreg blocks it.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangreg's elbow.
Guru's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangreg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guru.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mangreg is trying to maintain a safe position but Guru gets an underhook and turns Mangreg into the cage.
Mangreg is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Guru has denied him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Mangreg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guru tries to clinch there but Mangreg circles away.
Guru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangreg was well out of range. Poor timing from Guru.
Mangreg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guru scores with a nice head shot.
Guru swings widly with a right hand
and Mangreg counters with a head kick.
Guru tests Mangreg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangreg tests Guru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangreg tries a head kick but it misses.
Guru tries to counter with a takedown but Mangreg is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangreg tries a head kick but it misses.
Guru is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mangreg.
Mangreg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mangreg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guru just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru clinches.
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Mangreg avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Mangreg misses with a knee strike.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Mangreg controls the action.
Guru misses with the head strike.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ground Guru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangreg.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Guru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guru misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangreg.
Guru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mangreg misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangreg landing knees to the body.
Mangreg looking to throw knees to the head but Guru is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mangreg blocks an uppercut.
Mangreg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mangreg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangreg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mangreg misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangreg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mangreg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guru avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangreg taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mangreg throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guru.
Mangreg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangreg's elbow.
Guru avoids the elbow strike from Mangreg, against the cage.
Guru blocks the elbow strike.
Guru misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangreg trying to stall but Guru improves his position.
Mangreg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangreg's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mangreg obliges.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Mangreg.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guru as Mangreg tries to tie him up.
Mangreg is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Mangreg.
Mangreg throws a head kick that misses.
Guru is looking to clinch.
Guru pushes Mangreg up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Guru.
Mangreg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Guru blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Mangreg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Guru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangreg.
Guru drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mangreg sprawls and moves away.
Guru throws an off balance right hand
and Guru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangreg throws a right hand that Guru ducks under and follows up with a left that Guru also avoids with ease.
Guru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mangreg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangreg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guru cracks Mangreg with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Guru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangreg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangreg! But no joy.
Guru avoids the head kick by Mangreg.
Guru doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangreg circles away.
It seemed like Mangreg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru blocks a jab.
Guru wants to clinch.
Mangreg throws a looping overhand right but Guru ducks down to avoid it.
Guru misses the jab.
Guru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harry Mangreg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guru doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangreg circles away.
Guru rushes Mangreg and presses him up against the cage.
Mangreg prevents a body shot from Guru.
Guru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangreg trying to stall but Guru improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangreg backwards.
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Mangreg avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mangreg blocks a body shot from Guru.
Mangreg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangreg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mangreg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mangreg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Mangreg controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Guru.
Mangreg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guru blocks it with crossed arms.
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangreg backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangreg misses with an elbow strike.
Guru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangreg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mangreg trying to stall but Guru improves his position.
Guru misses with some punches.
Guru working aggressively here.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Mangreg avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Guru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangreg tries to land a knee to the head but Guru blocks with his arms.
Guru misses with the head strike.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mangreg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guru is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangreg backwards.
Guru working aggressively here.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guru takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mangreg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Mangreg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guru is defending well for now.
Guru avoids the elbow strike from Mangreg, against the cage.
Mangreg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guru tries to work over Mangreg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangreg is pushing Guru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harry Mangreg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mangreg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guru is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Mangreg.
I've got Mangreg 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ground Guru!
Ground Guru decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Harry Mangreg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Be Back!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Taparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca Taparzo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Taparzo.
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Taparzo lands a body shot.
Taparzo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bale is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bale throws a series of punches but Taparzo avoids them all with ease.
Taparzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taparzo scores with a hook to the body. Bale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taparzo ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Taparzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bale throwing a counter right hand but Taparzo manages to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Bale has knocked Taparzo down with a huge combo! Bale steps away and waves a wobbly Taparzo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Luca Taparzo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bale pounces like a tiger and cracks Taparzo with a vicious hook! Taparzo is down but not out! Bale follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Bale!
Tony Bale 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Malenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liam Kelley's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Liam Kelley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malenko walks into a stiff left hand from Kelley.
Malenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kelley's guard.
Kelley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Kelley keeps moving.
Kelley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malenko's guard.
Malenko is controlling Kelley's posture.
Kelley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley lands a couple of digs.
Kelley trying to control the position from guard on top but Malenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley looking to pass the guard.
Kelley postures up.
Kelley won't allow Malenko to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Malenko'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.
Kelley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Malenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malenko wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malenko wants to improve his position but instead Kelley has moved into half guard.
Malenko wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelley looking to sit in guard and control but Malenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kelley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malenko is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kelley is on top in guard.
Malenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelley is looking to work some ground and pound but Malenko has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley wants to control from the top but Malenko keeps moving.
Kelley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelley postures up.
Malenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Malenko, not yet.
Malenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kelley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Malenko keeping moving, preventing Kelley from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Malenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
Malenko takes one on the button.
Kelley misses with a right hand
and Malenko counters with a nice body shot.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelley.
Malenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Malenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malenko misses with an uppercut.
Malenko misses with a two punch combination.
Malenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Kelley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelley.
Malenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kelley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelley looks to land a left hand but Malenko moved out of range nicely.
Malenko looks to land a combination but Kelley avoids it well.
Kelley looks to throw a body kick
and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kelley lands a jab to the head.
Malenko slips under a jab.
Kelley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malenko slips under a jab.
Liam Kelley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelley throws out the jab.
Kelley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malenko throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelley.
Kelley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kelley throws out a powerful jab.
Kelley missing with a left hand there. Malenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liam Kelley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelley scores with a leg kick.
Malenko tests Kelley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malenko throws a hook but Kelley blocks it.
Malenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Kelley misses its intended target.
Kelley swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Kelley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kelley - just one landing.
Kelley wants to clinch up but Malenko keeps it at a distance.
Kelley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Malenko swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malenko moves away.
Malenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kelley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kelley misses with a straight right.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelley counters with a head kick.
Kelley jabs Malenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley jabs at Malenko's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelley.
Malenko tries to move into range but Kelley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kelley misses with a left hand
and Malenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kelley is refusing to be controlled, as Malenko sits in half guard.
Kelley trying to control here.
Malenko trying to control the action but Kelley is working from the bottom.
Malenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malenko is trying to control. Kelley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley is trying to maintain the position but Malenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Ray Malenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelley is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelley tries to roll over but Malenko keeps him under control.
Malenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malenko.
Kelley trying to control from the bottom.
Kelley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Kelley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kelley scoring well with a low kick there.
Malenko connects with a right hand. Kelley shakes it off.
Malenko takes a swing at Kelley's ribcage but misses.
Malenko moves out of range as Kelley strikes.
Kelley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kelley throws the left hand but Malenko avoids the punch easily.
Malenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelley lands with a straight right. Malenko didn't see that one coming.
Kelley misses with a right hand
and Malenko counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Malenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kelley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelley connects with a solid leg kick.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
Malenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malenko misses with a looping right.
Malenko moves out of range as Kelley throws a body kick.
Malenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malenko moves away from the strike by Kelley.
Malenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kelley throws a hook to the side of Malenko's head but Malenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malenko's calf.
Ray Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley lands with a right hand.
Kelley loads up on a big right hand but Malenko slips the punch.
Malenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelley.
Kelley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kelley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kelley throws a looping overhand right but Malenko ducks down to avoid it.
Kelley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelley counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelley throws an off balance right hand
and Malenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Malenko.
Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelley misses with a looping right.
Kelley looks to land a left hand but Malenko moved out of range nicely.
Kelley lands a right hook to the body.
Malenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelley pinned against the cage. Kelley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Kelley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelley.
Liam Kelley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley lunges at Malenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malenko's hand.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelley was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Malenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelley lands a right hook to the body.
Kelley scores with a shot to the body.
Kelley scores with a decent looking hook.
Malenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Kelley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelley 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Kelley!
A very excited looking Liam Kelley rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wampage Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Skif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Come Over (feat. Stylo G). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wampage Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Attila Skif!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skif cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Skif moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Skif avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Skif cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Skif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Skif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skif smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Skif in a clinch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skif manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Skif.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Skif.
Skif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Skif letting Johnson take a breather here.
Skif avoiding damage.
Skif tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skif is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skif blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Skif has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skif can turn it around.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Skif misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skif wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skif lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Skif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skif swinging wildly here.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Skif counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skif misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Skif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Skif.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Skif.
Skif lands with a right hand.
Skif is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Skif is looking to land body kicks.
Skif misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skif misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skif misses with a wild body shot.
Skif scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skif moves out of range of the body kick.
Skif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skif connects with a crisp jab.
Skif connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Skif misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skif.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skif connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Skif moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Skif misses.
Skif changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skif throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skif has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skif pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skif darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Skif misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Skif scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skif pounces like a tiger and cracks Johnson with a vicious hook! Johnson is down but not out! Skif follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Attila Skif!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shovel Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiwara Tsuyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsuyoshi has chosen WHISPERED - HOLD THE SWORD as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shovel Knight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuyoshi clinches with his opponent.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Knight has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
Knight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Knight tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight successfully pulls guard.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuyoshi is aware though and is defending well.
Tsuyoshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tsuyoshi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knight to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tsuyoshi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knight pulls down on the head and he's put Tsuyoshi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight is the new bantamweight champion!
Shovel Knight 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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