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Aspire 69: Frankels v Castillo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jervis Tetch (ranked 3298 p4p, 465 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 1569 p4p, 246 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jervis Tetch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tetch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tetch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berhardt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tetch counters with a straight right hand.
Tetch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tetch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a takedown
and Tetch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Berhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tetch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tetch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berhardt looks for the body kick but Tetch saw that one coming.
Tetch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Berhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tetch avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt moves out of range as Tetch strikes.
Berhardt misses with a straight left.
Tetch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt blocks a low kick nicely.
Berhardt checks a leg kick.
Tetch wants to slow Berhardt down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Berhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Berhardt swings for the body but Tetch moves out of range.
Tetch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tetch throws a low kick, looking for Berhardt's leg but Berhardt calmly moves out of range.
Berhardt misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berhardt is defended easily by Tetch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tetch.
Berhardt works Tetch's body with a nice hook.
Berhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tetch is fending him off so far but Berhardt persists. Nope, Tetch circles away and we're back to standing.
Jervis Tetch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Tetch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tetch rather than just go for the knockout.
Tetch stuns Berhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berhardt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tetch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetch throws a push kick but Berhardt slaps the foot to one side.
Berhardt wants to land a leg kick but Tetch is out of range.
Nice body kick from Tetch.
Tetch throws a front kick aimed at Berhardt's knee but Berhardt avoids it well.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tetch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berhardt is out of range and Tetch settles back down.
Tetch moves away from the strike by Berhardt.
Tetch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
Berhardt scores with a hook to the body. Tetch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Tetch delivers a nice body kick.
Tetch scores with a nice body kick.
Berhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It appears Tetch was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big right from Tetch misses.
And Berhardt responds with a good body kick, but Tetch manages to step out the way in time.
Berhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berhardt misses with a jab to the body
and Tetch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Berhardt swings for the body but Tetch moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Berhardt. Beautiful body shot.
Berhardt misses with a body kick.
Tetch connects with the punch.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tetch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Berhardt throws a leg kick
and Tetch counters with a nice body kick.
Tetch cracks Berhardt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tetch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tetch throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
Tetch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tetch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tetch.
Tetch is looking to score with low kicks.
Tetch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berhardt momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tetch throws the kick towards the body but Berhardt avoids it.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetch.
Jervis Tetch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tetch doesn't seem bothered though.
Berhardt rushes Tetch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Berhardt misses with some punches.
Berhardt breaks the clinch.
Berhardt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tetch. Tetch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetch.
Berhardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Tetch tenderised Berhardt's leg. Berhardt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berhardt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tetch lands a jab to the head.
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tetch motions for Berhardt to come forward. Tetch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jervis Tetch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tetch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tetch scores with a hook.
Tetch connects with a solid leg kick.
Berhardt drives through with a takedown into Tetch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Berhardt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tetch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tetch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tetch throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt controls Tetch momentarily but Tetch frees himself.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Berhardt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tetch lands a couple of digs.
Tetch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berhardt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tetch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berhardt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tetch sees it coming and defends easily.
Tetch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tetch tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
Tetch is trying to maintain the position but Berhardt is very close to passing his half guard.
Tetch tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
Tetch gets full guard.
Berhardt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berhardt advances to half guard.
Tetch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berhardt.
Tetch is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt slips a nice elbow through Tetch's hands, connecting with Tetch's forehead.
Berhardt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tetch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berhardt.
Tetch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tetch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tetch is pressing down on Berhardt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berhardt won't allow Tetch to get back to his feet.
Berhardt throws a big elbow that misses.
Berhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tetch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tetch wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetch misses with a body kick.
Berhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Tetch circles away.
Berhardt with a jab.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tetch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berhardt slips a straight right by Tetch.
Tetch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but Tetch shows good takedown defense.
Berhardt staying out of range there.
Berhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Tetch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berhardt misses with a jab to the body
and Tetch counters with an outside leg kick.
Tetch ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Jervis Tetch is winning the standup battle so far.
Tetch misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berhardt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tetch throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Tetch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berhardt can do to turn this around?
Berhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tetch misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Tetch misses its intended target.
Tetch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Berhardt misses
and Tetch counters with a solid body kick.
Tetch moves away from the strike by Berhardt.
Berhardt lands a jab.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Tetch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Tetch dodges the punch combination from Berhardt.
And Tetch counters with a quick kick to the body but Berhardt blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jervis Tetch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Tetch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tetch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Tetch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tetch lands a head kick!
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Tetch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tetch swats away the attempt to clinch by Berhardt.
No joy there for Berhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tetch scores with a nice strike.
Berhardt misses with a shot to the body
and Tetch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tetch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Tetch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Berhardt is rocked!
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!
Tetch throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Berhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Tetch finish him?
A good leg kick by Berhardt.
Berhardt seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetch 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.
Tetch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Tetch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tetch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berhardt lands with a hook. Tetch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tetch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Berhardt blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tetch.
A head kick from Tetch lands but Berhardt takes it in his stride.
Berhardt throws a hook but Tetch blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Berhardt blocks the leg kick.
Tetch feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
Tetch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berhardt is out of range and Tetch settles back down.
Berhardt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berhardt lands a head shot.
Jervis Tetch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt gets a clinch.
Berhardt misses with a punch on the inside.
Berhardt tries to score a body lock takedown but Tetch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tetch throws a low kick, looking for Berhardt's leg but Berhardt calmly moves out of range.
Berhardt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tetch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tetch sprawls well. Tetch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Berhardt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tetch was covering up waiting for the punch and Berhardt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Winslow Berhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetch keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berhardt.
Tetch is trying to keep Berhardt in close.
Tetch pulls Berhardt in close to prevent any damage.
Berhardt won't allow Tetch to sweep him here.
Berhardt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berhardt passes Tetch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Tetch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tetch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tetch is holding on to half guard well.
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tetch is looking to control Berhardt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tetch avoid being mounted?
Tetch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berhardt.
Tetch is looking to improve his position.
Berhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tetch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tetch's head.
Berhardt throwing shots but Tetch is blocking nicely.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tetch's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jervis Tetch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tetch, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jervis Tetch!
An out of breath Jervis Tetch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Winslow Berhardt spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Saarelainen (ranked 2100 p4p, 329 weight class) and Kami Kazi (ranked 2119 p4p, 333 weight class). Kami Kazi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahti Saarelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kami Kazi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarelainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazi.
Saarelainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarelainen misses with a body shot.
Kazi feints a counter leg kick.
Saarelainen walks into a stiff left hand from Kazi.
Saarelainen misses the shot to the body.
Kazi is looking to score with low kicks.
Kazi tries to move into range but Saarelainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saarelainen thuds his right hand into Kazi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kazi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saarelainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi throws a wild body kick that Saarelainen sees coming a mile off.
Kazi avoids the body shot from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saarelainen lands with a cross.
We've been informed that Kazi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarelainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saarelainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kazi wants to stand up but Saarelainen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarelainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazi has wrist control.
Saarelainen prevents Kazi from getting back to his feet.
Saarelainen wants to control from the top but Kazi keeps moving.
Saarelainen won't allow Kazi to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarelainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazi is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saarelainen is looking to advance position but Kazi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kazi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Saarelainen takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
Saarelainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kazi misses the jab.
Saarelainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Saarelainen sizes up Kazi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Saarelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarelainen scores with a one two! Kazi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saarelainen connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazi.
Kami Kazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kazi is rocked!
Saarelainen cracks Kazi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kazi falls to his knees and Saarelainen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Saarelainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Darren (ranked 1168 p4p, 177 weight class) and Ludo Van Veen (ranked 1007 p4p, 155 weight class). Darren comes to the cage accompanied by Here's to the losers. Van Veen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give it ALL. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Darren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Van Veen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darren cracks Van Veen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Veen scores with a kick to the body.
Van Veen misses with a lunging right hand
and Darren counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Veen throws an overhand right that lands on Darren's shoulder, as Darren tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Darren's head coaches at Sweat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Darren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Veen was well out of range. Poor timing from Darren.
Darren avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Darren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Veen just manages to avoid it.
Van Veen misses with a right hand
and Darren counters with a nice body kick.
Van Veen misses with a jab to the body
and Darren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darren misses with a shot to the body
and Van Veen counters with a left to the body.
Van Veen scores with a punch to the head.
Darren slips under a jab.
Van Veen looks for the body kick but Darren saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Veen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Veen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Darren counter with a right hand.
Darren connects with a looping right hand.
Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Veen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darren.
Van Veen connects with a leg kick. Darren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darren moves out of range of the body kick.
Darren scores with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Van Veen
enabling Darren to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Veen is rocked!
Van Veen with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Van Veen there.
Darren throws a low kick but Van Veen moves out of range easily.
Van Veen connects with an inside leg kick.
Darren throws a lazy right hand but Van Veen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darren misses with a body shot.
Darren avoids a kick to the body.
Darren fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Darren misses
and Van Veen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but Darren is just out of range.
Darren throws a wild body kick that Van Veen sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Veen - that will leave a mark!
Darren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Veen.
A little feinted left hand from Darren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Darren.
Van Veen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Veen throws a body kick that misses.
Darren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Veen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darren throws a push kick but Van Veen slaps the foot to one side.
Darren moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Veen jabs at Darren's body.
Van Veen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren cracks the inside of Van Veen's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darren.
Darren throws a body punch but Van Veen moves out of range.
Van Veen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Veen throws a wild body kick that Darren sees coming a mile off.
Darren throws a counter high kick but Van Veen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van Veen lands a slapping body shot.
Darren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Veen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darren's hands.
Darren misses with an uppercut. Van Veen saw that one coming.
Van Veen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Van Veen misses its intended target.
Darren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Van Veen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Veen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Darren.
Van Veen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darren looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Veen is just out of range.
Van Veen tries to move into range but Darren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Van Veen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Veen slips under a jab from Darren.
Darren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Van Veen misses its intended target.
Darren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Van Veen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Darren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Veen, pushing him back against the cage.
Darren prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Darren struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Veen controls his hands.
Darren misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darren.
Van Veen manages to break the clinch.
Darren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Veen avoids the head kick by Darren.
A little jabbing left from Van Veen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Veen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darren. Darren obviously looking to wear him down.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws the kick towards the body but Darren avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Veen.
Van Veen scoring well with a low kick there.
Darren blocks a head kick by Van Veen.
Darren misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darren slips under a jab.
Van Veen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Veen on the side of the head.
Van Veen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Veen cracks the inside of Darren's front leg.
Van Veen scores with a nice body kick.
Darren tries to clinch but Van Veen is having none of it.
Darren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Veen lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Veen with a hook.
Van Veen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Veen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darren.
Nice straight punches there by Van Veen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Veen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen throws a body kick that misses.
Van Veen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Veen counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Veen misses with a straight right.
Van Veen gets tackled into the cage by Darren. Darren maintains the clinch.
Darren holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Veen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Veen tries to work over Darren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darren's elbow.
Darren stalling in the clinch but Van Veen improves position.
Van Veen blocks a body shot from Darren.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darren blocks an uppercut.
Darren lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Veen fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Veen tries to work over Darren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Veen manages to break the clinch.
Darren takes a swing at Van Veen's ribcage but misses.
Darren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Veen. That one must have hurt.
Van Veen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darren throws a push kick but Van Veen slaps the foot to one side.
Van Veen counters with a body kick.
Darren wants to clinch.
Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darren moves away.
Donk. Van Veen catches Darren right on the button with a cross.
Van Veen throws an overhand right that lands on Darren's shoulder, as Darren tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Veen avoids a kick to the body.
Darren connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Veen with a jab.
Van Veen throws a push kick but Darren slaps the foot to one side.
Van Veen misses with a hook. Darren ducked under it nicely.
Darren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Veen.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Darren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darren lands a leg kick that knocks Van Veen off balance momentarily.
Van Veen digs a good hook to Darren's body.
Van Veen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Veen circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Van Veen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van Veen throws the left hand but Darren avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Veen.
Darren misses with an uppercut.
Darren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darren manages to avoid it.
Van Veen misses with a low kick as Darren jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Darren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Darren.
Van Veen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren misses with a wild combination.
Darren misses with an uppercut. Van Veen saw that one coming.
Darren misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Veen keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Veen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darren.
Darren slips under a jab from Van Veen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Darren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Veen throws a lazy right hand but Darren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darren slips under a jab from Van Veen.
A punch lands to the side of Van Veen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darren moves into the clinch.
Darren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James Darren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen lands a hook that snaps the head of Darren backwards.
Van Veen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Veen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darren misses with a kick to the body
and Van Veen counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Veen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Veen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Darren.
Van Veen cracks Darren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Veen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Veen tries to land a front kick but Darren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darren is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Veen throws a jab but it's blocked by Darren.
Darren misses with a low kick.
Darren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Veen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Van Veen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darren misses with a looping left.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen.
Van Veen connects with a right hand. Darren shakes it off.
Van Veen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darren tries to counter by clinching up but Van Veen breaks away and moves out of range.
Darren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Van Veen misses
and Darren counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the liver by Darren. Beautiful body shot.
Van Veen throws a jab but it's blocked by Darren.
Van Veen throws a leg kick but Darren moved away.
Darren throws a body punch but Van Veen moves out of range.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darren manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Veen connects with a body shot.
Darren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
Darren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Veen misses with an uppercut. Darren saw that one coming.
Van Veen blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Veen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Darren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darren just misses with a punch to the body.
Darren takes a swing at Van Veen's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Van Veen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Veen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludo Van Veen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Veen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludo Van Veen!
Ludo Van Veen made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James B. Grossweiner (ranked 1131 p4p, 152 weight class) and Dustin Anderson (ranked 1245 p4p, 167 weight class). James B. Grossweiner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dustin Anderson's chin.
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187 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James B. Grossweiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dustin Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson rushes Grossweiner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Grossweiner.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Grossweiner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grossweiner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Grossweiner.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossweiner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A left hand lands to the body for Grossweiner.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossweiner.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossweiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossweiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Grossweiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Anderson 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.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossweiner.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Grossweiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossweiner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Grossweiner.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Grossweiner has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
A hook to the body from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossweiner misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner misses with some punches.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grossweiner backwards.
Grossweiner lands a right hand.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Grossweiner tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
Grossweiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossweiner tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossweiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Grossweiner wants a takedown.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Grossweiner tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Grossweiner is working Anderson over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Grossweiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossweiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossweiner has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Grossweiner tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James B. Grossweiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossweiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Grossweiner is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson rushes Grossweiner and presses him up against the cage.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Grossweiner misses with some punches.
Anderson presses Grossweiner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grossweiner throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grossweiner misses with some punches.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
Grossweiner letting Anderson take a breather here.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Grossweiner.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Grossweiner is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Grossweiner tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grossweiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossweiner can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grossweiner. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Grossweiner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grossweiner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossweiner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Grossweiner blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Grossweiner.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grossweiner backwards.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossweiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossweiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossweiner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson pushes Grossweiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grossweiner controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossweiner misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson gets through Grossweiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grossweiner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson has Grossweiner pushed against the cage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Grossweiner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Grossweiner.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossweiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossweiner blocking some punches.
Grossweiner prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dustin Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grossweiner tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossweiners head.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson tries to work over Grossweiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossweiners head.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grossweiner regains guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Grossweiner looking for a sweep. Not yet Grossweiner, not yet.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grossweiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Grossweiner's legs - danger averted.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Grossweiner is keeping the position.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Grossweiner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Grossweiner is trying to get back to full guard.
Grossweiner actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Grossweiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Grossweiner to get to his feet.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Grossweiner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Grossweiner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson moves forwards but Grossweiner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grossweiner sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Grossweiner avoids it this time.
Grossweiner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Grossweiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grossweiner misses with a body shot
and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Grossweiner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossweiner prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Grossweiner misses with a body punch.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossweiner.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossweiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossweiner throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossweiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A short left from Anderson.
Grossweiner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grossweiner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grossweiner prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Grossweiner misses with some punches.
Grossweiner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossweiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Grossweiner is rocked!
Anderson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Grossweiner's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Grossweiner drops to his knees and Anderson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Anderson!
After the big win, Dustin Anderson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Round Romero (ranked 877 p4p, 137 weight class) and Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 916 p4p, 143 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Round Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswald Cobblepot!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobblepot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot misses the body punch
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero 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.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Cobblepot's head but Cobblepot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobblepot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cobblepot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
Good leg kick by Cobblepot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobblepot.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Romero slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero scores with a jab. Cobblepot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Cobblepot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobblepot thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the strikes.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot works over Romero's head and body with a nice combination.
Cobblepot misses with a two punch combination.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobblepot.
Romero misses with a hook. Cobblepot ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot moves out of range as Romero strikes.
An inside leg kick from Cobblepot misses.
A jab lands there for Romero.
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Romero.
Cobblepot misses with a leg kick.
Romero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a left to the body.
Cobblepot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero moves to clinch but Cobblepot breaks away
and Cobblepot counters with a straight right hand.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobblepot. Cobblepot obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobblepot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobblepot doesn't seem phased though.
Romero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cobblepot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
Cobblepot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobblepot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobblepot as he connects with a hook.
Cobblepot tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobblepot.
Romero wants to clinch up but Cobblepot keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobblepot doesn't seem bothered though.
Romero lands the left hand.
Romero tries to clinch up but Cobblepot circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero misses with a hook.
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!
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
It looked like Romero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobblepot.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobblepot to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobblepot.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Cobblepot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobblepot.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Cobblepot.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobblepot sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cobblepot lands a really nice looking cross but Romero seems unphased.
Cobblepot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a jab to the body
and Cobblepot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romero's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Romero. That's going to slow Cobblepot down.
Cobblepot lands an overhand right.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cobblepot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobblepot throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Cobblepot throws a low kick, looking for Romero's leg but Romero calmly moves out of range.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobblepot in his tracks.
Cobblepot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts.
Cobblepot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Cobblepot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobblepot. Cobblepot obviously looking to wear him down.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobblepot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Romero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Cobblepot and move into the clinch.
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Cobblepot avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobblepot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Cobblepot can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobblepot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobblepot prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Cobblepot.
Romero prevents a body shot from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobblepot lands a shoulder strike.
Cobblepot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobblepot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobblepot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Cobblepot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobblepot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobblepot tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Cobblepot back against the cage.
Cobblepot lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot misses with some punches.
Romero lands a nice elbow.
Cobblepot blocks an uppercut.
Cobblepot misses with a knee strike.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Romero working aggressively here.
Cobblepot is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Cobblepot is working Romero over against the cage.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cobblepot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero is leaning against Cobblepot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobblepot is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobblepot.
Romero throws a leg kick but Cobblepot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Romero is looking to clinch but Cobblepot is avoiding it.
Romero backing away here, and Cobblepot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romero throws a series of punches but Cobblepot avoids them all with ease.
Cobblepot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero tries to clinch up but Cobblepot circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Cobblepot moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Romero.
Cobblepot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Romero avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
It looked like Romero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobblepot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobblepot cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
A lazy left from Cobblepot finds it's target.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobblepot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobblepot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobblepot's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobblepot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot lands a nice shot to the body.
Third Round Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Cobblepot moves away and avoids it.
Romero throws a hook but Cobblepot avoids it easily.
Cobblepot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Romero.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
As Cobblepot tries to get set, Romero tries to push him back and clinch up but Cobblepot manages to avoid the attempt.
Cobblepot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Cobblepot misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot flicks out a counter leg kick but Romero steps away.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot slips under a jab.
Romero cracks Cobblepot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romero catches Cobblepot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobblepot throws out a powerful jab.
Cobblepot connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero throws the kick towards the body but Cobblepot avoids it.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobblepot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Romero misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero connects with the punch.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobblepot scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Cobblepot connects with a body shot.
Romero tries to clinch there but Cobblepot circles away.
Romero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobblepot.
Romero backing away here, and Cobblepot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Romero misses with a hook
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cobblepot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Third Round Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aaron ThaiGuy nerfed Larry "The Butcher" Shreve!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Lewandowski (ranked 373 p4p, 53 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1089 p4p, 144 weight class). Kansleri has chosen U.D.O. - Heart of Gold as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dawid Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Lewandowski.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Lewandowski throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kansleri connects with a high kick.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewandowski.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
and Lewandowski counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Lewandowski moves out of range.
Kansleri misses with a combination
and Lewandowski counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a body kick that stops Kansleri in his tracks momentarily.
Lewandowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Kansleri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lewandowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansleri.
Lewandowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Lewandowski lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri looks to throw a body kick
and Lewandowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rauta Kansleri has been cut.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lewandowski.
Kansleri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped Lewandowski's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lewandowski.
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!
Kansleri slips a straight right by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lewandowski duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lewandowski slips a jab and a cross from Kansleri.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri looks to land a combination. Lewandowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lewandowski drops his hands momentarily and Kansleri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Lewandowski.
Kansleri throws a fast counter high kick but Lewandowski manages to duck under it in time.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewandowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lewandowski. Those never looked like landing.
Kansleri moves out of range as Lewandowski strikes.
Good shot there by Kansleri.
Lewandowski misses with a looping right.
Kansleri throws out a counter right but Lewandowski avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri misses with a hook to the body
and Lewandowski counters with a leg kick.
Lewandowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansleri is out of range and Lewandowski settles back down.
Lewandowski misses with a hook
and Kansleri counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Lewandowski is out of range.
Kansleri throws a wild body kick that Lewandowski sees coming a mile off.
Lewandowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
Lewandowski throws an off balance right hand
and Kansleri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Kansleri lands.
Lewandowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lewandowski avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski thows a leg kick but Kansleri checks it
and Kansleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lewandowski misses with a hook
and Kansleri counters with a huge head kick that drops Lewandowski! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 754 p4p, 92 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 579 p4p, 69 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Pretender. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noam Nystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nystrom misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Nystrom looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Nystrom misses with a wild body shot.
Nystrom moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Lee 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.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
We've been told by Nystrom's head coaches at The Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nystrom throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Nystrom.
Nystrom blocks a head kick by Lee.
Nystrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom is looking to clinch.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Nystrom.
Nystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Nystrom controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Lee.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Lee is leaning against Nystrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nystrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee slips a straight right by Nystrom.
Lee misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Nystrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nystrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nystrom's knee momentarily.
Nystrom throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee throws a leg kick but Nystrom moved away.
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nystroms head.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Nystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nystrom.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Nystrom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nystrom tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a flying knee that drops Nystrom!
Nystrom is rocked!
Nystrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Nystrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nystrom is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nystrom is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nystrom is looking to escape.
Nystrom seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws some wild stikes that Nystrom manages to avoid easily.
Nystrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nystrom is on top in guard.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lee is tightening it up a little... Nystrom has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nystrom reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nystrom taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Morrison Lee!
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Noam Nystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Sklemin (ranked 355 p4p, 50 weight class) and Jorge Morueco (ranked 771 p4p, 106 weight class). Morueco is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Pretender. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sklemin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Morueco!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morueco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sklemin darts in trying to clinch
letting Morueco counter with a right hand.
Sklemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morueco instigates a clinch.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Morueco.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morueco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morueco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morueco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morueco jumps into guard, dragging Sklemin to the mat.
Morueco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sklemin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sklemin controlling from the top position.
Sklemin gets to his feet - Morueco follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morueco shoots in for a double leg but Sklemin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sklemin lands a nice hook to Morueco's body. Morueco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morueco gets tackled into the cage by Sklemin. Sklemin maintains the clinch.
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
Sklemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morueco moves into range and clinches up with Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a body punch.
A short right from Morueco on the inside.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Morueco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morueco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sklemin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sklemin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morueco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morueco lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Morueco.
Morueco is trying to pull guard but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morueco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Morueco.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morueco backwards.
Sklemin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morueco drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morueco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sklemin uses it to pass to side control.
Morueco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sklemin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morueco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morueco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sklemin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sklemin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Morueco is looking to get back to full guard here but Sklemin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Morueco tries to buck Sklemin off but Sklemin is having none of it.
Sklemin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morueco's legs.
Morueco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sklemin off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Morueco's arms.
Morueco is persistently looking for the submission but Sklemin is defending it well.
Morueco working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sklemin wants to control his opponent's hands but Morueco gets his hands free.
Sklemin showing good submission defense here.
Morueco gets his hands free as Sklemin looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morueco is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sklemin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morueco looking to break Sklemin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sklemin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morueco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sklemin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sklemin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Morueco looking for the choke from the back.
Sklemin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sklemin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morueco working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sklemin showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Morueco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morueco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morueco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morueco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sklemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morueco.
Morueco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morueco digs a good hook to Sklemin's body.
Sklemin has managed to clinch.
Sklemin breaks the clinch.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Morueco is out of range.
A big left from Morueco misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Morueco is out of range.
Sklemin misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sklemin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin gets tackled into the cage by Morueco. Morueco maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morueco lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Sklemin.
A knee to the head by Sklemin.
Morueco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sklemin misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morueco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sklemin's brow.
Morueco lands a nice knee to the body.
Morueco lands a nice uppercut.
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morueco dips to his left and cracks Sklemin with an uppercut!
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin lands with a good body shot.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin tries to clinch up.
Sklemin tries to clinch there but Morueco circles away.
Morueco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sklemin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morueco counters by clinching up.
Sklemin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morueco tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sklemin is pushing Morueco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Our sources have told us that Sklemin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Morueco tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Morueco back against the cage.
Sklemin tries to throw a body punch but Morueco avoids it by throwing Sklemin back against the cage.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Morueco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morueco blocks an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Morueco tries to pull guard but Sklemin holds him up against the cage and eventually Morueco drops back down to his feet.
Sklemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sklemin lands an elbow just above Morueco 's eye.
It looks like Jorge Morueco has been cut.
Sklemin can't find room to land a body shot as Morueco controls the action.
Morueco blocks the elbow strike.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sklemin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morueco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Morueco.
Sklemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Morueco.
Sklemin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morueco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morueco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sklemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sklemin darts in and clinches Morueco up against the cage.
Sklemin pushes Morueco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sergey Sklemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sklemin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morueco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sklemin on the inside.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morueco trying to land knees to the body.
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morueco.
The crowd cheers as Sklemin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morueco doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Sklemin sets himself, and Morueco steps forward looking for the clinch! Sklemin avoids it this time.
Sklemin lands a nice shot that snaps Morueco's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morueco slips a jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin backing away here, and Morueco unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sklemin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sklemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Sklemin as he connects with a hook.
Sklemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Morueco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sklemin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morueco misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Morueco keeps it at a distance.
Sklemin tries to clinch up.
Sklemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sklemin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Morueco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sklemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morueco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sergey Sklemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sklemin defending well as Morueco loads up on a big left hand.
Sklemin scores with a jab. Morueco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sklemin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morueco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Morueco ducks down to avoid it.
Morueco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morueco moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morueco. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sklemin wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Morueco moves out of range.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Morueco keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morueco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Morueco.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Sklemin lands a shot to the body.
Morueco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head.
Morueco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sklemin blocks it with crossed arms.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow.
Morueco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin blocks the elbow strike.
Sklemin struggles to land a body shot inside as Morueco controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morueco.
Morueco is trying to pull guard but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Morueco.
Morueco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morueco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morueco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morueco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sklemin sizes up Morueco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morueco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Morueco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sklemin misses with a two punch combination.
Morueco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sklemin throws a body punch but Morueco moves out of range.
Sklemin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sklemin clinches up against the cage.
Morueco lands an uppercut.
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
Sklemin cracks a nice hook into Morueco's ribs.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Morueco.
Morueco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morueco wants to counter the offense by Sklemin and move into the clinch position.
Sklemin is looking to clinch but Morueco is avoiding it.
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Morueco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sklemin.
Morueco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Morueco fails with a takedown attempt.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Morueco ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin throws a nice looking combination but Morueco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Sklemin.
Sklemin misses the jab.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Morueco keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sklemin punishes Morueco's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morueco.
Morueco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Morueco is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Morueco.
Morueco misses with a body punch.
Morueco misses with a punch to the body.
Sklemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morueco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Morueco has Sklemin pressed against the cage, preventing Sklemin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Morueco backwards.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sklemin.
Morueco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sklemin's defenses.
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Sklemin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sklemin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Sklemin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 904 p4p, 139 weight class) and Reuben Kincaid (ranked 739 p4p, 116 weight class). Kincaid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by REM - Orange Crush. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reuben Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar Chavez connects with a jab.
Cesar Chavez lands with a cross.
Kincaid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cesar Chavez .
Don Julio Cesar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kincaid.
Cesar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Kincaid's shoulder, as Kincaid tries to avoid the shot.
Cesar Chavez throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kincaid counter with a right hand.
Cesar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Cesar Chavez misses.
Kincaid feints a counter leg kick.
Cesar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kincaid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kincaid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cesar Chavez . Kincaid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kincaid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cesar Chavez defending well as Kincaid loads up on a big left hand.
Kincaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cesar Chavez .
Nice uppercut lands for Cesar Chavez . That snapped Kincaid's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Cesar Chavez finds it's target.
Kincaid throws a head kick but Cesar Chavez moves out of range.
Kincaid throws a jab when Cesar Chavez was well out of range.
Cesar Chavez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kincaid back to the cage. Cesar Chavez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cesar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cesar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kincaid.
The fighters circling - Cesar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Cesar Chavez coming out on top.
Cesar Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Kincaid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cesar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Kincaid saw that one coming.
Cesar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Kincaid moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Kincaid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cesar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Kincaid moved out of range nicely.
Kincaid steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Cesar Chavez .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cesar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez connects with the punch.
Kincaid misses the shot to the body.
Kincaid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cesar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Cesar Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kincaid is out of range and Cesar Chavez settles back down.
Cesar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kincaid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cesar Chavez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kincaid looks for the body kick but Cesar Chavez saw that one coming.
Kincaid misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Cesar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cesar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cesar Chavez throws a body punch but Kincaid moves out of range.
Kincaid follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cesar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Cesar Chavez .
Nice defenses there by Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Cesar Chavez . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cesar Chavez .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kincaid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kincaid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cesar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Kincaid's head but Kincaid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cesar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Kincaid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cesar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kincaid throws the left hand but Cesar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cesar Chavez .
Kincaid defending well as Cesar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Kincaid unleashes a big counter combination but Cesar Chavez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Cesar Chavez misses its intended target.
Cesar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Cesar Chavez misses.
Cesar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kincaid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cesar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Kincaid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cesar Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cesar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cesar Chavez misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Cesar Chavez .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cesar Chavez throws a right hand that Kincaid ducks under and follows up with a left that Kincaid also avoids with ease.
Kincaid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cesar Chavez .
Kincaid slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Kincaid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kincaid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cesar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cesar Chavez throws a one two combo.
Cesar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Cesar Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kincaid at a distance.
Cesar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cesar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Kincaid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cesar Chavez moves out of range as Kincaid strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kincaid throws a body kick that misses.
Kincaid throws a body shot but no joy.
Cesar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kincaid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cesar Chavez misses with a double jab
and Kincaid counters with a three punch combo that has Cesar Chavez backing up. Cesar Chavez nods at Kincaid to acknowledge the strikes.
Cesar Chavez looks to land a body kick but Kincaid moved away.
Kincaid looks to land a right hand but Cesar Chavez moved out of range.
Cesar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kincaid can do to turn this around?
Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kincaid! But no joy.
Cesar Chavez misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid moves out of range of the strikes.
Kincaid misses with a straight left.
Cesar Chavez misses with a left hand
enabling Kincaid to counter with a crisp jab.
Kincaid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cesar Chavez .
Kincaid drops his shoulder and cracks Cesar Chavez with a huge uppercut! Cesar Chavez goes down! Can Kincaid finish him?
Cesar Chavez is rocked!
Kincaid decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oh Cesar Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kincaid moves out of range as Cesar Chavez strikes.
A nice combination there by Cesar Chavez .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cesar Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez seems to have got his legs back now.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Kincaid ducks under a wild hook from Cesar Chavez .
Kincaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cesar Chavez .
Kincaid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cesar Chavez throws out the jab.
Cesar Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cesar Chavez misses the jab.
Kincaid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cesar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Kincaid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kincaid misses with a right hand
and Cesar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid misses the shot to the body.
Cesar Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Kincaid scores with a hook to the body. Cesar Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kincaid catches Cesar Chavez napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cesar Chavez to the canvas!
Cesar Chavez looking for a guillotine here but Kincaid defends easily.
Kincaid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cesar Chavez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kincaid has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cesar Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincaid pulls his head out easily.
Kincaid is controlling the pace.
Cesar Chavez tries to get to full guard but Kincaid has control of the leg.
Kincaid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Cesar Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincaid pulls his head out easily.
Kincaid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cesar Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Kincaid has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reuben Kincaid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cesar Chavez misses with a hook
and Kincaid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Cesar Chavez does no damage.
Cesar Chavez connects with a jab.
Kincaid misses with a looping right.
Kincaid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cesar Chavez if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab-cross combination lands for Kincaid and sends Cesar Chavez crashing to the mat! Kincaid follows him down to the mat - Cesar Chavez regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cesar Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincaid pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Kincaid is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kincaid gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cesar Chavez motions for Kincaid to come forward. Cesar Chavez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Kincaid responds with a good body kick, but Cesar Chavez manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cesar Chavez does it's job there.
Cesar Chavez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cesar Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kincaid circles away quickly and effectively.
Kincaid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cesar Chavez misses with a double jab
and Kincaid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cesar Chavez 's knee momentarily.
Kincaid lands a big shot that drops Cesar Chavez ! Can he finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kincaid sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kincaid chips away with some ground and pound.
Kincaid stays in close to Cesar Chavez 's body and controls the position.
Cesar Chavez working for a triangle but Kincaid defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid won't allow Cesar Chavez to sweep him here.
Cesar Chavez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kincaid defends well.
Kincaid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kincaid advances position into side control!
Cesar Chavez is trying to get back to half guard.
Kincaid taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cesar Chavez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cesar Chavez tries to bench press Kincaid off him but Kincaid keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kincaid scoring with punches and elbows.
Kincaid happy to just control the position for now.
Cesar Chavez tries to buck Kincaid off but Kincaid is having none of it.
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.
Kincaid remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kincaid stands up.
A big right from Kincaid misses.
Cesar Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kincaid misses with a leg kick
and Cesar Chavez counters with a one-two to the body.
Cesar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reuben Kincaid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kincaid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reuben Kincaid!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Reuben Kincaid made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 76 p4p, 8 weight class) and Ricardo Castillo (ranked 383 p4p, 45 weight class). Frankels comes to the cage accompanied by Dawn....Summer Solstice... . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo gets a clinch.
Castillo blocks an uppercut.
Frankels can't get the takedown.
Frankels swings wildly with an uppercut but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castillo.
Castillo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frankels's face.
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo dodges an elbow strike from Frankels.
Frankels tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Frankels back against the cage.
Frankels takes an elbow to the forehead.
Castillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frankels backwards.
Castillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castillo lands a good knee to the midsection. Frankels won't want to take too many of those.
Castillo misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castillo throws an elbow but misses.
Frankels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillo tries to land a knee to the head but Frankels blocks with his arms.
Castillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frankels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castillo lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Frankels.
Castillo's coach down at Montreal Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Castillo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Frankels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the head but Frankels blocks with his arms.
Castillo lands an uppercut.
Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Frankels controls his hands.
Frankels blocks a body shot from Castillo.
Frankels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frankels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castillo's elbow.
Frankels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frankels avoids it.
Frankels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frankels.
Castillo swings for the body but Frankels moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frankels.
Frankels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throws out a leg kick but Frankels moves out of range and Castillo only half commits.
Frankels is looking to counter punch.
Castillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frankels.
Castillo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frankels misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frankels. Frankels obviously looking to wear him down.
Frankels throws a jab when Castillo was well out of range.
Castillo throws a front kick that sends Frankels stumbling back into the cage.
Frankels drives through and clinches with Castillo against the cage.
Frankels misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castillo.
Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castillo.
Frankels lands a left hand.
Frankels digs a right hand underneath Castillo's ribcage. Castillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castillo prevents a body shot from Frankels.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frankels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels blocks a body shot from Castillo.
A short right from Frankels on the inside.
Frankels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Frankels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Frankels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frankels misses with a punch to the body.
Frankels is working Castillo over against the cage.
Frankels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frankels tries a body shot but Castillo blocks it.
Frankels is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Frankels.
Frankels struggles to land a body shot inside as Castillo controls his hands.
Frankels has a couple of punches blocked by Castillo.
Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
Frankels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castillo's elbow.
Frankels misses with a body punch.
Frankels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castillo lands with a left to the head.
Castillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frankels swings wildly with an uppercut but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankels blocks an elbow strike from Castillo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Castillo misses with a body punch.
Frankels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frankels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castillo tries to work over Frankels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frankels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frankels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frankels misses with the head strike.
Castillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankelss head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Castillo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels'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.
Castillo misses the shot to the body.
Castillo thows a leg kick but Frankels checks it
and Frankels counters with a good low kick that Castillo was not able to check.
Castillo misses with a leg kick.
Frankels tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castillo defends well and Frankels ends up having to push Castillo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frankels tries a head kick but it misses.
Frankels throws a sloppy head kick
and Castillo counters with a nice leg kick.
Frankels avoids the body shot from Castillo.
Frankels moves away from the strike by Castillo.
Frankels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Frankels connects with a right hand. Castillo shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo throws a sloppy head kick and Frankels moves out of range easily.
Castillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frankels throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Frankels misses
and Castillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castillo is looking for the big counter here.
Castillo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ricardo Castillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillo takes a swing at Frankels's ribcage but misses.
Frankels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castillo throws a head kick but Frankels moves out of range.
Castillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frankels throws a quick counter head kick but Castillo was just out of range.
Castillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Frankels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castillo.
A swing and a miss from Frankels.
Frankels checks a low kick from Castillo.
Frankels misses with an uppercut
letting Castillo counter with a right hand.
Castillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frankels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Castillo.
Castillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frankels fakes the leg kick and cracks Castillo in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frankels loads up on a big right hand but Castillo slips the punch.
Frankels scores with a punch to the head.
Rocket Bob Frankels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankels throws a poor cross that misses
and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frankels.
Frankels jabs Castillo right on the nose. Castillo blinks but takes it well.
Castillo throws a sloppy head kick and Frankels moves out of range easily.
Frankels appears to be looking for a big counter.
A cross from Frankels lands.
Frankels misses with a wild body shot.
Frankels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castillo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ricardo Castillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frankels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frankels can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo lands an elbow just above Frankels 's eye.
Jeez, Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocket Bob Frankels's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Castillo!
Ricardo Castillo is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ricardo Castillo 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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