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OFC 332: Lafayette vs Venom II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nino Brown (ranked 1942 p4p, 96 weight class) and Kame Sennin (ranked 4479 p4p, 210 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Yer Killin' Me- Remo Drive blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kame Sennin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Sennin.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sennin. Brown shrugs it off though.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Sennin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Sennin avoids the body shot from Brown.
Sennin throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sennin.
No joy there for Sennin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sennin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sennin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Sennin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sennin looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sennin lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Sennin scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Sennin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Sennin throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick from Sennin lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Sennin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sennin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sennin sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sennin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is thwarting Sennin's attempts to control the position.
Sennin gets full guard.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Sennin keeps moving.
Sennin is trying to keep Brown in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sennin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Sennin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sennin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Sennin's brow.
Brown postures up in Sennin's guard and throws a big left but Sennin blocks it.
Sennin looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sennin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sennin wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Sennin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown slips a straight right by Sennin.
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sennin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kame Sennin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sennin keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown jabs Sennin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sennin lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sennin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sennin on his heels. He'll look to pass Sennin's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown stops Sennin from standing up.
Sennin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown won't allow Sennin to sweep him here.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sennin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sennin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kame Sennin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sennin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sennin avoids the body shot from Brown.
Sennin avoids the body shot from Brown.
Danga de danga de dang - Sennin scores with a four punch combination!
Sennin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Sennin.
Sennin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Sennin 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.
Brown throws a body punch but Sennin moves out of range.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Sennin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sennin avoids it really well and circles away.
Sennin shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Sennin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sennin tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sennin looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sennin.
Sennin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Sennin.
Brown is looking to wear down Sennin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Sennin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sennin tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Sennin is just out of range.
Sennin misses the jab.
Sennin lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Sennin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sennin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sennin throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown lands a body shot.
Sennin lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Kame Sennin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a body punch but Sennin moves out of range.
Sennin misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sennin sprawls and moves away.
Sennin tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sennin stuffs the takedown.
Sennin swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Sennin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sennin gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Sennin manages to retain guard.
Sennin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown cracks Sennin with a solid left hand.
Brown trying to control but Sennin is working from the bottom.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Sennin blocks nicely.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sennin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Sennin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Sennin!
Sennin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sennin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sennin digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown blocks a body shot from Sennin.
Sennin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Sennin back against the cage.
Sennin misses with a body punch.
Sennin misses with the head strike.
Sennin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sennin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sennin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sennin.
Sennin misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kame Sennin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sennin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sennin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sennin fails to land.
Sennin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Sennin throws a head punch that misses.
Sennin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sennin throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sennin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sennin has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sennin struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Sennin has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sennin misses with some punches.
Sennin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sennin lands a shot to the body.
Sennin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sennin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sennin.
Sennin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sennin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sennin swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sennin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Sennin misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sennin struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Sennin misses with the head strike.
Sennin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sennin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sennin misses with a body punch.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Sennin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Sennin misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sennin throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Sennin trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sennin into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sennin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Sennin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Sennin back against the cage.
Sennin tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sennin throws a head punch that misses.
Sennin misses with some punches.
Sennin gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Sennin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sennin.
A head punch on the inside from Sennin fails to land.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sennin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sennin has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Nino Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sennin tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sennin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sennin scores with a shoulder strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is trying to drag Sennin to the mat but Sennin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kame Sennin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sennin 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kame Sennin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Doyle (ranked 2135 p4p, 213 weight class) and Yuri Sorokov (ranked 2932 p4p, 272 weight class). Jimmy Doyle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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146 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuri Sorokov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doyle counters with a right hand to the body.
Doyle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sorokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sorokov scores with a sloppy right hand. Doyle should have avoided that one.
Sorokov shoots and misses
and Doyle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sorokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sorokov scores with a punch to the head.
Sorokov scores with a nice strike.
Doyle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sorokov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Doyle has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov throwing strikes but missing.
Sorokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doyle trying to control the position.
Sorokov throws a strike but Doyle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sorokov wants to sweep here but Doyle controlling him for the moment.
Sorokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sorokov wants to improve his position but instead Doyle has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Sorokov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sorokov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorokov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sorokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Doyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Doyle works over Sorokov with some ground and pound from guard.
Sorokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sorokov is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sorokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doyle manages to get himself to full guard.
Doyle trying to keep a closed guard but Sorokov is proving a slippery customer.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Sorokov from controlling successfully.
Sorokov stopping the sweep attempt from Doyle.
Sorokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sorokov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doyle has Sorokov pulled in close to control his posture.
Doyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Doyle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sorokov wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorokov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sorokov works Doyle's body with a nice hook.
Doyle throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sorokov misses with a body shot
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sorokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Doyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorokov dips to his left and cracks Doyle with an uppercut!
Sorokov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sorokov is rocked!
Doyle lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Sorokov head around and knocks him out cold! Doyle hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Doyle!
Our winner, Jimmy Doyle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 4482 p4p, 463 weight class) and Greg Garrison (ranked 4820 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy throws a one two combo.
Garrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viceroy throws a body kick that misses.
Garrison misses with a head kick.
Viceroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrison.
Viceroy lands a lovely overhand right.
Garrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garrison with a hook.
Viceroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrison takes one to the chin there.
Viceroy throws a low kick but Garrison moves out of range easily.
Garrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viceroy lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viceroy blocks a head kick by Garrison.
Garrison blocks a head kick by Viceroy.
Viceroy looks to land a combination but Garrison avoids it well.
Viceroy throws a sloppy head kick and Garrison moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Viceroy misses
and Garrison counters with a one-two to the body.
Viceroy misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Garrison connects with a body shot.
Viceroy misses with an uppercut
and Garrison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Viceroy is breathing heavily.
Viceroy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garrison is out of range and Viceroy settles back down.
Viceroy thuds his right hand into Garrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viceroy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garrison clinches up with Viceroy and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viceroy walks into a stiff left hand from Garrison.
Garrison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viceroy's hands.
Viceroy scores with a sloppy right hand. Garrison should have avoided that one.
Viceroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Garrison connects with a jab.
Viceroy throws the kick towards the body but Garrison avoids it.
Garrison drops Viceroy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Viceroy looks back up at him and smiles so Garrison waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Viceroy is rocked!
Viceroy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy staying out of range there.
Garrison jabs Viceroy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viceroy misses with a straight left.
Viceroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrison.
Garrison lands a big uppercut and Viceroy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Viceroy looks OK. Garrison waves Viceroy back to his feet!
Viceroy looks to land a combination but Garrison avoids it well.
A big left from Viceroy misses.
A little jabbing left from Garrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garrison plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Viceroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viceroy seems to have got his legs back now.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garrison.
Garrison lands a big uppercut and Viceroy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Viceroy looks OK. Garrison waves Viceroy back to his feet!
Garrison closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Viceroy out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Garrison!
During a confident post fight interview, Greg Garrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 1262 p4p, 140 weight class) and Head Coach (ranked 1869 p4p, 208 weight class). Del Bosque comes to the cage accompanied by Mimosa - Drippin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 3, fighting out of London, Head Coach!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Bosque throws a hook but Coach blocks it.
Del Bosque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Del Bosque connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coach scrambles back to his feet.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut. Coach saw that one coming.
Del Bosque needs to keep his hands up - Coach had a free shot at his head there.
Del Bosque lunges at Coach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coach's hand.
Del Bosque fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coach to the ground. Del Bosque is now in Coach's guard.
Coach working a defensive guard here.
Del Bosque slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Del Bosque advances position into side control!
Coach struggling a bit here.
Del Bosque is trying to move to mount but Coach reverses beautifully and ends up in Del Bosque's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque has his feet on Coach's thighs here. He's pushed Coach off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Coach screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Severo Del Bosque!
An out of breath Severo Del Bosque thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 1036 p4p, 113 weight class) and Jack Wilder (ranked 1593 p4p, 177 weight class). Alexandr Kuznetsov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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167 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilder.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder stalks Kuznetsov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuznetsov's face. Kuznetsov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder gets a clinch.
Wilder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Kuznetsov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder lands with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilder will feel that in the morning.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Wilder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Wilder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
Wilder being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
Kuznetsov stalling the fight.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Wilder is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Wilder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilder blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Kuznetsov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Wilder lands with a light punch inside.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jack Wilder has been cut.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov working Wilder over with knees to the body.
Wilder looks winded!
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stalling.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov working Wilder over with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Wilder is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Wilder 's eye.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Wilder is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Wilder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilder misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Kuznetsov cracks Wilder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Wilder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilder as he connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Wilder tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov is wise to it.
Wilder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Wilder settles back down.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov rushes Wilder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov keeps control of Wilder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilder takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Wilder shakes it off.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilder's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilder is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Wilder.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilder blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov is working Wilder over against the cage.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Wilder tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov.
Wilder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head.
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov rushes Wilder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wilder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Wilder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilder misses with a body kick.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilder.
Wilder blocks the body kick.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilder digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilder is rocked!
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilder seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilder's calf.
Kuznetsov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
Wilder moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Wilder.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Wilder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Bateman (ranked 2068 p4p, 277 weight class) and John Dillinger (ranked 1884 p4p, 251 weight class). Dillinger has chosen Listen!! as his entrance music. Paddy Bateman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bateman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bateman shoots in and gets a takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger striking from the bottom.
Bateman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillinger is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bateman preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Bateman trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillinger is retaining full guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Dillinger being controlled here, momentarily.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Dillinger moved out of range nicely.
Bateman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Dillinger saw that one coming.
Bateman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dillinger prevents Bateman from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dillinger is looking to reverse the position.
Dillinger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bateman staying busy and making it hard for Dillinger to control.
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!
Dillinger is landing with strikes. Bateman can't take much more of this.
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Even with his hooks in, Dillinger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bateman is keeping busy.
Dillinger biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Dillinger wants to control the position but Bateman frees himself and scrambles - Dillinger manages to regain control in side control.
Dillinger looking to control but instead Bateman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dillinger is pressing down on Bateman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bateman is holding on for now.
Dillinger is still trying to improve position.
Bateman is looking for a sweep. Dillinger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bateman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bateman moves into full guard.
Dillinger with a nice head shot there.
Bateman controls Dillinger momentarily but Dillinger frees himself.
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger stays in close to Bateman's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paddy Bateman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dillinger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donk. Bateman catches Dillinger right on the button with a cross.
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bateman misses with a double jab
and Dillinger counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman misses the jab.
Bateman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dillinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Paddy Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bateman wants to pass to mount but Dillinger is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman is working for a kimura but Dillinger is defending it quite comfortably.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman is trying to work for a kimura but Dillinger is defending well.
Bateman wants to free his trapped foot but Dillinger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dillinger is looking to improve his position.
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bateman seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillinger is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman controlling the action here.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
Bateman seems to be working for a kimura but Dillinger defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Dillinger is working away.
Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dillinger is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
Bateman works his way into side control.
Bateman tries to move to mount but Dillinger blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillinger tries to bench press Bateman off him but Bateman keeps the position.
Bateman trying to control the action but Dillinger is working from the bottom.
Dillinger tries to improve position but can't.
Dillinger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bateman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillinger wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dillinger tests Bateman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Dillinger slips the punch.
A combination from Dillinger does no damage.
Dillinger clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Bateman misses.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the head.
Bateman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillinger is fending him off so far but Bateman persists. Nope, Dillinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Bateman blocks a jab.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillinger throws out a counter right but Bateman avoids it with no problem.
Bateman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillinger counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a solid leg kick but Bateman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillinger.
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dillinger thumps Bateman with a low kick.
Bateman lands a nice looking body shot.
Bateman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bateman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bateman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Dillinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bateman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dillinger sprawls and moves away.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dillinger to the mat! Dillinger manages to get full guard.
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!
Dillinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Bateman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman won't allow Dillinger to sweep him here.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillinger stuffs the takedown.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
Bateman throws a hook but Dillinger blocks it.
Dillinger clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Bateman blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bateman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Dillinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bateman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Bateman.
Bateman tries to counter with a takedown but Dillinger is quick to defend against it.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Dillinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bateman throws out the jab.
John Dillinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman throws a series of strikes that have Dillinger backpedaling.
Dillinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillinger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Bateman coming out on top.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillinger's waist but Dillinger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillinger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bateman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bateman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Dillinger should have avoided that one.
Bateman goes for a double leg but Dillinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dillinger continues to drive forward.
Bateman misses with a hook. Dillinger ducked under it nicely.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Dillinger ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillinger wants to slow Bateman down by chopping away at his legs.
Dillinger motions for Bateman to come forward. Dillinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger throws a hook but Bateman avoids it easily.
Paddy Bateman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillinger catches Bateman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
An out of breath Paddy Bateman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soul Jah (ranked 443 p4p, 55 weight class) and Poro Peukalo (ranked 651 p4p, 84 weight class). Jah comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. 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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33
250 lbs
26 - 5 - 0 |
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27
262 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soul Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poro Peukalo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah's corner calls for a 1-2. Jah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jah just misses with a punch to the body.
Peukalo forces Jah back against the cage and clinches.
Peukalo avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Peukalo working aggressively here.
Peukalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peukalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peukalo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peukalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peukalo managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Peukalo lands an elbow inside that Jah shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peukalo stalling in the clinch.
Jah lands a knee to the head.
Peukalo misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Peukalo.
Jah tries a knee to the head but Peukalo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peukalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peukalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peukalo avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jah.
Jah blocks an elbow strike.
Peukalo misses with an elbow strike.
Peukalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Soul Jah has been cut.
The referee calls for Peukalo to work.
Peukalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jah backwards.
Jah misses with a knee strike.
Peukalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jah controls his hands.
Peukalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jah lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo can't find room to land a body shot as Jah controls the action.
Peukalo lands a body shot.
Jah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peukalo is keeping busy.
Peukalo is trying to break the clinch but Jah has him pressed against the cage.
Peukalo has Jah pressed against the cage, preventing Jah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jah.
Peukalo stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jah.
Jah blocks a body shot from Peukalo.
Peukalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Peukalo managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Peukalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jahs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peukalo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peukalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Peukalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jah won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peukalo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peukalo.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Peukalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peukalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jah circles away quickly and effectively.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Peukalo.
Jah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peukalo misses with a few strikes there.
Peukalo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jah dodges the punch combination from Peukalo.
Peukalo lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peukalo throws a hook but Jah blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peukalo misses with a double jab
and Jah counters with a nice body kick.
Jah staying out of range there.
Jah swings for the body but Peukalo moves out of range.
Peukalo misses with a two punch combination.
Jah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peukalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peukalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jah, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jah.
Jah blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poro Peukalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Jah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Peukalo looks to land a combination but Jah avoids it well.
Peukalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Peukalo loads up on a big right hand but Jah slips the punch.
Poro Peukalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peukalo swinging wildly here.
Peukalo forces Jah back against the cage and clinches.
Jah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peukalo takes a shot to the head.
Jah holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peukalo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Peukalo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jah tries a knee to the head but Peukalo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah tries to break the clinch but Peukalo is controlling the position.
Peukalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peukalo avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Jah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peukalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peukalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jah backwards.
Peukalo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Peukalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jah swings wildly with an uppercut but Peukalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peukalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peukalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jah tries to break the clinch but Peukalo is controlling the position.
Peukalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peukalo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Peukalo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jah blocks the elbow strike.
Jah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Poro Peukalo has been cut.
Jah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo scores with a jab. Jah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jah misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Peukalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Jah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peukalo scores with a punch to the head.
Peukalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peukalo throws a nice looking combination but Jah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peukalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Peukalo can't find room to land a body shot as Jah controls the action.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peukalo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jah breaks from the clinch.
Peukalo is looking to clinch.
Peukalo gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peukalo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Peukalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peukalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peukalo throws an elbow but misses.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Peukalo blocks with his arms.
Jah is looking to break free of the clinch but Peukalo has double underhooks.
Jah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Jah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poro Peukalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peukalo misses with a looping right.
Jah is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peukalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peukalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peukalo throws a good cross that connects.
Poro Peukalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peukalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Peukalo.
Peukalo throws a series of punches but Jah avoids them all with ease.
Peukalo ducks right into an uppercut from Jah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jah cracks Peukalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Peukalo lands a jab-cross combination.
Jah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peukalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jah.
Peukalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Peukalo misses with a looping right.
Peukalo cracks Jah with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jah looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Peukalo finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peukalo is pawing at Jah, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Jah's nose. Jah is badly hurt! Peukalo pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Jah tries desperately to hold on but Peukalo is relentless in his assault! As Jah receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Peukalo away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poro Peukalo!
Soul Jah was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 782 p4p, 94 weight class) and Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 1003 p4p, 119 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Manu Chao - Mr. Bobby. Fakiiri has chosen Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakki Fakiiri!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fakiiri just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlack.
Fakiiri has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Black jumps guard.
Black is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fakiiri presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Fakiiri blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Black trying to control the position but Fakiiri is working away.
Black looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fakiiri is avoiding damage well.
We've been hearing that Black has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fakiiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Black throws a strike aimed at the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Check out the look on Black's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fakiiri is not content to let Black control the position.
Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fakiiri is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a decent elbow from side control.
Black throws a strike aimed at the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Fakiiri gets back to half guard.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fakiiri keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black thows a huge punch but Fakiiri dodges it nicely.
Fakiiri has his hands clasped together around Black's back. He's all about the action.
Black trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri is concentrating on defense, preventing Black from advancing position.
Black thows a huge punch but Fakiiri dodges it nicely.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black is taking a breather. Fakiiri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fakiiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fakiiri is not content to let Black control the position.
Black looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fakiiri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri is doing well to control the position and prevent Black from advancing to side control.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black working Fakiiri over with strikes.
Fakiiri is trying to get back to full guard.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fakiiri trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black passes to full mount!
Fakiiri is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Black working over Fakiiri with some ground and pound. Fakiiri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fakiiri is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fakiiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Fakiiri wants to sweep but Black has passed to side control!
Black scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Fakiiri wants to control but Black postures up.
Matt Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black taking a breather here.
Fakiiri is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fakiiri can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Black landing strikes.
Fakiiri takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Black lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fakiiri is trying to get back to half guard.
Black connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fakiiri some visible discomfort.
Fakiiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Black lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fakiiri down.
Black throws a strike aimed at the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Fakiiri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri parries the strikes from Black easily there. Black is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fakiiri to escape.
You can see the frustration on Fakiiri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fakiiri is holding Black down, trying to stall.
Black fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fakiiri is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Black working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fakiiri is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but Black is dominant here and he's now got Fakiiri's back!
Black is looking to control Fakiiri but Fakiiri is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Black landing with strikes.
Black struggling to land strikes to the head as Fakiiri covers up.
Black throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
A lull in the action here.
Fakiiri is trying to get back to his feet but Black has full control of the position and if anything, Fakiiri has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fakiiri is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Black gets his way!
Black not allowing Fakiiri to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri manages to reverse the position and now he's in Black's guard. Nice work there by Fakiiri.
Black wants to hit a switch here but Fakiiri passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Black there!
Black tries to lock up and control but Fakiiri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fakiiri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Fakiiri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. Black looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Black throws a front kick that sends Fakiiri stumbling back into the cage.
Black gets tackled into the cage by Fakiiri. Fakiiri maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
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!
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fakiiri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Black's brow.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fakiiri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Fakiiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Fakiiri rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black wants to break free but Fakiiri has control.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri blocks an elbow strike.
Fakiiri blocks an elbow strike from Black.
A short left from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black is trying to force a seperation but Fakiiri has the dominant position.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Matt Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black takes a shot to the head.
Matt Black's cut is getting worse.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black blocking some punches.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black can't break the clinch.
Black is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fakiiri's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
Fakiiri walks into a jab.
Black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Black lands in his opponent's guard.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control but Fakiiri is working from the bottom.
Fakiiri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black stands up out of Fakiiri's guard for a moment - Fakiiri manages to land a nice upkick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nakki Fakiiri.
I think Black 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Black!
A relieved looking Matt Black thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nakki Fakiiri was interviewed post fight and said 'Get the mic out of my face, this is some bs '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Patton (ranked 364 p4p, 55 weight class) and Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 333 p4p, 48 weight class). Patton comes to the cage accompanied by Barasuara - Api dan Lentera. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
24 - 11 - 1 |
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177 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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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
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Patton takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Patton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Patton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patton moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Patton throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton throws out a powerful jab.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Patton moves away
letting Patton counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Patton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
A thudding body kick lands there by Patton!
Patton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makaki Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Makaki Iii connects with a right hand. Patton shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makaki Iii jabs Patton right on the nose. Patton blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Patton.
Patton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Patton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Patton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makaki Iii connects with the punch.
Patton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
The crowd cheers as Makaki Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patton doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Patton saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Patton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Patton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patton moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Makaki Iii 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.
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Patton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Patton misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii cracks a nice hook into Patton's ribs.
Patton misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patton slips under a jab.
Patton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makaki Iii on the side of the head.
Makaki Iii rushes Patton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton blocking some punches.
Patton misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patton or not.
Makaki Iii blocks an elbow strike.
Patton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch.
Patton throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Patton's midsection.
Patton misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makaki Iii, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Patton misses with a lunging right hand
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patton is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Makaki Iii. That snapped Patton's head back.
Makaki Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Patton looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Patton swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Patton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Patton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Patton swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patton.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Patton's head but Patton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patton moves away.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Patton scores with the left hand. Makaki Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Makaki Iii blocks the leg kick.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Patton's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Patton as he connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch
letting Patton counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Patton tried to counter with a leg kick but Makaki Iii avoided it.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Patton tries a head kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patton on the side of the head.
Makaki Iii rushes Patton and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patton blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Patton obliges.
Makaki Iii presses Patton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii works on Patton's body with a couple of short punches.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Patton avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Patton has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii cracks Patton with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patton is rocked!
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Patton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makaki Iii lands a big right hand that drops Patton! The killer instinct kicks in and Makaki Iii finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Makaki Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Makaki Iii!
A relieved looking Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Lafayette (ranked 84 p4p, 11 weight class) and Stasius Venom (ranked 435 p4p, 70 weight class). Venom has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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176 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicente Lafayette!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stasius Venom!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venom slips under a jab from Lafayette.
Lafayette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Venom avoids the punch easily.
Venom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lafayette throws out a powerful jab.
Lafayette wants to clinch up but Venom keeps it at a distance.
Lafayette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Venom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venom was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Venom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafayette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
Venom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venom breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lafayette.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
Good exchange - Lafayette coming out on top.
Venom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Venom throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Venom manages to circle out of the way.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lafayette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lafayette swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Venom manages to circle out of the way.
A lazy left from Lafayette finds it's target.
Lafayette throws out a loose jab but Venom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some bone on bone action there as Venom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lafayette moves into the clinch.
Lafayette jumps guard.
Lafayette escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lafayette is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venom is sitting in close to Lafayette's body. Lafayette has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Venom is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Venom is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lafayette.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vicente Lafayette!
Vicente Lafayette retains his welterweight title!
Vicente Lafayette very nearly forgot to thank Revenge Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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