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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeef Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgardo Alfonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgardo Alfonzo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeef Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgardo Alfonzo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfonzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kahn avoids it really well and circles away.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Kahn does it's job there.
Alfonzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kahn sprawls well. Kahn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alfonzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Alfonzo ducks right into an uppercut from Kahn.
Alfonzo connects with a high kick.
Alfonzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeef Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgardo Alfonzo.
Kahn scores with a body shot.
Alfonzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn thuds a left hand into Alfonzo's body.
Alfonzo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kahn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kahn works the jab nicely.
Kahn lands with a right hand.
Alfonzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahn finds it's way round the side to connect with Alfonzo's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kahn catches Alfonzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alfonzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahn finds it's way round the side to connect with Alfonzo's head.
Kahn cracks Alfonzo with an open hand slap.
Alfonzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alfonzo has time to react.
Kahn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kahn scores with a jab. Alfonzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn lunges at Alfonzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alfonzo's hand.
Alfonzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alfonzo is rocked!
Alfonzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alfonzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Alfonzo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kahn dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeef Kahn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Keller!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keller circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a series of punches but Keller avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a right hand that Keller ducks under and follows up with a left that Keller also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keller dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keller drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Keller off! Keller jumps back into Jones's guard.
Keller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller 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.
Keller prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Keller 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.
Keller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones wants to stand up but Keller is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keller shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Harry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with the combination.
Keller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keller won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Keller drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Keller off! Keller jumps back into Jones's guard.
Keller 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Keller is controlling the position.
Keller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keller 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones works over Keller's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Keller gets the takedown into side control.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Keller is controlling him well.
Keller is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jones is trying to escape and Keller transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jones is forced to tap! Nice work there by Keller! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Keller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diesel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "What You Know" - T.I.. Billy Weeks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Diesel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weeks avoids it really well and circles away.
Weeks throws out a powerful jab.
Weeks closes the distance and clinches.
Weeks working hard to break the clinch.
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diesel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weeks avoids it.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Weeks looking for a takedown.
Diesel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diesel tries to land knees in the clinch but Weeks avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Weeks shrugs off.
It looks like Billy Weeks has been cut.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Weeks goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diesel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Weeks's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel prevents Weeks from improving his position.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Weeks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Weeks moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weeks is keeping the position for now.
Weeks trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Weeks looking for a sweep. Not yet Weeks, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diesel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Weeks fails to land with a series of punches.
Weeks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diesel counters with a takedown into side control.
Diesel is working Weeks over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diesel tries to move to mount but Weeks blocks the move with his legs.
Diesel taking a break here but Weeks is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weeks is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weeks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back!
Diesel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Weeks's guard. Nice work there by Diesel.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Weeks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diesel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Weeks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt
and Diesel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Weeks is working away.
Weeks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back!
Weeks lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Weeks.
Diesel covers up after that shot from Weeks.
Diesel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Weeks's guard. Nice work there by Diesel.
Weeks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks working a defensive guard here.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Weeks.
Weeks actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weeks wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Weeks is not content to let Diesel control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeks wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Weeks defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Weeks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diesel.
Diesel gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Weeks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diesel wants to stand and escape but Weeks is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diesel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weeks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Weeks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Mike Diesel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diesel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Mike Diesel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Weeks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Weeks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Diesel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Weeks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Weeks from controlling successfully.
Diesel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diesel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diesel looking for subs off his back but Weeks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Weeks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diesel is in trouble now - Weeks has advanced to mount!
Weeks cracks Diesel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diesel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Weeks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Weeks with the ground and pound but Diesel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diesel's head.
Diesel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weeks is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weeks defends well.
Weeks postures up in Diesel's guard and throws a big left but Diesel blocks it.
Weeks trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Weeks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weeks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Weeks from controlling successfully.
Weeks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weeks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diesel's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is looking for a triangle but Weeks pushes his legs off easily.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billy Weeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Weeks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Diesel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Weeks lands a couple of elbows.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Weeks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Diesel!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov comes into the arena with Banana Phone blaring out of the sound system. Seymour Butts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emil Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seymour Butts!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butts shoots in and drives through. Borisov sprawls well.
A combination from Borisov does no damage.
Borisov tries for a takedown but Butts circles away easily
and Butts counters with a single leg into guard. Borisov didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borisov has his foot on Butts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butts works his way back into a safe position though.
Butts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borisov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borisov is keeping the position for now.
Borisov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Butts looking to pass the guard.
Butts lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borisov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Butts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butts trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Borisov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Butts wants to pass the guard but Borisov is keeping the position.
Borisov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Borisov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butts on the side of the head.
Butts moves out of range as Borisov strikes.
Borisov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borisov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borisov throws a right and a left that Butts avoids nicely.
Borisov scores with a three punch combo!
Borisov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butts circles away quickly and effectively.
Borisov scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Borisov.
Borisov misses with a hook.
Butts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Borisov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Borisov!
Borisov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Butts is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butts slips a jab and a cross from Borisov.
Borisov connects with a body shot.
Borisov cracks a nice hook into Butts's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butts circles away quickly and effectively.
Borisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borisov misses with a combination
and Butts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Butts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borisov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borisov has his hands on Butts's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borisov is trying to control the position but Butts postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Borisov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Borisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borisov tries to bum rush Butts with a series of wild strikes but Butts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borisov throws a big shot that misses.
Borisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Borisov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Butts misses with a takedown
and Borisov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Butts tries to improve position but can't.
Borisov working away.
Butts is not content to let Borisov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Butts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Butts tries to buck Borisov off but Borisov is having none of it.
Borisov working away.
Butts looks to move to half guard but instead Borisov has passed into mount! Damn!
Butts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borisov tries to control but Butts wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butts can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov wants to take Butts's back here but Butts is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Borisov moves to the back.
Butts manages to reverse the position and now he's in Borisov's guard. Nice work there by Butts.
Borisov controlling Butts's posture.
Butts postures up.
Butts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Borisov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butts cracks Borisov with a solid left hand.
Borisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borisov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butts defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borisov working for a triangle but Butts defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Butts throws a big right hand that misses.
Butts postures up in Borisov's guard and throws a big left but Borisov blocks it.
Butts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borisov is keeping the position for now.
Borisov keeping moving, preventing Butts from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Borisov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butts's hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butts misses with a takedown
and Borisov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Borisov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Borisov throws a nice looking combination but Butts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Borisov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borisov punishes Butts's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Borisov.
A cross from Borisov lands.
Butts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Borisov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Borisov misses with the combination.
Butts shoots and misses
and Borisov counters with a nice right hand that sends Butts toppling to the canvas! Butts scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Borisov finish him?!
Butts is still on wobbly legs! Can Borisov finish him?
Emil Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seymour Butts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts dodges the punch combination from Borisov.
Butts seems to have recovered his senses.
Borisov misses with a two punch combination.
Emil Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borisov Rushes Butts and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Butts is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Borisov Piles on the pressure and Butts crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emil Borisov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Noisewater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joseph willam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noisewater kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boats 'n Hoes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kenneth Noisewater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, joseph willam!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noisewater decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Noisewater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
willam wants to improve his position but Noisewater is controlling well.
willam looking for submissions off his back.
willam flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Noisewater seems to be looking for submissions.
willam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Noisewater tries to free his leg and advance position but willam is retaining full guard.
Noisewater 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.
willam keeping moving, preventing Noisewater from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Noisewater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noisewater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisewater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
willam tries to bench press Noisewater off him but Noisewater keeps the position.
willam sneaks back into half guard.
Noisewater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
willam is in trouble now - Noisewater has advanced to mount!
willam is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noisewater punishing his opponent with strikes.
Noisewater working willam over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
willam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Noisewater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
willam is looking to improve his position.
Noisewater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
willam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noisewater wants to pass the guard but willam is defending well.
willam is trying to get back to full guard.
willam works his way to full guard. Good work.
willam is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Noisewater frees his head nicely. Oh but willam has switched to an armbar! Noisewater is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). joseph willam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bellec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellec has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Mark Coleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Bellec!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bellec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bellec but Bellec pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bellec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman dives in and grabs Bellec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellec pushes down on Coleman's head and hops out.
Bellec stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bellec's guard.
Bellec has control of Coleman's left arm, preventing Coleman from doing any damage.
Bellec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bellec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellec wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
Bellec is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Coleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bellec's guard.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bellec is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellec keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Coleman throws a strike but Bellec rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bellec tries to stand but Coleman is controlling from the bottom.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Bellec tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bellec is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Bellec leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Bellec.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Bellec shows good takedown defense.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Bellec.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bellec but Bellec pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bellec. Coleman shrugs it off though.
Bellec feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Coleman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bellec.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec scores with a nice body kick.
Bellec scores with a head kick.
Coleman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mark Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coleman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellec pushes Coleman away with a front kick.
Bellec lands a brutal head kick. Coleman looks out on his feet and Bellec throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bruce Bellec!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger Cruz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Rua's chin.
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25
217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiger Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Rua gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rua controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz stands and throws Rua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cruz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet.
Rua trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rua avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
Cruz trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rua wants to clinch.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rua sprawls well. Rua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Rua clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rua gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mark Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Cruz.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz letting Rua take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua landing knees to the head.
It looks like Tiger Cruz has been cut.
Rua is stalling here.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cruz is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Rua.
Cruz looks gassed!
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua lands an uppercut.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Cruz avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Cruz avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rua.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cruz avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Cruz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Rua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rua pinned against the cage. Rua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Cruz.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua lands a body punch.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Rua is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rua down to the mat. Rua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rua scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
A cross from Rua lands.
Rua wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rua.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Rua moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Rua.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua landing knees to the body.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Cruz shrugs off.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rua.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Rua throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rua is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rua moves into the clinch.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Rua seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Rua stalling against the cage.
Rua landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Mark Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Cruz.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rua slowing the pace effectively.
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mark Rua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Cruz won't want to take too many of those.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rua down to the mat. Rua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rua tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Rua throws a nice head kick!
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mark Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a big head kick but Cruz shrugs it off.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rua as he avoids it easily.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Rua tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to stand.
Mark Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Rua is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tiger Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Rua pushes Cruz off looking to stand but Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Cruz wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Cruz throws a strike but Rua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rua is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Rua is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Rua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shamus O Hooligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Hooligan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shipping out to Boston - Dropkick Murphy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamus O Hooligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Hooligan misses with a takedown attempt - Chinaski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Hooligan.
Chinaski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Hooligan's calf.
Chinaski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Hooligan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chinaski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chinaski is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! O Hooligan hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Chinaski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Last (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gun has chosen Bad Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, First Last!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Gun!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun thows a body shot but no joy.
Gun misses with an uppercut.
Gun looks to land a body kick but Last moved away.
Gun throws a looping overhand right but Last ducks down to avoid it.
Last lands a right hook to the body.
Last looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Last wants to pass the guard but Gun is keeping the position.
Last prevents Gun from getting back to his feet.
Gun pushes Last off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gun throws a body kick that misses.
Last throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gun moves away from the strike by Last.
Last ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gun moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Last as he connects with a hook.
Gun ducks under a wild hook from Last.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gun throws a chopping leg kick but Last manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body punch from Last.
Last throws a sloppy body shot
and Gun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gun staying out of range there.
Last throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Last throws a hook but Gun blocks it.
Gun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Last misses with a body shot
and Gun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gun misses with a head kick.
Last cracks Gun with an open hand slap.
Last looks to throw the jab but Gun is out of range.
Last changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Last throws a strike aimed at the side of Gun's head but Gun avoids it well.
Last throws an elbow but Gun slips to the side and avoids it well.
Last scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gun to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Last lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gun down.
Last has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Last trying to control the position but Gun is working away.
The strikes coming from Last are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gun defending against the ground and pound.
Last has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gun!
Last landing strikes from the mount.
Last looking to ground and pound but Gun is blocking nicely.
Last with shots to the head and body - Gun looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gun is rocked!
A big strike lands for Last! That's really hurt Gun and he's turned his back - Last keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Last jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Last!
First Last retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muse - Knights of Cydonia. Teixeira is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Terror. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hunt!
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, Richard Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Teixeira shakes it off.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Teixeira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Teixeira has the dominant position.
Teixeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt scores with a one two! Teixeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hunt digs a good hook to Teixeira's body.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teixeira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Teixeira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Teixeira is controlling him.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Teixeira down to the mat. Teixeira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richard Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Teixeira circles away.
Teixeira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Teixeira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Nice shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand.
Hunt clinches but Teixeira breaks the clinch
and Teixeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teixeira slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Teixeira misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Teixeira lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt digs a good hook to Teixeira's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Teixeira connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt slips under a jab from Teixeira.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teixeira.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Teixeira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira slips a straight right by Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Teixeira - just one landing.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Teixeira saw that one coming.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Teixeira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teixeira misses with a body punch
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Teixeira's shoulder, as Teixeira tries to avoid the shot.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Teixeira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
Jack Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teixeira manages to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teixeira scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira checks a leg kick.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teixeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Teixeira scores with a nice right hand.
Teixeira staying out of range there.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Teixeira throws a shot to the body.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Teixeira counters with a nice uppercut.
Teixeira cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Hunt throws a body punch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Teixeira slips the punch.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt slips a straight right by Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hunt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teixeira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Teixeira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Teixeira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
Hunt looks to clinch
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Teixeira lands a head shot.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Teixeira circles away.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Teixeira misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Hunt throws a body punch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teixeira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teixeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Teixeira's head back.
Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teixeira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Teixeira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teixeira.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teixeira's waist but Teixeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teixeira.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt misses with a hook. Teixeira ducked under it nicely.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Teixeira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Teixeira is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Teixeira down to the mat. Teixeira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Teixeira counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Teixeira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Teixeira stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Teixeira - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Hunt slips a jab from Teixeira.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt moves out of range as Teixeira strikes.
Hunt tries to clinch but Teixeira moves away
and Teixeira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt defending well as Teixeira loads up on a big left hand.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range.
Hunt sizes up Teixeira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Hunt.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teixeira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Teixeira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teixeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Teixeira avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Teixeira lands a jab to the head.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teixeira defends it nicely.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Teixeira has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt tries to break free but Teixeira pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Teixeira manages to break the clinch.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Teixeira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Teixeira.
Teixeira ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Teixeira.
Hunt misses the jab.
Teixeira misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Teixeira.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand.
Hunt tries to bum rush Teixeira with a series of wild strikes but Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt stalks Teixeira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Teixeira's face. Teixeira staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Teixeira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Teixeira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teixeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Hunt slips a jab from Teixeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teixeira throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teixeira.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Teixeira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Teixeira had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Teixeira backs up against the cage.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teixeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teixeira misses with a hook.
Teixeira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Teixeira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt slips a straight right by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Teixeira saw it coming and moves away.
Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt dives in and grabs Teixeira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws the left hand but Teixeira avoids the punch easily.
Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira walks into a left hand.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teixeira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Teixeira with a jab.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunt defending well as Teixeira loads up on a big left hand.
Teixeira cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Teixeira moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teixeira doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to de liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Hunt misses with a combination
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Teixeira avoids it well.
Teixeira staying out of range there.
Hunt tries to move into range but Teixeira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt defending well as Teixeira loads up on a big left hand.
Teixeira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt tries to clinch but Teixeira moves away
and Teixeira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teixeira counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Teixeira as he connects with a hook.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Teixeira had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt cracks Teixeira with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira really dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Teixeira misses with a looping left.
Teixeira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teixeira's corner calls for a 1-2. Teixeira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teixeira's corner calls for a 1-2. Teixeira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Teixeira pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Teixeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teixeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt wants to clinch
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Hunt throws a jab when Teixeira was well out of range.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Teixeira's ribs.
Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Teixeira slips the punch.
Hunt cracks Teixeira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teixeira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt slips under a jab from Teixeira.
A swing and a miss from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt wants to clinch
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teixeira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Teixeira misses the jab.
Jab from Hunt.
Teixeira blocks a jab.
Teixeira scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Teixeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt slips a straight right by Teixeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Teixeira misses its intended target.
Teixeira defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a hook but Teixeira blocks it.
Hunt misses the body punch
and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teixeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Hunt tries to bum rush Teixeira with a series of wild strikes but Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teixeira scores with a nice head shot.
Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teixeira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teixeira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Hunt tries to clinch but Teixeira is having none of it.
Teixeira cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a one two combo.
Nice shot lands for Teixeira.
Teixeira jabs at Hunt's body.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Teixeira slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teixeira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teixeira scores with a body shot.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teixeira works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand.
Teixeira digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Hunt slips a jab from Teixeira.
Teixeira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.
Teixeira scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Teixeira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Teixeira swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teixeira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Teixeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teixeira checks a low kick from Hunt.
Teixeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Teixeira checks it
and Teixeira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teixeira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Teixeira there.
Teixeira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Teixeira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Teixeira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Teixeira scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot by Teixeira.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Teixeira moved out of range nicely.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Teixeira's head backwards.
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt moves forwards but Teixeira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teixeira defends it nicely.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Teixeira moved out of range.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teixeira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teixeira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Teixeira saw that one coming.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt scores with a one two! Teixeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donk. Hunt catches Teixeira right on the button with a cross.
Teixeira lands a jab.
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Hunt scores with a three punch combo!
Teixeira tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teixeira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Teixeira throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teixeira.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Teixeira takes one to the side of the head.
Teixeira connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunt takes a swing at Teixeira's ribcage but misses.
Teixeira throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teixeira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Teixeira blocks a jab.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teixeira misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Teixeira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teixeira throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Teixeira throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Richard Teixeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teixeira lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Teixeira.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Teixeira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teixeira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Teixeira counters with a nice body shot.
Jack Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Teixeira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Teixeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teixeira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Teixeira!
Richard Teixeira is the new bantamweight champion!
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