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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simba Obasanjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Secco Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Secco Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simba Obasanjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Secco Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones jabs Obasanjo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones lunges at Obasanjo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obasanjo's hand.
Obasanjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obasanjo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obasanjo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obasanjo darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Obasanjo into the cage.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Nice shot by Jones.
Obasanjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obasanjo tries to clinch up
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Obasanjo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Obasanjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obasanjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obasanjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obasanjo wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Obasanjo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasanjo with a poor takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Obasanjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Secco Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obasanjo has managed to clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Obasanjo has double underhooks.
Jones blocks a body shot from Obasanjo.
Obasanjo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Obasanjo can't get the takedown.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Obasanjo keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Obasanjo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones is trying to push Obasanjo away but Obasanjo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Obasanjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Obasanjo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Obasanjo.
Obasanjo looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Obasanjo has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Obasanjo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Obasanjo.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Obasanjo is controlling the position.
A short left from Obasanjo.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Obasanjo has double underhooks.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Obasanjo is controlling the position.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Obasanjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Obasanjo has the dominant position.
Obasanjo leaning against his opponent.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Obasanjo is controlling the position.
Obasanjo tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Obasanjo keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Obasanjo has double underhooks.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Obasanjo has him pressed against the cage.
Obasanjo manages to pull guard.
Obasanjo pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Obasanjo wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Obasanjo wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Obasanjo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Obasanjo missing with punches from the bottom.
Obasanjo tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Obasanjo trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Obasanjo wants to get back to full guard.
Obasanjo is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Obasanjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones tries to stand but Obasanjo is controlling his head.
Obasanjo is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Secco Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Obasanjo has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Obasanjo won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Obasanjo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Obasanjo keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Obasanjo has the dominant position.
Obasanjo tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obasanjo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Obasanjo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obasanjo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obasanjo looks to throw a body kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obasanjo moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones cracks Obasanjo with a good jab.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Obasanjo fails with the takedown
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasanjo tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Secco Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lands with a cross.
Obasanjo tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Obasanjo wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Obasanjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones 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.
Obasanjo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obasanjo instigates a clinch.
Obasanjo prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obasanjo has him pressed against the cage.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Obasanjo wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tests Obasanjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obasanjo has time to react.
Jones with a nice cross.
Obasanjo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Obasanjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obasanjo moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Obasanjo off the cage and back into range.
Obasanjo with a poor takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obasanjo with a poor takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Obasanjo is rocked!
Obasanjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Obasanjo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones scores with a one two! Obasanjo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Obasanjo tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Obasanjo moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simba Obasanjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a head shot.
Obasanjo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones lands a jab.
Obasanjo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obasanjo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donk. Jones catches Obasanjo right on the button with a cross.
Obasanjo tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obasanjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Obasanjo to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Secco Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jorens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen MC Hammer - U Cant Touch This as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Jorens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jorens closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jorens at a distance.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Jorens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jorens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorens.
Jorens forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Jorens gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Jorens presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jorens lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez is trying to push Jorens away but Jorens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanchez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanchez is trying to push Jorens away but Jorens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jorens lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorens lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jorens lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorens.
Jorens is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Jorens.
A short right from Jorens on the inside.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Jorens has him pinned against the cage.
Jorens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez is rocked!
Jorens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jorens finish him?
Jorens digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Jorens creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sanchez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sanchez drops to his knees and Jorens pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Jorens!
A relieved looking Dan Jorens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephane Pompier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Willst du mit mir tanzen. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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208 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephane Pompier!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pompier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borg somewhat.
Borg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pompier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borg is in Pompier's guard.
Borg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borg stops Pompier from standing up.
Borg throws a big right hand that misses.
Borg won't allow Pompier to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pompier wants to stand and escape but Borg is having none of it.
Borg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pompier's head.
Borg throws a big elbow that misses.
Pompier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borg is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompier is trying to control the position but Borg postures up.
Borg is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at DaJet Conditioning, Transition, Escape School that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Borg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pompier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pompier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pompier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pompier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borg.
Pompier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pompier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borg throwing strikes from guard but Pompier blocks nicely.
Pompier controls Borg momentarily but Borg frees himself.
Borg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pompier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borg throwing strikes but missing.
Borg won't allow Pompier to get back to his feet.
Borg cracks Pompier with a solid left hand.
Pompier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borg is in close to Pompier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borg throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pompier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borg stops Pompier from standing up.
Borg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borg stands up over Pompier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pompier is rocked!
Borg distracts Pompier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pompier is still in real trouble! Can Borg finish him?
Borg loads up on a big left hand. Pompier felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Borg looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pompier can't hide his disappointment, as Borg celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Borg!
An out of breath Frank Borg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zucta Valesces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Tiolosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zucta Valesces!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Tiolosis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Tiolosis misses.
Tiolosis throws a series of punches but Valesces moves out of range.
Valesces fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valesces avoids the body shot from Tiolosis.
We've been informed that Tiolosis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tiolosis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valesces.
Valesces fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Tiolosis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Tiolosis. Those never looked like landing.
Valesces bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiolosis's head backwards.
Valesces tests Tiolosis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiolosis misses with the combination.
Valesces takes a swing at Tiolosis's ribcage but misses.
Tiolosis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiolosis throws a body punch but Valesces moves out of range.
Valesces works the jab nicely.
Tiolosis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valesces counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valesces uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiolosis has time to react.
Tiolosis is rocked!
Valesces lands a slapping body shot.
Tiolosis is still on wobbly legs! Can Valesces finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Tiolosis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valesces seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tiolosis misses with the combination.
Tiolosis throws a right and a left that Valesces avoids nicely.
Tiolosis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Tiolosis misses.
Tiolosis seems to have recovered his senses.
Tiolosis looks winded!
Tiolosis throws a right and a left that Valesces avoids nicely.
Valesces cracks Tiolosis with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tiolosis falls to his knees and Valesces doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zucta Valesces!
After winning the bout, Zucta Valesces thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denton Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley has chosen Danger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denton Daley!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenix moves away.
Daley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fenix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daley but Daley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fenix throws a head kick that Daley semi-blocks.
It looks like Denton Daley has been cut.
Fenix lands a jab to the head.
Fenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Daley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Daley.
The fighters circling - Fenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fenix tries for a takedown but Daley circles away easily
and Daley counters with a right hand to the body.
Daley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Fenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix thows a body kick. Daley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Fenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fenix looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Daley loads up on a big right hand but Fenix slips the punch.
Daley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daley misses with a hook
and Fenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Fenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daley.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fenix.
Daley lands with a right hand.
Daley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fenix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Fenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Fenix throwing a counter right hand but Daley manages to avoid it.
Daley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Daley misses with a hook.
Daley throws a hook but Fenix blocks it.
Daley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daley misses the jab.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenix.
Daley lands a nice shot that snaps Fenix's head back.
Daley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fenix had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fenix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daley but Daley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daley wants it to stay on the feet.
Denton Daley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Fenix is predictable there
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab.
Daley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fenix on the side of the head.
Daley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenix.
Fenix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Daley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Fenix moves away and avoids it.
Fenix missing with a left hand there. Daley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daley misses with a hook.
Daley scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Daley.
Fenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Fenix.
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!
Daley swings widly with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Daley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fenix slips under a jab.
Daley connects with a body shot.
Daley misses with a few strikes there.
Fenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daley blocks a head kick by Fenix.
Fenix avoids the body shot from Daley.
Fenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been informed that Daley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Denton Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley swings widly with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daley!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daley stops Fenix from passing to mount.
Fenix landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Daley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denton Daley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Daley misses.
Daley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFenix.
Daley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daley walks into a jab.
Fenix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daley's waist but Daley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fenix off to one side.
Daley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Denton Daley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fenix.
A shot to the liver by Fenix. Beautiful body shot.
Daley with a hook.
Daley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daley throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Fenix throws a hook but Daley blocks it.
Daley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daley misses with a hook.
Daley throws a jab but it's blocked by Fenix.
Fenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daley throws a hook to the side of Fenix's head but Fenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Daley as he connects with a hook.
Daley walks into a left hand.
Fenix misses with a low kick.
Fenix thuds his right hand into Daley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fenix under the eye.
Fenix lunges at Daley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daley's hand.
Fenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fenix.
Fenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fenix back to the cage. Daley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fenix blocks a jab.
Daley gets caught napping as Fenix dives in and scores a takedown. Daley manages to retain guard.
Fenix lands a couple of digs.
Fenix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fenix scoring with some ground and pound.
Fenix chips away with some ground and pound.
Daley trying to keep a closed guard but Fenix is proving a slippery customer.
Fenix trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom.
Fenix works over Daley with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenix chips away with some ground and pound.
Daley trying to control the position.
Daley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenix.
Daley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fenix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daley's head.
Fenix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daley controlling Fenix's posture.
Daley is trying to control the position but Fenix postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix lands a couple of elbows.
Fenix trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom.
Fenix stands up over Daley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenix works over Daley with some ground and pound from guard.
Marcus Fenix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fenix lands a couple of elbows.
Fenix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fenix blocks an uppercut.
Daley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daley avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Fenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denton Daley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Daley.
Fenix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Daley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fenix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daley wants to control but Fenix postures up.
Fenix works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That has opened up Denton Daley's cut even more.
Daley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fenix is working Daley over with some ground and pound from side control.
The cut above Denton Daley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Denton Daley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Fenix!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marcus Fenix made sure he mentioned Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monkey Business!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Driver!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business goes for a double leg but Driver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Driver continues to drive forward.
Driver connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Business's hands.
It looks like Monkey Business has been cut.
Business has his takedown stuffed
and Driver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Driver takes a swing at Business's ribcage but misses.
Business shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Driver as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Business closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Driver quickly recovers to half guard.
Business wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driver keeps working.
Business will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Driver defends it well.
Business uses his free foot to push down on Driver's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Driver.
Business looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Business looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Driver is trying to stand.
Driver takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Business is working for a guillotine from mount but Driver frees his head quite easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Driver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Driver defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Business with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Driver is squirming around, avoiding Business's attempts to control the action.
Business goes for an armbar but Driver turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Driver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Business is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver trying to control but Business is working from the bottom.
Business is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Driver rolls with it to try and escape but Business cranks on the arm and Driver is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monkey Business!
After winning the bout, Monkey Business thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Rusty Driver had this to say: 'Sun Shines on a dogs ass every once in a while'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abbe Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigellinus Satanae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbe Faria has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbe Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tigellinus Satanae!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Satanae has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Faria is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Satanae leaves Faria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Satanae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Satanae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faria was well out of range. Poor timing from Satanae.
Faria shoots in for a double leg but Satanae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbe Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satanae throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Faria or perhaps it was just good defense by Satanae, which made it look bad.
Faria shoots in for a takedown but Satanae shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Satanae stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Satanae wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria shoots in and drives through. Satanae sprawls well.
Satanae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Satanae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abbe Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faria moves out of range as Satanae strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faria.
Satanae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Satanae gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Faria.
Faria wants a takedown.
Faria takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Abbe Faria has been cut.
Satanae misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Satanae regains guard.
Satanae lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Satanae throws a big right hand that misses.
Faria keeping moving, preventing Satanae from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satanae sitting in guard here, content to control.
Faria looking for subs off his back but Satanae has passed one foot through into half guard.
Faria is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Satanae's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Satanae's back!
Faria thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria has the hooks in. Satanae is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Satanae is trying to stand back up.
Faria tightening his grip on Satanae, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satanae breaks Faria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Faria controls Satanae momentarily but Satanae frees himself.
Satanae stopping the sweep attempt from Faria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae trying to control the position from guard on top but Faria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faria controls Satanae momentarily but Satanae frees himself.
Satanae has gone for a leg lock! Faria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Satanae's guard.
Satanae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Satanae is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Faria dives into side control.
Satanae on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Satanae throws Faria to one side and escapes!
Faria fails with a takedown attempt.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Faria and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigellinus Satanae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abbe Faria's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faria shoots in but no luck this time.
Satanae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Satanae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faria.
Faria closes the distance and clinches up with Satanae, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes Satanae against the cage but Satanae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbe Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satanae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faria has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faria has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Satanae after a bit of a struggle.
Satanae prevents a takedown attempt there.
Satanae tries to work over Faria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria has Satanae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Satanae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Satanae.
Faria has Satanae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Satanae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanae gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Faria.
Satanae trying to control the position but instead, Faria has worked for underhooks and has pushed Satanae into the cage.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faria goes for a takedown in the clinch but Satanae prevents it.
Faria gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Satanae regains guard.
Satanae has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Faria has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Satanae misses with the head strike.
Satanae is pressed up against the cage. Faria has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Satanae down to the mat. Satanae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Faria closes the distance and clinches up with Satanae, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes Satanae against the cage but Satanae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Faria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faria gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Satanae counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanae stalls.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satanae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Satanae prevents the takedown attempt.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae stalling the fight.
Satanae utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Faria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Satanae'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.
Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Satanae putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Faria in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Faria is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Faria blocks with his arms.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Faria blocks with his arms.
Faria has Satanae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Satanae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Faria dodges an elbow strike from Satanae.
Faria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Satanae is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Faria tries to score a body lock takedown but Satanae shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faria blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanae displaying some good clinch control by pressing Faria up against the cage.
Faria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Satanae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Satanae slows down the pace here.
Faria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Satanae is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria is trying to drag Satanae to the mat but Satanae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Satanae unloads a knee to the mid-section. Faria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tigellinus Satanae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Satanae connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faria's face.
Abbe Faria's cut is getting worse.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satanae stops a takedown attempt from Faria.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Faria blocks with his arms.
Satanae is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Satanae lands a good knee to the midsection. Faria won't want to take too many of those.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satanae is stalling here.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Faria is blocking nicely.
Faria tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faria blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Satanae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigellinus Satanae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abbe Faria's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faria.
No luck for Faria with that takedown attempt.
Satanae works over Faria's head and body with a nice combination.
Faria fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbe Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satanae moves in looking to clinch but Faria pushes him off.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Satanae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria fails with the takedown.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faria.
Faria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faria.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Satanae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Satanae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Satanae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faria looks for a takedown but Satanae sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Satanae circles away.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Satanae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faria.
Faria shoots for a double leg takedown but Satanae sprawls well. He's pushed Faria's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Satanae as he jumps to the side.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Faria and move into the clinch position.
Faria shoots for a takedown but Satanae saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Satanae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae is looking to clinch but Faria is avoiding it.
Satanae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Satanae sprawls and moves away.
Faria looks for a takedown but Satanae sprawls well.
Satanae moves into range and clinches up with Faria.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Satanae.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Satanae unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Faria takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satanae has a couple of punches blocked by Faria.
Satanae landing knees to the head.
Satanae pushes Faria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Satanae.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Faria is blocking nicely.
Faria dodges an elbow strike from Satanae.
Abbe Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faria blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanae utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satanae lands a left hand.
Faria wants a takedown but no success here.
Satanae trying to control the position but instead, Faria has worked for underhooks and has pushed Satanae into the cage.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faria blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Satanae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Satanae gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tigellinus Satanae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Satanae 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tigellinus Satanae!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tigellinus Satanae made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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