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TTFC Bloodshed 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pusha T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Correa Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pusha T could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Correa Santiago's chin.
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235 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pusha T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Correa Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but T circles away.
Santiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but T circles away quickly and effectively.
Santiago lands with a straight right. T didn't see that one coming.
A combination from T does no damage.
T moves out of range of the leg kick from Santiago.
A head kick misses from T.
T throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with T.
Santiago drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as T accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
T knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santiago on the ground.
T works over Santiago with some ground and pound from guard.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
T trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but T can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
T with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
T lands a couple of digs.
T decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santiago, up you get!
T tries to close the distance and clinch but Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
T misses with a few strikes there.
T finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
T throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
T looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but T swivels and escapes.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Santiago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pusha T has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Correa Santiago.
T slips a jab and a cross from Santiago.
No joy there for T, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
T circles away from the clinch attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from T.
Some wild striking there from T.
T fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but T circles away.
Santiago looks gassed!
T will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - T sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. T tries to avoid it but Santiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag T to the ground. T escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T throws a right and a left that Santiago avoids nicely.
Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for T, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by T.
T swinging wildly here.
Santiago shoots in for a double leg but T sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
T misses with a combination
and Santiago counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - T looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
T displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Correa Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
T clinches up against the cage.
T manages to break the clinch.
Santiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santiago tries to keep at a distance but T has taken the fight into the clinch.
T breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T gets in close and instigates a clinch.
T breaks from the clinch.
T misses with a two punch combination.
T throws and low kick but Santiago moves out of range easily.
T scores with a one two! Santiago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
T throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
T throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
T throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago stalks T and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into T's face. T staggers backwards, shaken.
T misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
T lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
T is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santiago.
Santiago checks a low kick from T.
Pusha T is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
T gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
T on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if T tries to get out of the position.
T looking for a sweep. Not yet T, not yet.
T throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
T wants to get back to his feet but Santiago passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
T is not content to let Santiago control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
T wants to get back to his feet.
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
T is trying to stand up here but Santiago is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
T lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by T.
T misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago cracks the inside of T's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pusha T dominated that round.
That's time! T's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
T throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says T as he avoids it easily.
T drops Santiago with a beautiful combination! Santiago stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - T is looking for the KO!
Santiago is rocked!
It looks like Correa Santiago has been cut.
T fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
T throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from T.
Santiago rushes T and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago tries to pull guard but T holds him up against the cage and eventually Santiago drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on T's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, T scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
T breaks the clinch.
T fails to land with a series of punches.
T swinging wildly here.
Santiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
T misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T misses with a wild combination.
Santiago tries to clinch but T moves out of range.
T throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by T.
Pusha T has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Correa Santiago.
T misses with a double jab.
T moves into the clinch successfully.
T breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
T clinches up against the cage.
T breaks from the clinch.
T swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
T tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
T throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but T paws at him with a jab and circles away.
T tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but T circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T forces Santiago back against the cage and clinches.
T lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
T breaks the clinch.
T scores with a nice body kick.
T swinging wildly here.
Pusha T is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from T misses.
T throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
T throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from T misses.
Santiago fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. T sprawls well initially but Santiago persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
T looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is looking to advance position but T won't allow it.
T misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T trying to hold on to Santiago's head to control him but Santiago postures up.
T kicks Santiago off and gets back to his feet.
Santiago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
T tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
T defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
T lands a nice shot that snaps Santiago's head back.
Santiago avoids the head kick by T.
Santiago tries to clinch up
and T counters by clinching up.
T wants to break free but Santiago has control.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite T's efforts to push away.
T breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
T instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on T's face as he tries to break the clinch.
T breaks the clinch.
T scores with a hook.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? T is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, T circles away and we're back to standing.
T lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by T.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but T swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from T.
T throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
T tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago fails with the takedown
and T counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
T tries to land a front kick but Santiago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. T moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
T gets a clinch.
T stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
T is trying to break the clinch but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. T smiles and moves away.
Santiago moves out of range as T strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pusha T dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Correa Santiago'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. This is the final round!
T throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago pushes T up against the cage in a clinch.
T breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
T lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
T tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by T.
T scores with a punch to the head.
T lands a nice shot that snaps Santiago's head back.
Santiago shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. T manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
T throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
T manages to escape and get back to his feet.
T lands a big head kick that sends Santiago tumbling to the mat! T takes a step backwards and waves Santiago back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can T finish him?
T throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
T throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
T throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and T counters with a series of strikes. Santiago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santiago clinches with his opponent.
T breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
T just misses with a punch to the body.
T slaps away a takedown attempt from Santiago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pusha T has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Correa Santiago.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from T.
T is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Santiago clinches up against the cage.
Santiago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
T escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
T connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as T sprawls well. T wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
T misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santiago tries to clinch up but T circles away and keeps his distance.
T pushes Santiago up against the cage in a clinch.
T breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. T darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
T throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
T stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and T wants it to stay on the feet.
T tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from T.
Santiago tries to clinch but T moves away
and T counters with a three punch combo that has Santiago backing up. Santiago nods at T to acknowledge the strikes.
T closes the distance and pushes Santiago back into the cage.
T lands an uppercut.
T breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
T lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
T throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
Santiago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santiago with a poor takedown
and T counters with a stiff right hand.
T stalks Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santiago's face. Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.
T connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santiago's hands.
Santiago tries to clinch up
and T counters by moving into the clinch.
Santiago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
T moves into range and clinches up with Santiago.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. T just stands there and leans against the cage.
T breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from T.
T throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
T pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santiago showed some decent athleticism there.
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and T defends it well.
T pushes Santiago off looking to stand but Santiago dives back in and keeps control.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
T wants to get back to his feet.
Correa Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santiago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santiago is working for a kimura but T is defending it quite comfortably.
Pusha T is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
T has one foot on Santiago's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pusha T showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for T, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pusha T!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Vo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Vasconcelos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Vo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vo fails with the takedown.
Vo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasconcelos's waist but Vasconcelos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vo off to one side.
Vo looks for a takedown but Vasconcelos sprawls well.
Hugo Vasconcelos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Vo.
Vasconcelos drives through and clinches with Vo against the cage.
Vasconcelos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vasconcelos wants the takedown. Vo is fighting it off but Vasconcelos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vo's guard against the cage.
Vasconcelos looking to pass the guard.
Vasconcelos content to stall in guard here.
Vasconcelos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vasconcelos uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo is trying to improve his position.
Vo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vasconcelos staying calm.
Vo sneaks back into half guard.
Vasconcelos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Vasconcelos there.
Vo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasconcelos pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasconcelos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vo is just riding it out for now. Vasconcelos eventually gives up the hold.
Vasconcelos is controlling the pace.
Vasconcelos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vasconcelos looking to finish Vo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos controlling his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hugo Vasconcelos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasconcelos defends it nicely.
Vo shoots in for a double leg but Vasconcelos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasconcelos darts in and clinches Vo up against the cage.
Vasconcelos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vo backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vasconcelos.
Vo has had enough of the clinch but Vasconcelos keeps him there for the moment.
Vasconcelos controlling the action here for a moment.
Vasconcelos is trying to trip Vo. He has hold of a leg but Vo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vasconcelos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vasconcelos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos trying to control but Vo is working from the bottom.
Vo has his foot on Vasconcelos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasconcelos works his way back into a safe position though.
Vo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasconcelos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vo looking for a guillotine here but Vasconcelos defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vo looks gassed!
Vasconcelos stands and steps away. Vo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
David Vo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vasconcelos throws a shot to the body.
Vasconcelos instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasconcelos breaks from the clinch.
Vasconcelos misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Vasconcelos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vasconcelos lands with a hook. Vo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vasconcelos drives through and clinches with Vo against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vasconcelos presses Vo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vo is trying to break the clinch but Vasconcelos has him pressed against the cage.
Vo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasconcelos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vo is trying to break the clinch but Vasconcelos is controlling him.
Vo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos gets through Vo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vasconcelos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasconcelos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vo thinking.
Vo misses with a takedown
and Vasconcelos counters by clinching up.
Vo tries to break the clinch but Vasconcelos is controlling the position.
Vasconcelos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vo regains guard.
Vo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasconcelos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vasconcelos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos content to stall in guard here.
Vo is breathing heavily.
Vo is looking for a triangle here but Vasconcelos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vo being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vo tries to bench press Vasconcelos off him but Vasconcelos keeps the position.
Vasconcelos takes a little break here. Vo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vo tries to improve position but can't.
Vasconcelos taking a breather here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hugo Vasconcelos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vasconcelos misses with a wild combination.
Vasconcelos misses with a wild combination.
Vasconcelos lands with a nice combination. Vo backs away looking to recover.
Vasconcelos misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vo tries for a takedown but Vasconcelos circles away easily
and Vasconcelos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vasconcelos.
Hugo Vasconcelos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Vo.
Vo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vo can't break the clinch.
Vasconcelos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vasconcelos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vo can't fight it off and eventually Vasconcelos manages to take the fight to the floor. Vo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasconcelos stays in close to Vo's body and controls the position.
Vasconcelos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasconcelos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasconcelos defends it easily.
Vo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasconcelos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasconcelos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasconcelos stays in close to Vo's body and controls the position.
Vo keeping moving, preventing Vasconcelos from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Vasconcelos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasconcelos digs a good hook to Vo's body.
Vasconcelos misses with a wild combination.
Vasconcelos throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vo fails with the takedown
and Vasconcelos counters with a three punch combo that has Vo backing up. Vo nods at Vasconcelos to acknowledge the strikes.
Vo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasconcelos counters by clinching up.
Vasconcelos lands with a left to the head.
Vasconcelos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasconcelos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasconcelos closes the distance and pushes Vo back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Vasconcelos.
Vo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasconcelos jumps into guard, dragging Vo to the mat.
Vasconcelos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vo's guard.
Vasconcelos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo keeping moving, preventing Vasconcelos from controlling successfully.
Vasconcelos wanted to stand there but Vo had control of the position.
Vasconcelos gets to his feet. Vo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hugo Vasconcelos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vo has his takedown stuffed
and Vasconcelos counters with a left to the body.
Hugo Vasconcelos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Vo.
Vasconcelos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vasconcelos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vasconcelos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vo shoots and misses
and Vasconcelos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vo is trying to break the clinch but Vasconcelos is controlling him.
Vasconcelos pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vo drops back looking for a leg! Vasconcelos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasconcelos manages to kick Vo off! Vo jumps back into Vasconcelos's guard.
Vasconcelos has his foot on Vo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vo works his way back into a safe position though.
Vo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vasconcelos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vo, into his guard.
Vo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vasconcelos passes into side control.
Vasconcelos controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos slows the pace down.
Vo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vasconcelos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vasconcelos passes into side control!
David Vo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos controls the position.
Hugo Vasconcelos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasconcelos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vasconcelos misses with an uppercut. Vo saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vasconcelos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vasconcelos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hugo Vasconcelos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasconcelos misses with a punch to the body.
Vasconcelos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vo tries to work over Vasconcelos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasconcelos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasconcelos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vo tries for a takedown but Vasconcelos manages to get underhooks.
Vasconcelos lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vasconcelos.
A head punch on the inside from Vo fails to land.
Vo tries to throw a body punch but Vasconcelos avoids it by throwing Vo back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Vasconcelos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasconcelos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Vasconcelos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slip Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Jennings will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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134 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slip Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Jennings!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings wants to clinch.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kid as he jumps to the side.
Crunch! Kid slams his shin into Jennings's torso.
Jennings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kid tries to avoid it but Jennings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kid to the ground. Kid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jennings clinches up with Kid and pushes him back against the cage.
Kid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jennings wants a takedown.
Slip Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Jennings.
Jennings drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kid moves into the clinch.
Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
Kid lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kid obliges.
Kid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kid prevents the takedown attempt.
Kid landing knees to the head.
Jennings tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing Jennings back against the cage.
Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jennings in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kid is stalling here.
Kid jumps guard and drags Jennings to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kid has his hands on Jennings's head, controlling the position.
Kid looking to control.
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.
Kid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings lands a couple of elbows.
Jennings cracks Kid with a solid left hand.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jennings cracks Kid with a solid left hand.
Jennings is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jennings throwing strikes but missing.
Jennings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jennings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jennings scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jennings postures up in Kid's guard and throws a big left but Kid blocks it.
Kid looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jennings.
Kid rushes Jennings and presses him up against the cage.
Kid leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Kid.
Jennings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kid lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Kid.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
Kid fails to pull guard.
Jennings looking for a takedown.
Kid manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Kid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kid striking off his back but it's not causing Jennings any problems.
Jennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jennings has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Jennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jennings throwing strikes from guard but Kid blocks nicely.
Jennings landing with the ground and pound.
Jennings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kid's guard.
Jennings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jennings winds up and cracks Kid with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jennings lands strikes from half guard.
Kid tries to get to full guard but Jennings has control of the leg.
Jennings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jennings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Jennings there.
Jennings is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kid tries to hold on but Jennings pushes him away.
Jennings has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kid's face.
Kid can't escape the position.
Jennings landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jennings breaks from Kid's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slip Kid dominated that round.
That's time! Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Kid, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Kid against the cage but Kid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kid throws a head kick but Jennings moves out of range.
Kid throws a leg kick which misses Jennings's front leg but catches the back leg as Jennings tries to avoid it.
Kid circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kid forces Jennings back against the cage and clinches.
Kid tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jennings just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jennings takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jennings tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jennings changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slip Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Jennings.
Kid shoots in for a double leg but Jennings sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kid pushes Jennings up against the cage in a clinch.
Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Kid dodges an elbow strike from Jennings.
Kid working Jennings over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jennings wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jennings goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kid prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid works on Jennings's body with a couple of short punches.
Kid prevents the takedown attempt.
Kid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jennings up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kid.
Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kid ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kid no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kid throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jennings chips away with some ground and pound.
Jennings working some strikes from top position.
Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jennings content to stall in guard here.
Kid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kid looking for a guillotine here but Jennings defends easily.
Jennings stands up over Kid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jennings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kid's head.
Jennings is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings working some strikes from top position.
Kid will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Jennings scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jennings lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jennings is pushing down on Kid's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kid is fighting to maintain full guard but Jennings has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kid trying to hold on to Jennings's head to control him but Jennings postures up.
Kid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jennings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jennings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jennings on the ground.
Jennings is working for a submission of some sort.
Kid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jennings is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jennings stalling.
Jennings drops an elbow to the side of Kid's head.
Kid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jennings.
Kid keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kid tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Jennings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jennings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kid is fending him off so far but Jennings persists. Nope, Kid circles away and we're back to standing.
Jennings dives in and grabs Kid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes down on Jennings's head and hops out.
Kid misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kid. That's going to slow Jennings down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jennings.
Jennings working the ground and pound.
Kid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kid striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Kid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jennings lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kid!
Kid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid is in a horrible position here. Jennings smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jennings with good strikes from the mount here!
Jennings lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jennings lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kid is looking to improve his position but Jennings isn't that keen on the idea.
Jennings with the ground and pound from mount.
Jennings with shots to the head and body - Kid looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kid tries to hold on but Jennings pushes him away.
Kid is trying to escape the mount.
Jennings with shots to the head and body - Kid looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kid is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kid hang on?
Oh Kid is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kid is looking to get to half guard.
Kid swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jennings with shots to the head and body - Kid looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jennings scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Jennings.
Kid takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jennings's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Jennings!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
192 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Stanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanford misses with a head kick.
Stanford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
Horrible takedown by Hanson or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanford which made him look bad.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brian Stanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hanson.
Hanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanford throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Hanson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanford has wrist control.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanson passes into half guard.
Stanford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanson.
Hanson stops Stanford from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson throwing shots but Stanford is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hanson misses with a hook to the body
and Stanford counters with a nice body shot.
Hanson misses the shot to the body.
Stanford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanson.
Hanson fails with the takedown
and Stanford counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hanson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stanford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanson.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Stanford counters with a big head kick but Hanson shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stanford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Stanford counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hanson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stanford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hanson fails with the takedown
and Stanford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson looks gassed!
Stanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stanford.
Hanson goes for a takedown attempt but Stanford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hanson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanford counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanford throws a head kick that half lands.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stanford counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanford lands with a kick to the temple. Hanson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stanford lands a head kick. Hanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stanford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanson.
Hanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanford counters with a big head kick but Hanson shrugs it off.
Hanson wants to clinch
and Stanford counters with a huge head kick that drops Hanson! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Stanford!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dillinger's choice of entrance music: Randy Orten Theme Song. This should be a great matchup!
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220 lbs
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210 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dillinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans blocks the elbow strike.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dillinger cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dillinger takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans scores with a takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dillinger throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dillinger manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dillinger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dillinger working for a guillotine from mount but Evans is in no mood to give up.
Evans wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dillinger misses with a head shot.
Dillinger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Evans has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dillinger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Evans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Evans and Dillinger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans is trying to buck Dillinger off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dillinger moves into the clinch successfully.
Dillinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Evans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dillinger prevents it.
Dillinger working Evans over with knees to the body.
Evans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Evans manages to end up in side control.
Evans grinds an elbow into Dillinger's temple.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Dillinger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Evans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dillinger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is keen to just control but Dillinger is a slippery customer.
Dillinger tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a head shot. Dillinger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Dillinger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Dillinger!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dillinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dillinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillinger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Evans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dillinger, into his guard.
Evans postures up in Dillinger's guard and throws a big left but Dillinger blocks it.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dillinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Dillinger passes into half guard.
Evans pushes Dillinger off but Dillinger dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet.
Dillinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
Dillinger in side control, throwing shots but Evans defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillinger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.
Evans is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dillinger is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dillinger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Evans's best efforts.
Dillinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dillinger taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Dillinger wants to get back to full guard.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillinger keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans winds up and cracks Dillinger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dillinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dillinger is breathing heavily.
Evans prevents Dillinger from improving his position.
Dillinger is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Mark Evans will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dillinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Marcus Dillinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans sizes up Dillinger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dillinger tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dillinger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans pushes Dillinger off looking to stand but Dillinger dives back in and keeps control.
Dillinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger prevents Evans from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans tries to kick Dillinger off but Dillinger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dillinger is working for a submission of some sort.
Dillinger seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dillinger is looking to clinch.
Dillinger is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Dillinger shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dillinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dillinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans scores with a jab. Dillinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dillinger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Dillinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dillinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans shoots and misses
and Dillinger counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Dillinger.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dillinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dillinger stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillinger trying to stall but Evans improves his position.
Dillinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Evans has hold of one of Dillinger's legs. Dillinger is fighting the takedown attempt but Evans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Evans stands up over Dillinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Mark Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dillinger's head.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Dillinger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dillinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Dillinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillinger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dillinger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bakunin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diesel has chosen "What You Know" - T.I. as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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21
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Bakunin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakunin as he jumps to the side.
Diesel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakunin is fending him off so far but Diesel persists. Nope, Bakunin circles away and we're back to standing.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakunin sprawls well. Bakunin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Bakunin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Diesel.
Diesel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bakunin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakunin tries to get out of the position.
The referee asks Diesel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diesel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bakunin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice cross by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin thows a body shot but no joy.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diesel 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.
Bakunin managing to control the position.
Bakunin keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Bakunin keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet but Diesel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Bakunin wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Bakunin is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Bakunin sprawls well.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diesel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bakunin connects with the punch.
It looks like Mike Diesel has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Bakunin circles away.
Bakunin leaves Diesel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diesel wants to clinch.
Diesel shoots in but Bakunin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diesel looks gassed!
Diesel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakunin pinned against the cage. Bakunin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diesel wants to clinch.
Diesel takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel fails to land the takedown.
Diesel tries to clinch but Bakunin is having none of it.
Bakunin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diesel.
Diesel clinches up with Bakunin and pushes him back against the cage.
Bakunin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bakunin circles away.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Bakunin thuds his shin into the meat of Diesel's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
Bakunin drops Diesel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diesel looks back up at him and smiles so Bakunin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Diesel is rocked!
Bakunin cracks Diesel with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Diesel falls to his knees and Bakunin 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 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Bakunin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Wiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratt comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Anthony Pratt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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262 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bob Wiley!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiley tries to clinch but Pratt moves out of range.
Pratt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wiley misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pratt.
Pratt throws a lazy right hand but Wiley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pratt connects with a looping right hand.
Pratt throws a jab when Wiley was well out of range.
Wiley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pratt is looking to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wiley.
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!
Wiley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pratt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pratt throws a lazy head kick
and Wiley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Wiley.
Wiley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiley tries to close the distance and clinch but Pratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wiley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pratt.
Wiley throws a sloppy head kick
and Pratt counters with a series of strikes. Wiley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pratt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wiley throws a push kick but Pratt slaps the foot to one side.
Wiley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pratt.
Wiley doesn't manage to clinch there - Pratt circles away.
Anthony Pratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiley clinches.
Pratt pushes Wiley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pratt.
Pratt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pratt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wiley tries to land a knee to the head but Pratt blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wiley missing with knees to the body.
Wiley pushes off an throws an elbow but Pratt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pratt avoids it.
Pratt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wiley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pratt avoids it.
Pratt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pratt managing to block the knees to the body from Wiley.
Pratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pratt.
Wiley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pratt.
Wiley scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiley ducks under a wild hook from Pratt.
Pratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Pratt misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wiley misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Wiley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pratt is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Pratt misses
and Wiley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wiley pushes Pratt away with a front kick.
Wiley throws a sloppy head kick and Pratt moves out of range easily.
Pratt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wiley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wiley trying to control from the bottom.
Pratt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wiley defending well though.
Wiley is looking to improve his position.
Pratt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wiley wants to improve his position but Pratt is controlling well.
Wiley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pratt fails with the takedown
and Wiley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pratt's knee momentarily.
Wiley throws a lazy head kick
and Pratt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wiley thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratt tries to bum rush Wiley with a series of wild strikes but Wiley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiley misses with a head kick.
Wiley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pratt just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick by Wiley misses
and Pratt counters by clinching up.
Wiley tries to land knees in the clinch but Pratt avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Wiley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wiley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pratt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Pratt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pratt drops Wiley with a left right combo! Pratt follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wiley is rocked!
It looks like Bob Wiley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratt lands an elbow.
Wiley is still in real trouble! Can Pratt finish him?
Pratt landing strikes.
A big shot lands for Pratt! That's hurt Wiley! Will he recover? Pratt fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pratt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagiev comes to the cage accompanied by Dmitry Nagiev - All I Promised. 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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165 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Nagiev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith swings for the body but Nagiev moves out of range.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Nagiev's shoulder, as Nagiev tries to avoid the shot.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Nagiev thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagiev manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nagiev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagiev.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Nagiev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagiev's head.
Dmitry Nagiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagiev.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Nagiev takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Nagiev swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a nice hook to Nagiev's body. Nagiev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nagiev is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith takes a swing at Nagiev's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with the combination.
Nagiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith prevents Nagiev from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagiev.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagiev misses with a body kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagiev counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Nagiev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nagiev misses the shot to the body.
Nagiev defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagiev throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Nagiev's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagiev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Nagiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagiev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nagiev throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagiev, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a body punch but Nagiev moves out of range.
Nagiev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick from Nagiev lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Nagiev scores with a four punch combination!
Smith is rocked!
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagiev finish him?
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagiev.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Smith misses.
Nagiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Nagiev tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Nagiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagiev at a distance.
Smith blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
Nagiev slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Smith catches Nagiev right on the button with a cross.
Nagiev throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nagiev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nagiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagiev takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Smith misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagiev tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagiev to the ground. Nagiev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nagiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagiev.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a straight right.
Nagiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagiev staying out of range there.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nagiev.
Nagiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Dmitry Nagiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagiev misses with a head kick.
Nagiev scores with a hook.
Nagiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Nagiev lands a two punch combo.
Nagiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagiev.
Nagiev connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Nagiev tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Nagiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Nagiev counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Nagiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagiev.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagiev.
Nagiev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a hook but Nagiev blocks it.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith swings for the body but Nagiev moves out of range.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Nagiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagiev.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagiev counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
A head kick misses from Nagiev.
Smith misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Nagiev lands a head kick!
Nagiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Nagiev misses.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nagiev.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Nagiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagiev moves away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Nagiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagiev.
Nagiev misses with a wild body shot.
Nagiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagiev is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Nagiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nagiev.
Nagiev delivers a nice body kick.
Smith tries to clinch up but Nagiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Nagiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagiev moves away from the strike by Smith.
Nagiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagiev is just out of range.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagiev slips a jab from Smith.
Nagiev scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nagiev slips the punch.
Nagiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a jab to Nagiev's midsection.
Nagiev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagiev counters with a thumping low kick.
Nagiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Nagiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Nagiev's shoulder, as Nagiev tries to avoid the shot.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Nagiev moved out of range.
Nagiev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagiev moves away.
Smith cracks Nagiev with a good jab.
Nagiev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith avoids the head kick by Nagiev.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagiev moves away.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Nagiev saw that one coming.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagiev counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Nagiev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Nagiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagiev jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagiev.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Nagiev lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Nagiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagiev throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Nagiev connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Nagiev's shoulder, as Nagiev tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Nagiev.
Smith misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Nagiev.
Smith wants to clinch
and Nagiev counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Nagiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagiev. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagiev lands with a nice body kick.
Nagiev with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagiev counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Nagiev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagiev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Nagiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Nagiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Nagiev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nagiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Nagiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nagiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Nagiev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Nagiev moves away and avoids it.
Nagiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Nagiev misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagiev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagiev throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagiev avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev clearly takes that round.
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.
Nagiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagiev lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Nagiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagiev moves away from the strike by Smith.
Nagiev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Nagiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith avoids the head kick by Nagiev.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
Nagiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Nagiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Nagiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nagiev.
Nagiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Nagiev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagiev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagiev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagiev, right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nagiev - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nagiev. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagiev lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Nagiev does no damage.
Nagiev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Nagiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagiev fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nagiev - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nagiev. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nagiev!
Good leg kick by Nagiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nagiev swinging wildly here.
Nagiev connects with the punch.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Nagiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Nagiev.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagiev.
Smith swings for the body but Nagiev moves out of range.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Nagiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagiev momentarily.
Nagiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagiev misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nagiev slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body punch but Nagiev moves out of range.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nagiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Nagiev is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Nagiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagiev. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagiev thows a body shot but no joy.
Nagiev lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagiev throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nagiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev had his way with Lawrence Smith in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nagiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagiev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws a body punch but Nagiev moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a combination but Nagiev avoids it well.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Nagiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagiev.
Nice defenses there by Nagiev.
Nagiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith throws a jab when Nagiev was well out of range.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nagiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagiev scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith throws out a loose jab but Nagiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nagiev lands a front kick.
Nice body kick from Nagiev.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nagiev.
Nagiev scores with a kick to the body.
Nagiev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nagiev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Nagiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagiev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Nagiev lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagiev.
Lawrence Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagiev. That's going to slow Smith down.
Nagiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Nagiev throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Nagiev misses with a two punch combination.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Nagiev is out of range.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagiev works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Nagiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nagiev lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Nagiev scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagiev looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Nagiev is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagiev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nagiev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nagiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagiev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagiev wants it to stay on the feet.
Dmitry Nagiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a hook but Nagiev blocks it.
Nagiev looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Nagiev misses with a head kick.
Nagiev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Nagiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagiev.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagiev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagiev.
Nagiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Nagiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Nagiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagiev scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Nagiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagiev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Nagiev!
Dmitry Nagiev retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Salizar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes to the cage accompanied by Wasted remix. Salizar has chosen Fortunate Son as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Tanner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Salizar!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salizar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salizar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salizar with a hook.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Salizar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pablo Salizar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanner throws a right hand that Salizar ducks under and follows up with a left that Salizar also avoids with ease.
Tanner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salizar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salizar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salizar lands a head kick!
Salizar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salizar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Salizar misses
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Tanner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salizar thows a leg kick but Tanner checks it
and Tanner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salizar throws a lazy body kick
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salizar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salizar clinches but Tanner breaks the clinch
and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tanner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salizar blocks a head kick by Tanner.
Salizar misses with a combination
and Tanner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salizar.
Salizar doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanner circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salizar trying to land knees to the body.
Salizar lands a nice elbow.
Salizar tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salizar scores with a knee to the head.
Tanner has had enough of the clinch but Salizar keeps him there for the moment.
Tanner has had enough of the clinch but Salizar keeps him there for the moment.
Salizar missing with knees to the body.
Salizar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tanner wants to get back to striking at distance but Salizar won't allow it.
Tanner is trying to maintain a safe position but Salizar gets an underhook and turns Tanner into the cage.
Tanner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Salizar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Salizar moves away and avoids it.
Tanner scores with a nice head shot.
Salizar misses with a combination
and Tanner counters with a head kick.
Salizar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salizar throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salizar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salizar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salizar throws a combination that misses
and Tanner counters with a body kick that stops Salizar in his tracks momentarily.
Salizar is looking to clinch.
Salizar darts in and clinches Tanner up against the cage.
Salizar tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanner avoids the damage to the body.
Salizar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Salizar.
Tanner is trying to break the clinch but Salizar has him pressed against the cage.
Tanner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salizar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Salizar lands an elbow that stopped Tanner in his tracks for a moment.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salizar as Tanner tries to tie him up.
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salizar throws a head kick that misses.
Salizar tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salizar manages to avoid it.
Salizar closes the distance but Tanner moves to the side
and Tanner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Salizar looks gassed!
Salizar takes one on the button.
Salizar throws a head kick that misses
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanner cracks Salizar with an open hand slap.
Salizar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salizar wants to clinch
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner tests Salizar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salizar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tanner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salizar throws a leg kick
and Tanner counters with a one-two to the body.
John Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner throws a hook to the side of Salizar's head but Salizar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salizar moves away from the strike by Tanner.
Salizar throws a combination that misses
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salizar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Tanner.
Salizar walks into a straight right hand from Tanner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanner. Salizar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salizar wants to clinch up but Tanner keeps it at a distance.
Salizar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanner lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanner as he connects with a hook.
Salizar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salizar cracks Tanner with an open hand slap.
Salizar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanner scores with a jab to the body.
Salizar tries to land a body kick
and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salizar throws a combination that misses
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salizar clinches but Tanner breaks the clinch
and Tanner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Tanner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salizar scores with a punch to the head.
Salizar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salizar darts in trying to clinch
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salizar momentarily.
Salizar swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Salizar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tanner counters with a head kick.
Salizar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Tanner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salizar throws a body kick the misses
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salizar is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Salizar tries to clinch
and Tanner counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Salizar falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Tanner!
John Tanner retains his welterweight title!
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