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GKNY 124 - Cole vs Houston PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedro Emiliodingko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
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283 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedro Emiliodingko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emiliodingko shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Emiliodingko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Emiliodingko slips a jab from Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emiliodingko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emiliodingko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emiliodingko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedro Emiliodingko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Emiliodingko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emiliodingko or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emiliodingko shoots in but no luck this time.
Emiliodingko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Fedro Emiliodingko has been cut.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emiliodingko at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emiliodingko tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Emiliodingko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Emiliodingko is breathing heavily.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emiliodingko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Emiliodingko.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Emiliodingko shoots in.
Emiliodingko darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice right hand that sends Emiliodingko toppling to the canvas! Emiliodingko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emiliodingko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedro Emiliodingko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Emiliodingko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Emiliodingko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Emiliodingko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Silva misses.
Emiliodingko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emiliodingko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice right hand that sends Emiliodingko toppling to the canvas! Emiliodingko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva finish him?!
Silva punishes Emiliodingko's body with a nice straight punch.
Emiliodingko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emiliodingko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emiliodingko darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Emiliodingko into the cage.
Silva swings for the body but Emiliodingko moves out of range.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emiliodingko misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Emiliodingko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva leaves Emiliodingko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leandro Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emiliodingko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emiliodingko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Emiliodingko saw that one coming.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Emiliodingko is out of range.
Emiliodingko tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emiliodingko has his takedown stuffed
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedro Emiliodingko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Emiliodingko. Those never looked like landing.
Emiliodingko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Emiliodingko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leandro Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emiliodingko wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Emiliodingko misses with a series of wild punches.
As Emiliodingko backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Emiliodingko manages to avoid it all.
Emiliodingko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emiliodingko looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Emiliodingko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emiliodingko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Emiliodingko sprawling to the canvas! Emiliodingko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Silva finish him?!
Fedro Emiliodingko's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emiliodingko slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Emiliodingko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emiliodingko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Emiliodingko tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva throws a jab when Emiliodingko was well out of range.
Emiliodingko shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedro Emiliodingko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Emiliodingko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva throws a body punch but Emiliodingko moves out of range.
Emiliodingko shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a nice right hand that sends Emiliodingko toppling to the canvas! Emiliodingko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva finish him?!
Emiliodingko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Emiliodingko! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Leandro Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lopaser Brenertas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubby Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopaser Brenertas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lopaser Brenertas!
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, Chubby Noel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brenertas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brenertas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noel is fending him off so far but Brenertas persists. Nope, Noel circles away and we're back to standing.
Brenertas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Noel.
Brenertas throws a body shot but no joy.
Brenertas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brenertas drops an elbow to the side of Noel's head.
Noel is trying to control but can't.
Noel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brenertas wants to take a breather but Noel is having none of it.
Noel wants to control but Brenertas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brenertas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brenertas.
Noel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brenertas pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Noel is looking for a sweep. Brenertas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brenertas trying to control the action but Noel is working from the bottom.
Noel trying to control but Brenertas postures up.
Brenertas thows a huge punch but Noel dodges it nicely.
Brenertas tries to stand and escape but Noel is controlling the position.
Noel wants to get back to full guard but Brenertas has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel is trying to escape the mount.
Brenertas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brenertas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Noel controls the position.
Noel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brenertas 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.
Noel tries to roll over but Brenertas keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel looking for submissions off his back.
Noel is refusing to be controlled, as Brenertas sits in half guard.
Noel moves into full guard.
Noel looking for a guillotine here but Brenertas defends easily.
Brenertas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Noel looking for subs off his back but Brenertas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Noel has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Brenertas. Oh but Noel has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Brenertas goes limp - he's gone! Noel jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chubby Noel!
Our winner, Chubby Noel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Abalajon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfsbruder comes to the cage accompanied by Cradel to the grave. George Abalajon 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Elric Wolfsbruder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, George Abalajon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a lunging right hand
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolfsbruder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abalajon! But no joy.
Abalajon looks to land a combination but Wolfsbruder avoids it well.
Wolfsbruder throwing a counter right hand but Abalajon manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfsbruder. That snapped Abalajon's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfsbruder. That snapped Abalajon's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Abalajon ducks down to avoid it.
Abalajon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wolfsbruder blocks it well.
A combination from Wolfsbruder does no damage.
Wolfsbruder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abalajon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abalajon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abalajon feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abalajon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfsbruder swings for the body but Abalajon moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolfsbruder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Abalajon slips the punch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abalajon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfsbruder throws a shot from downtown. Abalajon moves away and avoids it.
Abalajon throws out a counter right but Wolfsbruder avoids it with no problem.
Wolfsbruder lands the left hand.
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy uppercut
and Abalajon counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfsbruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abalajon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder tries to bum rush Abalajon with a series of wild strikes but Abalajon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abalajon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Abalajon moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
And Abalajon tries to counter it with a takedown but Wolfsbruder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abalajon moves out of range of the strikes.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wolfsbruder throws an off balance right hand
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfsbruder misses the target.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Abalajon's ribcage but misses.
Wolfsbruder throws out a loose jab but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Abalajon.
A countering left hand to the body from Abalajon misses.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder scores with a sloppy right hand. Abalajon should have avoided that one.
Wolfsbruder throws an off balance right hand
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Wolfsbruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolfsbruder swings widly with a right hand
and Abalajon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolfsbruder thinking.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
Abalajon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolfsbruder defends it well.
Elric Wolfsbruder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abalajon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right that lands on Abalajon's shoulder, as Abalajon tries to avoid the shot.
Abalajon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolfsbruder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfsbruder cracks Abalajon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abalajon takes a step back to recover.
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Abalajon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolfsbruder defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Abalajon moves out of range as Wolfsbruder strikes.
Wolfsbruder jabs Abalajon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut. Abalajon saw that one coming.
Wolfsbruder cracks Abalajon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abalajon slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
Abalajon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abalajon moves away.
Elric Wolfsbruder is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolfsbruder throws a poor cross that misses
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolfsbruder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abalajon.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut. Abalajon saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Abalajon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut.
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a right hand
and Abalajon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolfsbruder thinking.
Abalajon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wolfsbruder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolfsbruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Abalajon is just out of range.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abalajon moves away from the strike by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick but Abalajon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wolfsbruder.
Jab from Wolfsbruder.
Abalajon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wolfsbruder misses the jab.
Wolfsbruder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abalajon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wolfsbruder blocks it well.
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses.
Abalajon throws out a counter right but Wolfsbruder avoids it with no problem.
Abalajon blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abalajon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfsbruder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder lands a really nice looking cross but Abalajon seems unphased.
Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abalajon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut. Abalajon saw that one coming.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolfsbruder looks to throw the jab but Abalajon is out of range.
Abalajon feints the counter takedown.
Abalajon thuds a left hand into Wolfsbruder's body.
Abalajon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wolfsbruder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abalajon can do to turn this around?
Wolfsbruder connects with a jab.
Abalajon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Abalajon's ribcage but misses.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abalajon was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder scores with a jab. Abalajon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder looks to throw the jab but Abalajon is out of range.
Abalajon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abalajon blocks a leg kick.
Wolfsbruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abalajon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolfsbruder cracks Abalajon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfsbruder. Abalajon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abalajon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab when Abalajon was well out of range.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Abalajon.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abalajon was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
A countering left hand to the body from Abalajon misses.
Wolfsbruder throws an off balance right hand
and Abalajon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wolfsbruder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Abalajon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wolfsbruder has got the better of the exchanges.
Abalajon slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abalajon! But no joy.
Wolfsbruder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Abalajon moves out of range.
Abalajon throws out a counter right but Wolfsbruder avoids it with no problem.
Wolfsbruder throws an off balance right hand
and Abalajon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hook to the body.
Abalajon defending well as Wolfsbruder loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Abalajon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abalajon ducks under a wild hook from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws out a loose jab but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Wolfsbruder does no damage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a left hand
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Abalajon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolfsbruder rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolfsbruder lands a really nice looking cross but Abalajon seems unphased.
Abalajon slips under a jab from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a left hand
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Abalajon moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Abalajon.
Wolfsbruder swings for the body but Abalajon moves out of range.
George Abalajon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfsbruder. That snapped Abalajon's head back.
Wolfsbruder misses with a right hand
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wolfsbruder cracks Abalajon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolfsbruder jabs at Abalajon's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfsbruder looks to land a right hand but Abalajon moved out of range.
Wolfsbruder punishes Abalajon's body with a nice straight punch.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut
and Abalajon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abalajon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses.
Abalajon slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a combination but Abalajon avoids it well.
Abalajon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Abalajon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abalajon avoids a kick to the body.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Abalajon's ribcage but misses.
Abalajon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abalajon throws a body punch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder misses with a double jab
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abalajon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right that lands on Abalajon's shoulder, as Abalajon tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Abalajon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfsbruder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a left hand but Abalajon moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elric Wolfsbruder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolfsbruder 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elric Wolfsbruder!
A relieved looking Elric Wolfsbruder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hess (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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23
146 lbs
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25
145 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Hess!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hess misses with a kick to the body.
Hess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Hess manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hess moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace feints and then cracks Hess's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hess down.
Hess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace scores with a jab. Hess acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hess.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace swings for the body but Hess moves out of range.
Hess finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hess moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace tries a low kick but Hess avoids it.
Hess fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hess.
Hess has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wallace.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hess throws a head kick that misses.
Hess misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Hess throws a push kick but Wallace slaps the foot to one side.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Hess. Hess gets slowly back to his feet.
Hess scores with a jab.
Hess keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace throws a body punch but Hess moves out of range.
No luck for Hess with that takedown attempt.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace stalls.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Wallace.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hess ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hess no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hess is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hess has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Hess's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hess can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hess is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Hess looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Hess looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wallace passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wallace.
Nathan Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hess is able to avoid easily.
Hess tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Hess shoots in.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace scoring well with a low kick there.
Wallace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hess has his takedown stuffed
and Hess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hess.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hess throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hess displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Hess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hess steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Hess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Hess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wallace throws a front kick that sends Hess stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Hess on that attempt.
A jab from Hess misses.
Wallace feints and then cracks Hess's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hess down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hess. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hess.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hess.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hess or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hess.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Hess checks it
and Hess counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard.
Hess drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wallace manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hess has Wallace in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hess is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hess is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace stands and steps away. Hess gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hess.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Hess manages to avoid it.
Hess on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hess shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hess showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hess is looking for a kimura here.
Hess is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace gets caught napping as Hess dives in and scores a takedown. Wallace manages to retain guard.
Wallace has his feet on Hess's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Wallace tenderised Hess's leg. Hess is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hess walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hess shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess checks the leg kick.
Hess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hess walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hess can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Hess ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wallace tries a low kick but Hess avoids it.
Hess drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wallace pulls Hess in to control the position.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hess is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wallace pulls Hess in to control the position.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Hess controlling him for the moment.
Hess is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wallace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wallace has escaped and now he's on top!
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hess seems to be working for a kimura but Wallace defends the submission attempt.
Hess is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hess seems to be looking for submissions.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Hess is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wallace sees it coming and defends easily.
Wallace controlling the position for now.
Hess is trying to work for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wallace is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hess wants to pass the guard but Wallace is defending well.
Tom Hess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hess is thwarting Wallace's attempts to control the position.
Tom Hess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hess missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallace is controlling Hess's trapped leg to prevent Hess from advancing to side control.
Hess sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hess postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wallace is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hess, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
Nathan Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Marquet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Snitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
173 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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25
184 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Marquet!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquet throws a right hand that Snitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Snitch also avoids with ease.
Marquet misses with a wild combination.
Snitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marquet.
Snitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marquet misses with a straight right.
Marquet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marquet looks to land a right hand but Snitch moved out of range.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Marquet.
Snitch feinted with a counter takedown.
Marquet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snitch.
Snitch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marquet sprawls and moves away.
Marquet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice takedown defense from Marquet. No joy for Snitch on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marquet! But no joy.
Snitch shoots in for a double leg but Marquet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snitch fails to land with a series of punches.
Marquet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Marquet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snitch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch misses the jab.
Marquet connects with a jab.
Marquet tries to clinch but Snitch is having none of it.
Marquet misses with a looping left.
Snitch slips under a jab from Marquet.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marquet sprawls well. Marquet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snitch gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snitch has time to react.
Marquet clinches.
Marquet tries to circle away but Snitch has him pinned against the cage.
Marquet misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marquet fails to land.
Marquet breaks from the clinch.
Marquet moves in looking to clinch but Snitch pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marquet.
Marquet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marquet looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Marquet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marquet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marquet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Marquet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snitch rushes Marquet and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snitch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marquet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snitch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marquet is defending well.
Marquet being controlled against the cage.
Marquet takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquet manages to break the clinch.
Marquet throws a lazy uppercut
letting Snitch counter with a right hand.
Marquet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snitch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snitch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marquet fails to land.
Marquet takes a shot to the head.
Marquet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snitch backwards.
Marquet has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Snitch uses from the top position.
Marquet wants to sweep here but Snitch controlling him for the moment.
Snitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquet is retaining full guard.
Marquet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is standing up over Marquet. Marquet looks to escape but Snitch dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marquet is trying to escape the position but Snitch is controlling the position.
Marquet is looking for a sweep.
Snitch working away.
Marquet is trying to get back to half guard.
Snitch controlling the position from side mount.
Marquet is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Marquet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marquet loads up on a big right hand but Snitch slips the punch.
Marquet lands with a right that hurts Snitch. Snitch looks to clinch but Marquet throws a short knee that drops Snitch. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Henry Marquet!
Henry Marquet managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, DC Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Jon Snitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph McGuire Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire Jr has chosen Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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276 lbs
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245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
DJ Augie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire Jr blocks a jab.
Augie throws a body shot but no joy.
Augie missing with a left hand there. McGuire Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augie lands with a right hand.
Augie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Augie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuire Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr throws a front kick aimed at Augie's knee but Augie avoids it well.
Augie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire Jr. McGuire Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Augie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Augie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Augie lands in his opponent's guard.
Augie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Augie has passed into side control.
McGuire Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Augie.
McGuire Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Augie lands a few punches from side control.
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Augie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Augie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
McGuire Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Augie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Augie tries to move to mount but McGuire Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Augie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr parries the strikes from Augie easily there. Augie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGuire Jr to escape.
McGuire Jr is looking to reverse the position.
McGuire Jr sneaks back into half guard.
McGuire Jr trying to control but Augie postures up.
Augie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Augie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr wants to improve his position but Augie is controlling well.
Augie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ralph McGuire Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DJ Augie!
DJ Augie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Murillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hossein Vaziri I I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefferson Murillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri I I I!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murillo walks into a jab.
Vaziri I I I lands a head shot.
Vaziri I I I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murillo throws out the jab.
It seemed like Vaziri I I I was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vaziri I I I, as that shot connected.
Vaziri I I I dips to his left and cracks Murillo with an uppercut!
Vaziri I I I has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murillo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vaziri I I I connects with a single shot there.
A jab lands there for Murillo.
That kick from Murillo tenderised Vaziri I I I's leg. Vaziri I I I is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaziri I I I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murillo connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Murillo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murillo misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Vaziri I I I.
Murillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaziri I I I.
Murillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaziri I I I loads up on a big right hand but Murillo slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Murillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murillo.
Vaziri I I I goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murillo misses with a straight right.
Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo catches Vaziri I I I with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murillo moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes.
Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab from Murillo.
Murillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaziri I I I jabs at Murillo's body.
Murillo scores with a sloppy right hand. Vaziri I I I should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaziri I I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murillo.
Vaziri I I I fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murillo misses with a low kick.
Vaziri I I I cracks Murillo with an open hand slap.
Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murillo connects with a single shot there.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaziri I I I lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Vaziri I I I finds it's target.
Murillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vaziri I I I pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vaziri I I I looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target.
It looked like Murillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Murillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo misses with a straight left.
Vaziri I I I now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murillo connects with a body shot that sends Vaziri I I I's belly button to the back.
Murillo throws a hook to the side of Vaziri I I I's head but Vaziri I I I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaziri I I I takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Vaziri I I I 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vaziri I I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murillo has time to react.
Murillo wants to land a leg kick but Vaziri I I I is out of range.
Murillo misses with a wild combination.
Murillo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Vaziri I I I misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaziri I I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murillo.
Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaziri I I I looks to land a right hand but Murillo moved out of range.
Vaziri I I I lands a high kick!
Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaziri I I I lands with an uppercut that bounces Murillo off the cage and back into range.
Murillo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vaziri I I I is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murillo.
Murillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaziri I I I now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaziri I I I looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murillo misses with a straight left.
Vaziri I I I rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murillo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Murillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaziri I I I doesn't seem phased though.
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 Jefferson Murillo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vaziri I I I misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Murillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vaziri I I I fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but Vaziri I I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaziri I I I misses with a looping right.
A big left from Vaziri I I I misses.
Vaziri I I I getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaziri I I I misses with an uppercut. Murillo saw that one coming.
Murillo avoids the body shot from Vaziri I I I.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murillo cracks the inside of Vaziri I I I's front leg.
Murillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaziri I I I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaziri I I I lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo avoids the body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I scores with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I throws a head kick that misses
and Murillo counters with a good low kick that Vaziri I I I was not able to check.
Vaziri I I I closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Murillo punishes Vaziri I I I's body with a nice straight punch.
Murillo throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaziri I I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaziri I I I slips a straight right by Murillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot.
Murillo avoids the head kick by Vaziri I I I.
Nice defenses there by Murillo.
Murillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murillo throws a shot to the body.
Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Sloppy strikes from Murillo. Those never looked like landing.
Murillo looks to land a right hand but Vaziri I I I moved out of range.
Murillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murillo slips a jab from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Murillo misses.
Murillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vaziri I I I counters with a two punch combo.
Jefferson Murillo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murillo takes a swing at Vaziri I I I's ribcage but misses.
Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Murillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vaziri I I I is able to avoid easily.
Vaziri I I I throws a body kick that misses.
Vaziri I I I checks a leg kick.
Murillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I.
A big right from Murillo misses.
Vaziri I I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I.
A punch combination from Murillo misses.
Murillo moves away from the strike by Vaziri I I I.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaziri I I I finds it's way round the side to connect with Murillo's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaziri I I I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murillo is looking to counter punch.
Vaziri I I I needs to keep his hands up - Murillo had a free shot at his head there.
Murillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaziri I I I moves away.
A shot to the body from Vaziri I I I misses
and Murillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I misses with a looping right.
Donk. Murillo catches Vaziri I I I right on the button with a cross.
Murillo blocks the body kick.
Murillo slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Murillo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vaziri I I I misses with a right hand
and Vaziri I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaziri I I I darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vaziri I I I takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murillo throws a hook but Vaziri I I I blocks it.
A jab from Murillo misses.
Murillo misses with a right hand
and Vaziri I I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murillo throws a head kick but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
Murillo misses with a kick to the body.
Vaziri I I I is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murillo with a body shot.
Murillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murillo connects with the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vaziri I I I might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murillo has got the better of the exchanges.
Vaziri I I I throws a lazy right hand but Murillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murillo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murillo misses with a body shot.
Murillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murillo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vaziri I I I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Murillo.
Murillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaziri I I I under the eye.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Vaziri I I I.
Murillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Vaziri I I I's shoulder, as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid the shot.
Vaziri I I I looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vaziri I I I swings widly with a right hand
and Murillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaziri I I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.
Vaziri I I I takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaziri I I I scores with a spinning back kick!
Hossein Vaziri I I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson Murillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I misses with a double jab.
Vaziri I I I scores with a one two! Murillo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Vaziri I I I scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Murillo. Beautiful body shot.
Vaziri I I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook.
Vaziri I I I takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murillo.
Murillo cracks a nice hook into Vaziri I I I's ribs.
Vaziri I I I throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murillo counters with a left to the body.
Murillo tries a head kick but it misses.
As Murillo backs off Vaziri I I I throws a huge counter combo but Murillo manages to avoid it all.
Murillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaziri I I I circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo scores with a punch to the head.
Murillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murillo cracks a nice hook into Vaziri I I I's ribs.
Vaziri I I I avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body punch
and Murillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaziri I I I lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vaziri I I I misses the shot to the body.
Murillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murillo connects with a looping right hand.
Murillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Murillo throws a shot from downtown. Vaziri I I I moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaziri I I I sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaziri I I I misses with a jab to the body
and Murillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vaziri I I I chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murillo can pounce on him.
Murillo thumps Vaziri I I I with a low kick.
Murillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaziri I I I can do to turn this around?
Vaziri I I I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murillo staying out of range there.
Murillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaziri I I I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Murillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaziri I I I cracks Murillo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaziri I I I avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Murillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murillo 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Murillo!
A victorious Jefferson Murillo 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karlsson's choice of entrance music: Carolus Rex - Sabaton. Tre Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tre Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
It looks like Kalle Karlsson has been cut.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tre Cruz has been cut.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Cruz jabs Karlsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Cruz is predictable there
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karlssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karlsson's hands.
Karlsson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Karlsson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tre Cruz!
Tre Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Won't Back Down. Max Houston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Houston!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Houston avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Cole scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.
Houston swings widly with a right hand
and Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Houston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole prevents a body shot from Houston.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Houston up against the cage.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
We've been informed that Houston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houston as Cole tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston blocking some punches.
Houston lands an uppercut.
Cole stalls.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole presses Houston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Houston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Cole prevents Houston from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cole lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Houston breaks 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!
Houston takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole clinches with his opponent.
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Houston throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole.
Houston is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cole.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Houston tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole tries to work over Houston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole has Houston pressed against the cage, preventing Houston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Houston misses.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Houston throws a fast counter high kick but Cole manages to duck under it in time.
Houston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Houston misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
As Houston tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Houston manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston thows a leg kick but Cole checks it
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Houston!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Houston is defending well.
Houston keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Houston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Houston is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Houston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Cole moves into the clinch.
Houston has Cole pushed against the cage.
Houston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Houston tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Cole lands a body shot.
Houston breaks the clinch.
Cole has Houston up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole prevents Houston from breaking the clinch.
Cole lands a left hand.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Houston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Houston throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston lands a shoulder strike.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Cole slips under a jab.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Houston.
Houston misses with the combination.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole prevents a body shot from Houston.
Cole tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Cole lands a right hand.
Houston breaks the clinch.
Cole cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Houston back against the cage.
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Cole throws a sloppy body shot
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole scores with a nice right hand.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Cole rushes Houston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Houston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houston tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Houston back against the cage.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Houston can do to turn this around?
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Houston wants to break free but Cole has control.
Houston is trying to break free.
Houston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole with a jab.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Houston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole lands a jab to Houston's midsection.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Houston takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Houston.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Houston.
Cole slips under a jab from Houston.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cole scores with a jab to the head.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Cole closes the distance and pushes Houston back into the cage.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Cole misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole is working Houston over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Houston or not.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houston misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole gets through Houston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houstons head.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Houston is rocked!
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Houston letting Cole take a breather here.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Houston tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Houston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Houston lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Houston.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Michael Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Cole pushes Houston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
Houston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Houston is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Houston working hard to break the clinch.
Houston seems to have recovered his senses.
Houston swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Houston.
Good body shot from Cole.
A body shot lands from Cole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Houston is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Cole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Cole is nestled in close to Houston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Houston tries to kick Cole off but Cole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Houston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Houston throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Houston only half commits.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
A low kick from Houston is predictable there
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole tries to clinch but Houston moves out of range.
Houston connects with a solid leg kick.
Cole darts in trying to clinch
and Houston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Cole wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Houston misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston with a jab.
Cole is looking to wear down Houston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cole darts in and clinches Houston up against the cage.
Cole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Houston up against the cage.
Houston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Houston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cole gets through Houston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Houston tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Houston working hard to break the clinch.
Houston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but Houston blocks with his arms.
Houston tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole cracks Houston with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole works on Houston's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Cole lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole keeps control of Houston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole is leaning against Houston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Houston breaks the clinch.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Houston misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Houston throws a big counter head kick but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Houston needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole wants to clinch.
Cole throws a good cross that connects.
Cole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Houston.
Cole closes the distance looking to clinch
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole had his way with Max Houston in that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Houston throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Cole drops down looking for a counter takedown but Houston sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Houston.
Houston misses with a jab to the body
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Houston!
Cole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Houston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cole is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to control the action but Houston is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston is trying to work for a sweep but Cole has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cole working the ground and pound effectively.
Cole with the ground and pound from mount.
Houston is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cole landing punches.
Houston is trying to stand up.
Cole landing strikes from the mount and Houston is in trouble!
Houston wants to hold on but Cole pushes him away.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole drops a big elbow. That's hurt Houston! More shots from Cole and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole retains his middleweight title!
Michael Cole made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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