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FFA 5: Rising Up PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Chatchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mantak Cebu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny Chatchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mantak Cebu!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cebu moves out of range as Chatchai throws a body kick.
Cebu misses with a body kick.
Chatchai lands a big head kick that sends Cebu tumbling to the mat! Chatchai takes a step backwards and waves Cebu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cebu is rocked!
It looks like Mantak Cebu has been cut.
Mantak Cebu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chatchai feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Cebu collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sonny Chatchai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Gonon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bombay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Gonon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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163 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Gonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Bombay!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bombay but Bombay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonon misses with a takedown attempt - Bombay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bombay tries to keep at a distance but Gonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonon managing to block the knees to the body from Bombay.
Gonon tries to score a body lock takedown but Bombay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Gonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bombay is defending well.
Bombay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonon.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombay has Gonon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bombay pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gonon tumbling to the mat - Bombay dives into Gonon's guard.
Bombay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonon keeping full guard, as Bombay tries to pass.
Bombay stays in close to Gonon's body and controls the position.
Bombay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bombay is aware though and is defending well.
Gonon keeping moving, preventing Bombay from controlling successfully.
Gonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bombay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonon working for submissions but it's allowed Bombay to get to half guard.
Bombay wants to get back to his feet.
Bombay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Gonon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bombay connects with a nice short shot to Gonon's temple.
Bombay is keen to just control but Gonon is a slippery customer.
Bombay is controlling the pace.
Gonon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bombay pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bombay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bombay drops an elbow to the side of Gonon's head.
Gonon is looking to improve his position.
Bombay wants to control but Gonon is keeping him busy.
Gonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bombay is looking to take a break and control but Gonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Bombay working Gonon over with strikes.
Gonon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonon has hold of Bombay's hands but Bombay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonon is concentrating on defense, preventing Bombay from advancing position.
Bombay wants to control but Gonon is keeping him busy.
Gonon gets back to full guard.
Bombay is working Gonon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bombay won't allow Gonon to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bombay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bombay looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bombay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bombay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonon at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonon is defended easily by Bombay.
Gonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bombay is fending him off so far but Gonon persists. Nope, Bombay circles away and we're back to standing.
Bombay clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bombay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bombay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bombay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bombay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Gonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bombay is trying to keep an underhook but Gonon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gonon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bombay sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonon prevents Bombay from improving his position.
Gonon seems to be working for a kimura but Bombay defends the submission attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bombay. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombay controlling the position well.
Gonon is working for a kimura but Bombay is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bombay has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bombay is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Bombay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bombay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonon pushes down on Bombay's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bombay has one foot on Gonon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gonon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombay as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Terry Gonon has been cut.
Bombay with a jab.
Bombay moves into the clinch.
Bombay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bombay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bombay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonon tries for a takedown but Bombay manages to get underhooks.
Gonon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bombay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gonon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bombay is pressed up against the cage. Gonon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bombay down to the mat. Bombay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombay closes the distance and pushes Gonon back into the cage.
Gonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonon tries for a takedown but Bombay manages to get underhooks.
Gonon takes a shot to the head.
Bombay misses with a knee strike.
Gonon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombay prevents the takedown attempt.
Bombay lands with a left to the head.
Bombay misses with a knee to the head.
Bombay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bombay blocks the elbow strike.
Bombay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonon is defending well for now.
Bombay presses Gonon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bombay scores a nice knee to the body.
Bombay tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonon avoids the damage to the body.
Bombay has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gonon is trying to keep an underhook but Bombay manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bombay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terry Gonon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bombay throws a good cross that connects.
Gonon dives in and grabs Bombay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bombay pushes down on Gonon's head and hops out.
Bombay leaves Gonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bombay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Gonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bombay slows down the pace here.
Gonon has Bombay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bombay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonon is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bombay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonon is defending well for now.
Oh Gonon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bombay is defending well.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bombay.
Bombay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bombay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bombay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombay lands a big right hand that drops Gonon! The killer instinct kicks in and Bombay finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bombay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Bombay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larus Sturlusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by The champ is here. Larus Sturlusson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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164 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larus Sturlusson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturlusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sturlusson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturlusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sturlusson tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sturlusson to the ground. Sturlusson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sturlusson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Sturlusson moved out of range.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturlusson throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a hook. Sturlusson ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sturlusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Antonio Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturlusson scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Sturlusson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sturlusson defends well.
Sturlusson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sturlusson chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sturlusson rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Sturlusson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown!
A victorious Antonio Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthit Suchart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano's entrance music is Yoshida Brothers - Storm. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eiji Kitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthit Suchart!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suchart lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Suchart finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suchart looks to throw a body kick
and Kitano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suchart won't be happy with that.
Suchart tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kitano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kitano scoring with strikes but Suchart is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Suchart?
Kitano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kitano punching from mount but Suchart doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kitano working Suchart over with strikes here.
Suchart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kitano landing punches.
Kitano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano'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.
Kitano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitano fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kitano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suchart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kitano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kitano sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Kitano.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitano lands a heavy elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suchart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kitano sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kitano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Suchart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kitano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the head.
Suchart taking shots to the head.
Kitano thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kitano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kitano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kitano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kitano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kitano throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kitano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!
Suchart is squirming around, avoiding Kitano's attempts to control the action.
Kitano breaks from Suchart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kitano tries to control but Suchart wriggling away.
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!
Suchart tries to lock up and control but Kitano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitano scoring with strikes but Suchart is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kitano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
Suchart is trying desperately to improve position.
Kitano lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Suchart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kitano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kitano scoring with strikes but Suchart is staying in there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano unloading with bombs!
Kitano is landing with some decent strikes but Suchart is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suchart taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kitano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kitano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suchart as he avoids it easily.
Suchart misses with the body kick
and Kitano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Suchart wants to improve his position but Kitano is controlling well.
Suchart taking some punishment here, with Kitano in his half guard.
Kitano slips a nice elbow through Suchart's hands, connecting with Suchart's forehead.
Kitano thows a huge punch but Suchart dodges it nicely.
Kitano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kitano winds up and cracks Suchart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suchart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eiji Kitano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kitano connects with a nice short shot to Suchart's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suchart trying to get back to full guard but Kitano takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kitano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kitano lands a big shot there that rocks Suchart but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kitano looking to finish Suchart with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suchart!
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suchart can do to turn this around?
Kitano raining down shots from the mount!
Kitano with the ground and pound from mount.
Suchart is looking to improve his position but Kitano isn't that keen on the idea.
Kitano working Suchart over with strikes here.
Kitano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kitano lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano lands a heavy elbow.
Suchart is squirming around, avoiding Kitano's attempts to control the action.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount.
Kitano lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Suchart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kitano lands a big shot there that rocks Suchart but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kitano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kitano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano is landing with some decent strikes but Suchart is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount.
Kitano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
Kitano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kitano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Suchart looks a forlorn figure.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount and Suchart is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suchart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
Kitano landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suchart can't escape the position.
Suchart is in a horrible position here. Kitano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kitano breaks from Suchart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kitano lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kitano.
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano scoring with strikes but Suchart is staying in there.
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
Kitano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kitano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Suchart throws a leg kick
and Kitano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kitano advances to half guard.
Suchart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kitano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kitano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suchart defending well though.
Kitano slips a nice elbow through Suchart's hands, connecting with Suchart's forehead.
Kitano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suchart's head.
Kitano lands strikes from half guard.
Suchart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kitano.
Kitano slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suchart is staying active underneath Kitano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suchart defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kitano lands a nice short elbow.
Kitano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suchart defending well though.
Kitano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Suchart taking shots to the head.
Kitano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kitano with shots to the head and body - Suchart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Suchart is looking to improve his position but Kitano isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitano scoring with strikes but Suchart is staying in there.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount.
Suchart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kitano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kitano trying to control but Suchart is having none of it.
Kitano working the ground and pound effectively.
Kitano landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kitano landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano dominating with strikes here.
Kitano raining down shots from the mount!
Kitano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Suchart looks a forlorn figure.
Kitano looking to control but Suchart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kitano lands a big elbow.
Kitano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kitano with shots to the head and body - Suchart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kitano lands a big elbow.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suchart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kitano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suchart hang on?
Kitano with shots to the head and body - Suchart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kitano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kitano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suchart hang on?
Kitano cracks Suchart with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kitano landing shots from mount.
Kitano looking to finish Suchart with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suchart!
Kitano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Suchart is rocked!
Suchart is in a horrible position here. Kitano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Eiji Kitano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suchart is still in real trouble! Can Kitano finish him?
Kitano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eiji Kitano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kitano, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eiji Kitano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Brixton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Ikban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Ikban is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Brixton!
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, Vlad Ikban!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikban clinches.
Ikban unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brixton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brixton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ikban's elbow.
Ikban blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Brixton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ikban connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brixton's face.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Ikban.
Brixton tries to work over Ikban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Brixton.
Ikban blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Ikban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ikban clinches with his opponent.
Ikban stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Ikban.
Ikban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ikban lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Ikban lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton tries to work over Ikban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ikban is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Ikban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton tries to stall but Ikban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ikban presses Brixton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brixton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ikban looking to throw knees to the head but Brixton is blocking nicely.
Ikban lands a body punch.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ikban has Brixton pushed against the cage.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
A short left from Ikban.
Brixton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ikban scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Ikban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brixton up against the cage.
Ikban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Ikban.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Ikban lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ikban blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Ikban blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Ikban scores a nice knee to the body.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton taking a breather.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Ikban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikban lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ikban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ikban lands a nice elbow.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Ikban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ikban prevents a body shot from Brixton.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ikban.
Brixton is breathing heavily.
Ikban putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brixton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ikban throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ikban scores with a knee to the head.
Ikban lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ikban lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ikban utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ikban lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Ikban blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Ikban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
Ikban can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
We've been informed that Ikban has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brixton can't find room to land a body shot as Ikban controls the action.
Ikban landing knees to the head.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Ikban.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ikban.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Ikban.
Ikban lands with a short shot to the head.
Ikban lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ikban dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ikban.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Ikban dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brixton tries to keep at a distance but Ikban has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brixton trying to stall but Ikban improves his position.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Ikban.
Brixton tries to work over Ikban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ikban leaning against his opponent.
Brixton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ikban working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brixton avoiding damage as Ikban throws knees to the body.
Brixton misses with a body punch.
Brixton scores with a shoulder strike.
Ikban lands a good knee to the midsection. Brixton won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikban manages to break the clinch.
Vlad Ikban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ikban has managed to clinch.
Brixton tries to throw a body punch but Ikban avoids it by throwing Brixton back against the cage.
Ikban landing knees to the body.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikban lands a knee to the head.
Brixton takes an elbow to the temple.
Ikban tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Ikban back against the cage.
Ikban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ikban moves away.
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Brixton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ikban on the side of the head.
Ikban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Brixton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Ikban.
Ikban tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vlad Ikban seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ikban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ikban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brixton up against the cage.
Ikban is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikban blocks an uppercut.
Ikban gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ikban prevents a body shot from Brixton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ikban digs a right hand into Brixton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brixton's gas tank.
Ikban comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ikban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ikban blocking some punches.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ikban.
Ikban using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brixton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ikban leaning against his opponent.
Ikban stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikban utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ikban tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ikban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ikban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Ikban.
Ikban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ikban obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Brixton lands with a short shot to the head.
Ikban lands an elbow that stopped Brixton in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Brixton tries a body shot but Ikban blocks it.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Ikban.
Ikban blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikban blocks an uppercut.
Ikban stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ikban blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton tries to throw a body punch but Ikban avoids it by throwing Brixton back against the cage.
Ikban lands a nice knee to the body.
Ikban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Brixton tries to throw a body punch but Ikban avoids it by throwing Brixton back against the cage.
Ikban gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ikban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ikban tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ikban misses with a body punch.
Brixton is leaning against Ikban and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ikban can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Ikban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ikban clinches.
Ikban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow.
Brixton tries to stall but Ikban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ikban blocking some punches.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Ikban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ikban fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brixton avoids it really well and circles away.
Brixton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ikban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikban takes the fight into the clinch.
Ikban tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Ikban back against the cage.
Ikban is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikban trying to land knees to the body.
Ikban taking a breather.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Ikban.
Ikban can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
Ikban effectively controlling the action here.
Ikban digs a right hand underneath Brixton's ribcage. Brixton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Ikban.
Ikban lands a nice knee to the body.
Ikban connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brixton's face.
Ikban lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ikban lands a good knee to the midsection. Brixton won't want to take too many of those.
Ikban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brixton can't find room to land a body shot as Ikban controls the action.
Ikban lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikban misses with a body punch.
Ikban lands a good knee to the midsection. Brixton won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton working hard to break the clinch.
Brixton tries a body shot but Ikban blocks it.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Ikban just leaning against Brixton, taking a breather.
Ikban utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brixton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Ikban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton tries to work over Ikban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Ikban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ikban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Ikban lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Ikban blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Ikban putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brixton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ikban lands a knee to the body.
Ikban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow.
Ikban tightens his grip and picks Brixton up, before dumping him to the ground. Brixton manages to land in guard.
Brixton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tommy Brixton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ikban lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ikban scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Ikban.
Ikban throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brixton tries a body shot but Ikban blocks it.
Ikban blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Brixton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ikban.
Brixton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Ikban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ikban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ikban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Ikban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Ikban lands an elbow just above Brixton 's eye.
Ikban working Brixton over with knees to the body.
Brixton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ikban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Ikban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ikban winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Ikban!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aron Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Chewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
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20
145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Chewster!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Chewster sprawls well. He's pushed Karlsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chewster throws a big shot that misses.
Chewster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson has been working on his balance at Academy of Arse Whoopers, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chewster.
Karlsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chewster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chewster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chewster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chewster looking for a takedown.
Chewster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karlsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chewster throws a leg kick
and Karlsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chewster's guard.
Karlsson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Chewster trying to control the position.
Karlsson 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.
Chewster is looking for a triangle here but Karlsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chewster trying to remain calm as Karlsson controls from the top position.
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.
Karlsson working away.
Chewster is trying to improve his position.
Karlsson gets to mount! Chewster was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chewster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Karlsson pulls Chewster in to control the position.
Chewster passes Karlsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karlsson is not content to let Chewster control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chewster lands strikes from half guard.
Karlsson controlling the position well.
Chewster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chewster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chewster is trying to control. Karlsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chewster is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Karlsson as he works his way to full guard.
Karlsson keeping full guard, as Chewster tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karlsson is pulling down on Chewster's head to control his posture.
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karlsson pulls Chewster in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlsson is looking for a triangle but Chewster pushes his legs off easily.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Chewster from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aron Karlsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chewster is looking to chop away at Karlsson's legs.
Chewster throws a big shot that misses.
Chewster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chewster misses with a straight right.
Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chewster stops a takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Chewster lands a right hand.
Karlsson is working for takedown but Chewster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chewster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chewster can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Chewster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chewster prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chewster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chewster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chewster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chewster looking to control.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Chewster wants to control but Karlsson passes easily into half guard.
Chewster is pressing down on Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chewster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chewster looking for a sweep. Not yet Chewster, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson drops back looking for a leg! Chewster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chewster manages to kick Karlsson off! Karlsson jumps back into Chewster's guard.
Chewster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chewster can't keep his opponent in guard - Karlsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karlsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Chewster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karlsson is controlling the pace.
Chewster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chewster keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karlsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joseph Chewster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Chewster circles away.
Chewster throws a right hand that Karlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Karlsson also avoids with ease.
Karlsson moves out of range as Chewster throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chewster.
Nice takedown defense from Chewster. No joy for Karlsson on that attempt.
Chewster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlsson but Karlsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chewster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson clinches up with Chewster and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph Chewster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chewster misses with a straight left.
Chewster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but Chewster breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chewster appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chewster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chewster misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Chewster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chewster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Chewster.
Chewster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chewster wants to clinch.
Karlsson defending well as Chewster loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chewster is trying to defend but Karlsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chewster trying to hold on to Karlsson's head to control him but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson uses his free foot to push down on Chewster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chewster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson working for a guillotine from mount but Chewster is in no mood to give up.
Chewster sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chewster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chewster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karlsson blocks the strikes from Chewster.
Chewster is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chewster for as long as he can get away with.
Chewster tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Karlsson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chewster tries to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Karlsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Karlsson avoids the attempt from Chewster to control.
That's four 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.
Chewster is trying to escape the mount.
Chewster tries to hold on but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Chewster wants to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chewster throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Karlsson!
Post fight, Aron Karlsson stared into the camera and said 'In your dreams homie. In your dreams'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vigorio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo McCllum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remo McCllum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Vigorio Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remo McCllum!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzalez!
McCllum tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCllum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCllum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCllum off to one side.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks McCllum off balance momentarily.
McCllum has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vigorio Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCllum is rocked!
McCllum goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
McCllum is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
McCllum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
McCllum seems to have recovered his senses.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCllum is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez clinches.
McCllum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCllum wants to take the fight to the mat but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is struggling to control the position.
Gonzalez lands a left hand.
Gonzalez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonzalez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCllum looks winded!
McCllum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzalez walks away with a smile on his face. McCllum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCllum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonzalez. Gonzalez obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
McCllum get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. McCllum stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Gonzalez runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vigorio Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Julyfeather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Withers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Julyfeather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Withers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Julyfeather misses.
Julyfeather lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Withers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Julyfeather manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Withers. Julyfeather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Withers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Withers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Julyfeather.
A left and a right from Julyfeather both land. Nice combination.
Withers takes a swing at Julyfeather's ribcage but misses.
Julyfeather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Julyfeather ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Withers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Julyfeather moves away.
Withers throws a body shot but no joy.
Withers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Julyfeather defending well as Withers loads up on a big left hand.
Julyfeather closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Julyfeather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Withers circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Julyfeather throws a right and a left that Withers avoids nicely.
Withers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Julyfeather was well out of range. Poor timing from Withers.
Julyfeather misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Withers.
Withers swings for the body but Julyfeather moves out of range.
Withers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Withers looks to score with a jab to the body but Julyfeather is just out of range.
Julyfeather is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Withers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Julyfeather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Withers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Julyfeather closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Julyfeather looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Withers scores with the left hand. Julyfeather knows he should have avoided that one.
Julyfeather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Withers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Withers slips a jab and a cross from Julyfeather.
Withers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Withers. Julyfeather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Julyfeather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Withers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withers scores with a shot to the body.
Withers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Withers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Julyfeather back to the cage. Withers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Julyfeather throws a series of punches but Withers avoids them all with ease.
Withers misses the shot to the body.
As Withers looks to move away, Julyfeather throws a big counter combo but Withers just gets out of the way.
Julyfeather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Withers manages to avoid it.
Withers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Julyfeather throws out the jab.
Julyfeather throws a combination. Withers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Withers misses with a series of wild punches.
Julyfeather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Julyfeather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Withers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Julyfeather appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withers lands a right hook to the body.
Withers misses with a body shot.
Julyfeather is looking to counter punch.
Withers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Julyfeather keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Withers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather throws a right hand that Withers ducks under and follows up with a left that Withers also avoids with ease.
Julyfeather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Julyfeather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Withers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Julyfeather misses with a double jab.
Withers misses the shot to the body.
Julyfeather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Withers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Withers connects with a body shot that sends Julyfeather's belly button to the back.
Withers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Withers dodges the punch combination from Julyfeather.
A combination from Julyfeather does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Withers misses its intended target.
Julyfeather blocks a jab.
Julyfeather misses with a combination
and Withers counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Withers misses
and Julyfeather counters with a straight right hand.
Julyfeather takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Withers misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Withers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Withers. Julyfeather does a little dance to reset his feet.
George Julyfeather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Julyfeather lands with a nice combination. Withers backs away looking to recover.
Julyfeather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Julyfeather throws a series of punches but Withers avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Withers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Julyfeather swinging wildly here.
Withers misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Julyfeather dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Withers throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Withers counters with a one-two to the body.
Julyfeather lands a body shot.
Julyfeather just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Withers misses.
Withers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Julyfeather at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Withers in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Withers throws a right hand that Julyfeather ducks under and follows up with a left that Julyfeather also avoids with ease.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Withers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Julyfeather has got the better of the exchanges.
Withers looks to throw the jab but Julyfeather is out of range.
Julyfeather uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Withers.
Withers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Julyfeather lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Julyfeather misses with the combination.
Julyfeather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Withers throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julyfeather swinging wildly here.
Withers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Withers misses with a body shot.
Withers misses with an uppercut.
Withers swings for the body but Julyfeather moves out of range.
Julyfeather lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Julyfeather misses with a few strikes there.
Julyfeather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Withers circles away quickly and effectively.
George Julyfeather is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Withers misses the target.
No joy there for Julyfeather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Withers fails to land with a series of punches.
Julyfeather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Julyfeather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Julyfeather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Julyfeather tries to bum rush Withers with a series of wild strikes but Withers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Withers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Julyfeather uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Withers.
Withers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Julyfeather manages to avoid it.
Julyfeather keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julyfeather misses with a body shot
and Withers counters with a straight right hand.
Julyfeather throws a nice looking combination but Withers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Withers is looking for the big counter here.
Withers just misses with a punch to the body.
Julyfeather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Withers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Withers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Withers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Withers stuns Julyfeather with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Withers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Julyfeather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julyfeather avoids the body shot from Withers.
Julyfeather moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Julyfeather misses with a series of wild punches.
Julyfeather misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Withers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Julyfeather looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Withers throws a sloppy body shot
and Julyfeather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Julyfeather there.
A combination from Withers does no damage.
Julyfeather is looking to wear down Withers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Julyfeather scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Julyfeather misses with a wild body shot.
Julyfeather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Withers.
Withers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julyfeather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
George Julyfeather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Withers digs a good body shot into Julyfeather's ribs.
Julyfeather throws a shot from downtown. Withers moves away and avoids it.
Julyfeather avoids the body shot from Withers.
Nice uppercut there from Withers.
Julyfeather on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Julyfeather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Withers moves away.
Withers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Julyfeather misses its intended target.
Julyfeather misses with a wild body shot.
Julyfeather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Julyfeather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Withers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Julyfeather misses with a few strikes there.
Julyfeather misses with a double jab.
Withers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Withers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Julyfeather dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Julyfeather tries to bum rush Withers with a series of wild strikes but Withers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Julyfeather fails to land with a series of punches.
Withers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Julyfeather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Julyfeather throws a body punch but Withers moves out of range.
Withers lands with a good body shot.
Julyfeather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Withers misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Julyfeather tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Withers connects with the punch.
Julyfeather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Withers.
A counter left hand to the body from Julyfeather misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Withers. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Julyfeather.
Some wild striking there from Julyfeather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Withers lands with a shot to the body.
Withers throws a right hand that Julyfeather ducks under and follows up with a left that Julyfeather also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julyfeather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Withers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Julyfeather on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Julyfeather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Withers.
It looked like Julyfeather wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Julyfeather takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Julyfeather needs to keep his hands up - Withers had a free shot at his head there.
Withers misses with a two punch combination.
Withers misses with a right hand
and Julyfeather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julyfeather with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Withers misses
and Julyfeather counters with a series of strikes. Withers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Julyfeather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Withers counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Julyfeather does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Julyfeather.
Withers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
George Julyfeather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julyfeather gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Withers.
Withers misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Julyfeather finds it's way through Withers's defenses.
Withers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Withers throws a body punch but Julyfeather moves out of range.
Withers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Withers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Julyfeather misses with a series of wild punches.
Julyfeather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Withers is looking for the big counter here.
Withers tests Julyfeather's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Withers throws a shot from downtown. Julyfeather moves away and avoids it.
Julyfeather swings for the body but Withers moves out of range.
Withers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Withers throws a lazy right hand but Julyfeather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julyfeather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Withers.
Nice shot lands for Julyfeather.
Withers looks to land a combination but Julyfeather avoids it well.
Julyfeather throws a series of punches but Withers moves out of range.
Withers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Julyfeather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Withers misses with a double jab.
Withers throws a body punch but Julyfeather moves out of range.
Julyfeather cracks Withers with an open hand slap.
Withers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Julyfeather was well out of range. Poor timing from Withers.
Julyfeather misses with a body shot.
Withers misses with a body punch
and Julyfeather counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Julyfeather tests Withers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Withers fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Julyfeather lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withers throws an off balance right hand
letting Julyfeather counter with a right hand.
Julyfeather misses with a double jab.
Withers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Withers.
Withers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Julyfeather cracks Withers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Julyfeather throws a right and a left that Withers avoids nicely.
Withers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Julyfeather counters with a straight right hand.
Julyfeather looks to land a combination but Withers avoids it well.
Julyfeather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Withers swings for the body but Julyfeather moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Julyfeather.
Withers throws a looping overhand right but Julyfeather ducks down to avoid it.
Julyfeather throws a nice looking combination but Withers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Withers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larry Withers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Withers swings widly with a right hand
and Julyfeather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Julyfeather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Julyfeather 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Julyfeather!
A very excited looking George Julyfeather made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Waves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Waves!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Waves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Waves.
Ribeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro has managed to clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waves walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waves connects with a body shot.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Waves pushes him off.
Waves scores with a body shot.
Waves lands the left hand.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Waves circles away easily
and Waves counters with a stiff right hand.
Waves digs a good body shot into Ribeiro's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Waves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Waves keeps it at a distance.
Waves lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ribeiro falls backwards - clearly groggy! Waves dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Waves!
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