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GC 232 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Starker (ranked 2908 p4p, 115 weight class) and Master Wong (ranked 2789 p4p, 114 weight class). Starker comes to the cage accompanied by Catrin O'Neill - Ar Lan Y Mor. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Starker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Master Wong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starker tries to clinch but Wong moves out of range.
Wong shoots in for a takedown but Starker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Starker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wong, pushing him back against the cage.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wong's defenses.
Starker lands with a light punch inside.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wong's defenses.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Wong blocks an uppercut.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Starker regains guard immediately.
Starker kicks Wong off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starker clinches with his opponent.
Wong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Starker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Starker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wong.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Wong.
Wong blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Wong has Starker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wong avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Starker blocks it with crossed arms.
Starker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wong's efforts to push away.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Starker is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Wong blocks the elbow strike.
Wong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wong avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Starker can't fight it off and eventually Wong manages to take the fight to the floor. Starker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Starker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wong wants to control from the top but Starker keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong connects with a couple of short punches.
Starker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wong pushes down on Starker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wong passes to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wong goes for an armbar but Starker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Starker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starker wants to stand but Wong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wong has control of Starker's left arm, preventing Starker from doing any damage.
Starker stands and steps away. Wong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wong gets a double leg takedown into Starker's guard.
Wong wants to control from the top but Starker keeps moving.
Wong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wong wants to control from the top but Starker keeps moving.
Wong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Starker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Starker has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starker postures up.
Starker wants to stand but Wong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wong has his hands on Starker's head, controlling the position.
Wong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starker's guard.
Wong passes into half guard.
Wong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Starker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Starker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wong shoots in looking for a takedown but Starker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Starker.
It looks like Master Wong has been cut.
Starker prevents the takedown attempt.
Wong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Starker after a bit of a struggle.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Wong.
Wong blocks an elbow strike.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wong avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Wong takes an elbow to the temple.
Wong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Starker moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wong has hold of one of Starker's legs. Starker is fighting the takedown attempt but Wong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong works over Starker with some ground and pound from guard.
Starker has momentary wrist control but Wong slips an elbow through the middle.
Wong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Starker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wong, into his guard.
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Starker wants to stand but Wong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Starker stands up and waves to Wong to follow him.
Starker clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wong takes a shot to the head.
Wong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Starker has him pressed against the cage.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Wong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker has Wong pressed against the cage, preventing Wong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Starker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Paul Starker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Starker swings wildly with an uppercut but Wong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starker lands a nice elbow.
Starker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wong manages to pull guard.
Starker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wong can do to turn this around?
Starker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wong working for a triangle but Starker defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Starker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wong, up you get!
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wong.
Master Wong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wong looking to pass the guard.
Wong with a nice head shot there.
Starker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong shoots for a double leg takedown but Starker sprawls well. He's pushed Wong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wong has closed the distance and engaged Starker in a clinch.
Starker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wong.
Starker has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong has Starker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wong blocks the elbow strike.
Starker prevents Wong from breaking the clinch.
Wong wants a takedown.
Starker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starker working aggressively here.
Wong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wong is trying to pull guard but Starker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Starker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Master Wong's cut.
That's time! Starker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch but Wong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starker tries to clinch up.
Wong shoots in but Starker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Starker stuffs the takedown attempt from Wong. Wong gets slowly back to his feet.
Wong gets tackled into the cage by Starker. Starker maintains the clinch.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Wong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wong can't get the takedown.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Wong has hold of one of Starker's legs. Starker is fighting the takedown attempt but Wong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Starker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starker wants to get back to his feet but Wong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong advances to half guard.
Wong trying to control the action but Starker is working from the bottom.
Wong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Master Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wong lands with a punch from half guard.
Wong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Starker!
Wong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Starker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wong swings around for an armbar but Starker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wong's guard.
Wong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong forces his way into half guard.
Wong is trying to control. Starker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wong is keen to just control but Starker is a slippery customer.
Wong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Starker is defending against the submission attempts here by Wong.
Wong lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wong manages to mount him!
Wong cracks Starker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wong breaks from Starker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Starker is in a horrible position here. Wong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wong drops a big elbow. That's hurt Starker! More shots from Wong and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Wong!
Our winner, Master Wong, 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.
Paul Starker spoke after the fight, saying 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Castillo (ranked 2477 p4p, 102 weight class) and Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 2706 p4p, 113 weight class). Shiroo has chosen The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tetsuya Shiroo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroo dodges the punch combination from Castillo.
Castillo swings for the body but Shiroo moves out of range.
Shiroo wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castillo 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 Shiroo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shiroo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Castillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castillo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Shiroo tries to clinch but Castillo is having none of it.
Castillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shiroo tries to clinch but Castillo is having none of it.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shiroo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo misses with an uppercut.
Shiroo is looking to clinch but Castillo is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Castillo misses its target.
Nice straight punches there by Castillo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castillo.
Shiroo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiroo controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillo keeps working.
Shiroo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Castillo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shiroo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Shiroo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiroo is trying to control the action in half guard but Castillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shiroo in particular looking to stall.
Shiroo is trying to control. Castillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Castillo is trying to control but can't.
Shiroo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shiroo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Castillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shiroo.
Castillo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shiroo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shiroo tries to pass to full mount but Castillo defends it.
Shiroo trying to control the pace.
Shiroo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shiroo is trying to control the action in half guard but Castillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shiroo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shiroo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Castillo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shiroo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shiroo trying to control the position but Castillo is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shiroo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here as Shiroo stalls from top position.
Shiroo trying to control the action but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Shiroo with the ground and pound but Castillo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Castillo gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiroo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shiroo wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Castillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiroo instigates a clinch.
Castillo throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike.
Castillo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castillo misses with a knee to the head.
Castillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shiroo or not.
Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiroo can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castillo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castillo.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Castillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shiroo or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo lands an elbow inside.
Shiroo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castillo lands a body shot.
A short left from Castillo.
That has opened up Tetsuya Shiroo's cut even more.
Shiroo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo lands an elbow that stopped Shiroo in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Castillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castillo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shiroo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Castillo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The cut above Tetsuya Shiroo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castillo lands an elbow inside.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Shiroo controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castillo.
Castillo pushes Shiroo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tetsuya Shiroo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Castillo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shiroo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Castillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shiroos head.
Castillo lands an elbow just above Shiroo 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tetsuya Shiroo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Castillo!
Our winner, Ricardo Castillo, 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.
Tetsuya Shiroo spoke after the fight, saying 'I was prepared to die in this cage tonight. The opponent was the better man today but I will be back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Veres (ranked 3319 p4p, 342 weight class) and Dean Mason (ranked 2509 p4p, 275 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romulus Veres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dean Mason!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason looks to throw the jab but Veres is out of range.
Veres blocks a jab.
Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Mason. That snapped Veres's head back.
Veres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason 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.
Veres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veres scores with a kick to the body.
Veres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Veres should have avoided that one.
Mason tries to clinch up but Veres circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Veres misses the shot to the body.
Veres lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Veres moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veres tries a head kick but it misses.
Veres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mason has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mason.
Veres misses with a hook.
Mason has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
Veres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mason tries to clinch up but Veres circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Veres's shoulder, as Veres tries to avoid the shot.
Veres is looking to counter punch.
Veres shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veres blocks a jab.
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Mason has Veres pushed against the cage.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veres backwards.
Veres letting Mason take a breather here.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veres lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veres.
Veres blocking some punches.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Veres has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Veres throws a head punch that misses.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Veres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres.
Veres catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Mason connects with a crisp jab.
Mason lands a nice hook to Veres's body. Veres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Veres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason slips a jab from Veres.
Mason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veres blocks the body kick.
It looked like Veres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mason.
Donk. Mason catches Veres right on the button with a cross.
Mason lands a jab to Veres's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veres on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason misses with a hook. Veres ducked under it nicely.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason checks a low kick from Veres.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veres checks a leg kick nicely.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Veres.
Veres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Veres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Veres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veres throws a lazy head kick
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veres thinking.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason lands with a straight right. Veres didn't see that one coming.
Mason clinches up with Veres and pushes him back against the cage.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veres prevents a body shot from Mason.
Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mason dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mason throws a jab when Veres was well out of range.
Veres paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mason thuds his right hand into Veres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Veres slips under a jab.
Veres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Veres tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Veres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dean Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veres under the eye.
Veres looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Mason.
A big left from Veres misses.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veres bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
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!
Veres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
A quick step to the side and Veres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veres quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Veres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Veres misses its intended target.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Veres moves away and avoids it.
Veres just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veres staying out of range there.
Veres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Veres misses.
Veres works the jab nicely.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veres ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Veres sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason cracks Veres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veres.
A big right from Veres misses.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veres.
Veres thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason avoids the body shot from Veres.
Mason steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Veres lands a nice looking body kick.
Veres looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Mason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Mason coming out on top.
Veres scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veres throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Veres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veres moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Veres misses with a straight left.
Veres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veres throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mason.
Veres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Mason connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veres's hands.
Veres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Veres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Veres.
Veres misses with a kick to the body
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason cracks a nice hook into Veres's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veres swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Veres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Veres circles away.
Veres connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Veres's head but Veres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veres is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veres misses with an uppercut.
Veres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Veres lands a jab to Mason's midsection.
Veres checks the leg kick nicely there.
Veres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Veres throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Veres throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason catches Veres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mason avoids the body shot from Veres.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veres walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veres takes one on the button.
Veres misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veres 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 Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Veres misses with a head kick.
Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Veres blocks the low kick.
Mason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Veres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason tries to counter with a clinch but Veres shakes him off and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mason!
A big left from Veres misses.
Veres misses with an uppercut.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Veres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veres is looking to counter with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Veres.
Veres looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Veres takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veres tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Veres connects with a high kick.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veres misses with a body punch
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Veres seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veres throws a head kick that misses
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veres scores with a nice body kick.
Veres missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veres slips a straight right by Mason.
Veres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veres cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Veres misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veres on the side of the head.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Veres scores with a nice head shot.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Veres moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason stalks Veres and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veres's face. Veres staggers backwards, shaken.
Romulus Veres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason cracks Veres with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Veres misses with a looping right.
Veres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a good, hard body kick but Veres shrugs it off.
Veres misses with a looping left.
Veres misses with a straight left.
Veres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mason.
Mason drives through and clinches with Veres against the cage.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason prevents a body shot from Veres.
Veres has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Veres's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veress head.
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason pushes Veres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Veres.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason wants to stall.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Veres lands a body shot.
Veres scores with a hook to the body.
Veres lands an uppercut.
Mason blocks a body shot from Veres.
Mason wants to break free but Veres has control.
Veres tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason prevents a body shot from Veres.
Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veres backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Veres is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Veres as the two fighters clinch.
Mason prevents a body shot from Veres.
Come on Mason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Veres lands with a right to the head.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Veres.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mason has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Mason!
In defeat, Romulus Veres stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've failed this time but I will be back to reform this poor soul.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 8014 p4p, 583 weight class) and Paha Hemmo (ranked 7059 p4p, 537 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Barbarian by The Darkness. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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35
180 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
16 - 26 - 2, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Paha Hemmo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hemmo tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Hemmo manages to avoid the attempt.
Avila Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez lands a jab to Hemmo's midsection.
A head kick from Alvarez lands but Hemmo takes it in his stride.
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Hemmo scores with a jab to the body.
Hemmo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hemmo moves into the clinch.
Hemmo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hemmo lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Hemmo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hemmo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hemmo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Hemmo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hemmo counters by clinching up.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hemmo.
Hemmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hemmo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Hemmo is having none of it.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hemmo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez throws an elbow but Hemmo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hemmo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alvarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hemmo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alvarez's guard! Nice work there by Hemmo!
Hemmo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hemmo defends it easily.
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hemmo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hemmo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Hemmo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hemmo continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Hemmo as Alvarez shoots in.
Hemmo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.
Hemmo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Paha Hemmo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hemmo. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Hemmo sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Hemmo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hemmo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hemmo moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Hemmo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hemmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hemmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemmo misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paha Hemmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hemmo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hemmo wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hemmo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alvarez tries to score with some ground and pound. Hemmo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alvarez misses with the ground and pound.
Hemmo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alvarez throws a strike but Hemmo manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Alvarez tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paha Hemmo!
A less than humble Paha Hemmo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Avila Alvarez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Esposito (ranked 3316 p4p, 446 weight class) and Rick Cricket (ranked 3453 p4p, 470 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Cricket!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Esposito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rick Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cricket lands with an overhand left.
Cricket keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Esposito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito misses with a wild combination.
Cricket stuns Esposito with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cricket wants to slow Esposito down by chopping away at his legs.
Esposito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cricket blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cricket.
Esposito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cricket connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esposito scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Cricket moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esposito has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cricket clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket is trying to stand back up.
Esposito throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cricket could be in trouble here!
Esposito is punishing Cricket with some ground and pound.
Cricket is taking damage to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Esposito is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Cricket up.
Cricket is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Esposito off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Cricket is trying to get back to his feet but Esposito has full control of the position and if anything, Cricket has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Esposito is landing with strikes from the back.
Cricket is trying to get back to his feet but Esposito has full control of the position and if anything, Cricket has just worked his way into a worse spot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is landing with strikes from the back.
Esposito lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esposito has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Cricket.
Esposito landing with strikes.
Esposito 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.
Esposito throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cricket could be in trouble here!
Esposito lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Esposito lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Esposito is landing with strikes from the back.
Esposito tries to get the hooks in deep but Cricket pushed the leg off.
Cricket wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Esposito scores with punches to the body.
Esposito lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cricket's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Cricket is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito lands punches and elbows.
Cricket is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cricket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cricket swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Cricket misses with a jab to the body
and Esposito counters with a head kick that drops Cricket to the mat! Cricket scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Cricket is rocked!
Rick Cricket seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cricket to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cricket looks to clinch but Esposito throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cricket taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Javier Esposito!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adlet Mayer (ranked 2076 p4p, 229 weight class) and Aidan Sumerod (ranked 1884 p4p, 219 weight class). Adlet Mayer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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199 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adlet Mayer !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mayer . No joy for Sumerod on that attempt.
Sumerod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sumerod walks into a jab.
Sumerod clinches up with Mayer and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayer stops a takedown attempt from Sumerod.
Mayer throws a head punch that misses.
Sumerod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayer .
Mayer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sumerod takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Mayer .
Mayer misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sumerod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adlet Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Mayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sumerod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sumerod tries to pull guard but Mayer holds him up against the cage and eventually Sumerod drops back down to his feet.
Sumerod lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Adlet Mayer has been cut.
Sumerod tries to pull guard but Mayer holds him up against the cage and eventually Sumerod drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayer .
A hook to the body from Mayer .
Sumerod looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Mayer .
A right hook to the body lands for Mayer .
Mayer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mayer pushes Sumerod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mayer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sumerod up against the cage.
Mayer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sumerods head.
A short right from Mayer on the inside.
A short right from Mayer on the inside.
Mayer stops a takedown attempt from Sumerod.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Sumerod.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sumerod controls his hands.
Mayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sumerod is trying to pull guard but Mayer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mayer lands a right hand.
Sumerod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod jumps guard but Mayer stands there with Sumerod around his waist. Sumerod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayer gets underhooks to prevent Sumerod's takedown attempt.
Sumerod tries to pull guard but Mayer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mayer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sumerod decides to pull guard.
Mayer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sumerod's guard.
Mayer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mayer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mayer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sumerod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adlet Mayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer lands a body shot.
Mayer scores with a three punch combo!
Mayer scores with a jab. Sumerod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sumerod is rocked!
Sumerod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sumerod is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayer finish him?
Sumerod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sumerod.
Mayer measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Sumerod! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Adlet Mayer !
A very excited looking Adlet Mayer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 964 p4p, 113 weight class) and Better Dead (ranked 1081 p4p, 128 weight class). Ector comes to the cage accompanied by Monster!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dead's choice of entrance music: Death March - Motionless in White. Kay Ector has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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168 lbs
30 - 31 - 0 |
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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
41 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead scores with the left hand. Ector knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Kay Ector has been cut.
Jab, jab by Ector - just one landing.
Ector slips a straight right by Dead.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dead misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dead throws a leg kick but Ector sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ector throws a lazy right hand but Dead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dead.
Ector misses with a two punch combination.
Dead has closed the distance and engaged Ector in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead lands a nice elbow.
Dead blocks a body shot from Ector.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ector avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Ector breaks from the clinch.
Dead jabs at Ector's body.
Dead tries to work over Ector's front leg with a kick but Ector checks it.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Ector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Ector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead gets a clinch.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ector breaks from the clinch.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ector tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ector throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dead thumps Ector with a low kick.
Ector lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Ector pushes him off.
Ector connects with a looping right hand.
Ector scores with a shot 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!
Ector swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Ector gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead breaks the clinch.
A big right from Dead misses.
Ector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead looks to land a combination but Ector avoids it well.
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
and Ector counters with a straight right hand.
Dead throws a series of punches but Ector moves out of range.
Dead tries a head kick but it misses.
Ector swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Ector scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ector takes one to the chin there.
Dead scores with a hook.
A lazy left from Ector finds it's target.
Dead lands a nice shot that snaps Ector's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Ector scores with a four punch combination!
Ector smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ector gets a clinch.
Ector wants to break free but Dead has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dead as Ector tries to tie him up.
Ector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a head kick but Ector moves out of range.
Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ector circles away quickly and effectively.
Ector clinches.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ector's defenses.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ector's defenses.
Ector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ector takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ector clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector.
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!
Ector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kay Ector's cut is getting worse.
Ector breaks from the clinch.
Ector avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Ector moves out of range and Dead only half commits.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dead!
Ector is rocked!
Ector avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Ector is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ector has closed the distance and engaged Dead in a clinch.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector.
Ector seems to have got his legs back now.
Ector has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ector is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Ector lands with a short shot to the head.
Ector breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Ector.
Dead lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ector takes a step back to recover.
Ector cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kay Ector's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ector cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ector just misses with a punch to the body.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Ector moves out of range easily.
Ector throws a right hand that Dead ducks under and follows up with a left that Dead also avoids with ease.
Ector lands with a nice body punch.
Ector misses with a straight left.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Dead lands the left hand.
It looks like Ector has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ector.
Ector is looking to counter punch.
Dead wants to clinch up but Ector keeps it at a distance.
Ector connects with a jab.
Dead clinches up with Ector and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dead tries a knee to the head but Ector blocks it.
Ector is looking to control Dead's arms but Dead gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ector has his back to the cage.
Ector lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Better Dead seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ector throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ector.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ector is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ector's brow.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ector lands a left and a right that send Dead crashing to the mat, dazed. Ector thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dead is rocked!
It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Ector swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
A counter left hand to the body from Ector misses its target.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Ector finish him?
Ector avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ector lands a big right hand that sends Dead crashing to the mat! Ector stays standing though and waves Dead back to his feet!
Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Ector circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dead tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ector wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kay Ector!
Kay Ector took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Murillo (ranked 954 p4p, 113 weight class) and Tyler Cage (ranked 2268 p4p, 245 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
185 lbs
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26
185 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefferson Murillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Cage!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Murillo moved out of range.
Murillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cage at a distance.
Murillo misses with an uppercut.
Murillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been informed that Cage has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Murillo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murillo throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
Murillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage stuns Murillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murillo 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.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Murillo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murillo is out of range and Cage settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Cage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murillo avoids the body shot from Cage.
Cage scores with a jab to the body.
Cage takes one to the chin there.
Murillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cage is out of range.
Cage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murillo.
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Murillo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage lands a jab to the head.
Cage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murillo throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Murillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murillo's knee momentarily.
Murillo connects with a jab.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Murillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Murillo tries to avoid it.
Cage throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Murillo misses the target.
Cage throws out a leg kick but Murillo moves out of range and Cage only half commits.
As Cage backs away, Murillo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Murillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Murillo throws a leg kick but Cage moved away.
Murillo connects with a right hand. Cage shakes it off.
A head kick from Cage lands but Murillo takes it in his stride.
Cage moves out of range as Murillo strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murillo swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Murillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
Cage misses with a low kick.
A jab from Cage misses.
Murillo misses with a head kick.
Murillo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cage on his heels. He'll look to pass Cage's guard now, I'm sure.
Cage kicks Murillo off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Cage.
Murillo throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Murillo blocks the leg kick.
Murillo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cage.
Murillo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cage's head.
A big right from Murillo misses.
Cage flicks out a counter leg kick but Murillo steps away.
Murillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage delivers a nice body kick.
Murillo throws a hook but Cage blocks it.
Cage tries to land a leg kick but Murillo saw it coming and moves away.
Murillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murillo.
Cage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murillo. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Cage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cage throws a lazy uppercut
and Murillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jefferson Murillo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.
Cage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murillo throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Murillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Murillo missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick.
Jefferson Murillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Murillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murillo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cage moves away from the strike by Murillo.
Murillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Murillo lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Murillo tries to work over Cage's front leg with a kick but Cage checks it.
Cage throws a hook but Murillo blocks it.
Cage avoids the head kick by Murillo.
Murillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murillo staying out of range there.
Murillo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murillo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.
Murillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Murillo off balance momentarily.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Murillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cage throws a jab when Murillo was well out of range.
Cage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well.
Cage misses with a right hand
and Murillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murillo.
Murillo backing away here, and Cage unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murillo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murillo throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Murillo throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cage connects with a crisp jab.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murillo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
Murillo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murillo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Murillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo misses with a looping right.
Murillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo misses with an uppercut
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murillo defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murillo.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Murillo swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murillo on the side of the head.
Murillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Murillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cage lands with a shot to the body.
Murillo connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Cage takes a swing at Murillo's ribcage but misses.
Murillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murillo misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Murillo.
An attempted straight right counter from Murillo misses the target.
Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murillo checks a low kick from Cage.
A little feinted left hand from Murillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage moves out of range of the leg kick from Murillo.
Murillo throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Murillo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cage.
Murillo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Murillo saw that one coming.
Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Murillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage moves forwards but Murillo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cage slips a straight right by Murillo.
Murillo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo with a jab.
Murillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Murillo blocks the leg kick.
Murillo throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Murillo.
Murillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cage swings for the body but Murillo moves out of range.
Murillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murillo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cage lands a nice shot that snaps Murillo's head back.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo scores with a nice body kick.
Murillo throws a leg kick that misses.
Cage throws a leg kick
and Murillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Murillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Murillo.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Sloppy strikes from Murillo. Those never looked like landing.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Murillo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Cage.
Murillo misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
Murillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Murillo slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
Cage thuds a left hand into Murillo's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Murillo as he connects with a hook.
Murillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cage.
Cage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Murillo swings widly with a right hand
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Cage looks to land a combination. Murillo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cage throws out a leg kick but Murillo moves out of range and Cage only half commits.
Cage throws a low kick, looking for Murillo's leg but Murillo calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo slips under a jab.
Murillo cracks Cage with a good jab.
Cage scores with a hook to the body. Murillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
Murillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cage in his tracks.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
Murillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
A punch combination from Murillo misses.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage 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.
Cage staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cage!
Tyler Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Moura (ranked 1695 p4p, 259 weight class) and Alasdair Thacker (ranked 1297 p4p, 197 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rickson Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thacker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thacker scores with a three punch combo!
Moura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thacker tries to avoid it but Moura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thacker to the ground. Thacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Moura avoids it with no problem.
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Moura moved away.
A swing and a miss from Moura.
Moura blocks a jab.
Moura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No joy there for Thacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thacker under the eye.
Moura looks to score with a jab to the body but Thacker is just out of range.
Thacker misses with the combination.
Moura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker works the jab nicely.
Thacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thacker slips a jab from Moura.
A big left from Moura misses.
Good exchange - Moura coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura has his takedown stuffed
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thacker thuds his right hand into Moura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thacker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thacker on his heels. He'll look to pass Thacker's guard now, I'm sure.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thacker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thacker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura is trying to control. Thacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thacker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Moura is looking to advance position but Thacker won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moura looks to land a strike but Thacker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Moura controlling from the top position.
Moura won't allow Thacker to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thacker is pulling down on Moura's head to control his posture.
Moura 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.
Moura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Moura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
Thacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thacker scrambles back to his feet.
Thacker works the jab nicely.
Moura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moura stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thacker taking some punishment here, with Moura in his half guard.
Moura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moura passes to full mount!
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!
Moura avoids the attempt from Thacker to control.
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 Rickson Moura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thacker defending well as Moura loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker dips to his left and cracks Moura with an uppercut!
Moura lands a head shot.
Thacker sizes up Moura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moura misses with an uppercut. Thacker saw that one coming.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thacker circles away.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Moura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thacker defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thacker 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 Moura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thacker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thacker slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Thacker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thacker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moura passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Rickson Moura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moura passes into side control, despite Thacker's attempt to control the position.
Thacker is looking for a sweep.
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.
Moura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thacker is trying to control Moura's posture but Moura avoids it.
Moura with the ground and pound but Thacker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Moura uses his free foot to push down on Thacker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thacker.
Thacker regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker is not content to let Moura control the position.
Well, if Moura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moura trying to control from Thacker's half guard. Thacker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Moura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thacker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura is really struggling to control Thacker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rickson Moura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thacker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moura back to the cage. Thacker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moura.
Thacker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thacker.
Thacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moura.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thacker as he avoids it easily.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Moura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a left to the body.
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thacker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Moura as he checks the leg kick.
Moura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thacker on the side of the head.
Moura just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura looks for a takedown but Thacker sprawls well.
Moura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thacker.
Moura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker lands a right hook to the body.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moura blocks a jab.
Moura moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Moura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Moura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thacker wants it to stay on the feet.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Moura.
Moura tries to counter with a takedown but Thacker is quick to defend against it.
Thacker punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Thacker lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker misses with an uppercut.
Moura misses with a hook. Thacker ducked under it nicely.
Moura scores with a takedown into Thacker's guard.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura throws a strike but Thacker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moura looking for a guillotine here but Thacker defends easily.
Thacker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thacker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thacker manages to get himself to full guard.
Moura wants to control from the top but Thacker keeps moving.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickson Moura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Thacker.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moura's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moura 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Moura!
An out of breath Rickson Moura 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Corson (ranked 819 p4p, 107 weight class) and Phil Arcuri (ranked 1374 p4p, 169 weight class). Phil Arcuri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shayne Corson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Arcuri!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Arcuri counter with a right hand.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Corson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corson takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
Arcuri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arcuri throws a lazy right hand but Corson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arcuri throws a looping overhand right but Corson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Corson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corson.
Some wild striking there from Corson.
Arcuri scores with a hook to the body. Corson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corson misses with a lunging right hand
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson misses with a straight left.
Arcuri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arcuri lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Arcuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arcuri throws a strike but Corson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arcuri isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Corson stacks Arcuri on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Corson!
Corson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Arcuri is looking to regain half guard here but Corson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Corson controlling his opponent.
Arcuri is desperately trying to improve his position but Corson has a good base and remains in mount.
Corson controlling from mount.
Arcuri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arcuri is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson controlling the pace for now.
Arcuri wants to hold on but Corson pushes him away.
Arcuri is desperately trying to improve his position but Corson has a good base and remains in mount.
Arcuri tries to hold on but Corson pushes him away.
Corson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arcuri is looking to improve his position but Corson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson controlling his opponent.
Arcuri wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Corson tries to keep control of the position but Arcuri is staying busy.
Corson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Arcuri doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcuri is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Corson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arcuri throws a series of punches but Corson moves out of range.
Corson tries to clinch up.
Corson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arcuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corson sizes up Arcuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Phil Arcuri has been cut.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
Corson works Arcuri's body with a nice hook.
Corson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arcuri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Corson is looking to wear down Arcuri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arcuri misses the jab.
Corson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arcuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corson finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcuri's head.
Arcuri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arcuri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corson throws a body punch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Corson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Corson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Shayne Corson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri lands a right hook to the body.
Shayne Corson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Corson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcuri can do to turn this around?
Corson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arcuri motions for Corson to come forward. Arcuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shayne Corson is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corson moves away.
Arcuri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corson under the eye.
Arcuri scores with a shot to the body.
Corson checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arcuri misses with a low kick as Corson jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Corson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corson punishes Arcuri's body with a nice straight punch.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson misses with a jab to the body
and Arcuri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arcuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Corson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arcuri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri connects with a body shot that sends Corson's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Arcuri. Beautiful body shot.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Corson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arcuri's head backwards.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri throws a hook to the side of Corson's head but Corson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corson misses with a double jab
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Corson lands a glancing blow to the side of Arcuri's head.
Corson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corson looks to clinch
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
Corson throws a sloppy body shot
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arcuri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arcuri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corson is out of range and Arcuri settles back down.
Arcuri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corson.
Corson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Corson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arcuri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arcuri is looking to slow Corson down with leg kicks.
Corson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arcuri lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shayne Corson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri'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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corson. That's going to slow Arcuri down.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
Corson throws a body kick that misses.
Corson misses with a hook to the body
and Corson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Arcuri lands.
Corson checks a leg kick.
Corson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corson thuds a left hand into Arcuri's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Arcuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Arcuri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corson tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it.
Arcuri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Arcuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arcuri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson lands a head shot.
Arcuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corson ducks right into an uppercut from Arcuri.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Arcuri feints the counter takedown.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Arcuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arcuri connects with the punch.
Corson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corson tries a head kick but it misses.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Corson is predictable there
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcuri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arcuri. Arcuri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corson misses with a jab to the body
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arcuri.
Arcuri tries a quick counter leg kick but Corson is wise to it.
Corson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arcuri at a distance.
Arcuri misses with a hook.
Arcuri works the jab nicely.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Corson misses
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Corson misses with a hook to the body
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corson misses with a body shot.
Corson scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Corson ducked under it nicely.
Corson throws a solid leg kick but Arcuri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a good low kick that Corson was not able to check.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Corson.
Corson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arcuri's calf.
Corson lands a jab to the head.
Corson feints and then cracks Arcuri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arcuri down.
Corson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri is looking to chop away at Corson's legs.
Arcuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corson at a distance.
Corson clobbers Arcuri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Corson misses.
Arcuri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Arcuri stuns Corson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arcuri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corson is looking to land body kicks.
Corson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Corson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corson misses with a leg kick
and Arcuri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Corson won't be happy with that.
Arcuri trying to control the position but Corson is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Shayne Corson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri'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.
Arcuri swings for the body but Corson moves out of range.
Corson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Corson lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corson walks into a jab.
Corson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corson looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Arcuri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Arcuri there.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corson scores with a push kick.
Arcuri defending well as Corson loads up on a big left hand.
Corson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson is looking to chop away at Arcuri's legs.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arcuri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arcuri takes a swing at Corson's ribcage but misses.
Corson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arcuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corson.
Corson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcuri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corson misses with a low kick.
Arcuri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arcuri throws a jab when Corson was well out of range.
Arcuri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Arcuri does no damage.
Corson jabs at Arcuri's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corson scores with a nice head shot.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arcuri's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Arcuri - just one landing.
A jab from Corson does it's job there.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Arcuri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corson throws a leg kick but Arcuri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Arcuri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri clobbers Corson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
Corson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corson 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.
Corson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arcuri lands a really nice looking cross but Corson seems unphased.
Arcuri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Arcuri scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Arcuri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arcuri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corson counters with an inside leg kick.
Corson misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arcuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Corson is just out of range.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Corson.
Corson scores with a three punch combo!
Arcuri is rocked!
Corson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arcuri doesn't seem bothered though.
Arcuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Corson finish him?
Corson throws a body punch but Arcuri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shayne Corson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri'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!
Corson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arcuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Arcuri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corson throws a leg kick
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Corson there.
Corson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Corson is looking to counter punch.
Corson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Corson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arcuri's sensitive parts.
Corson swings for the body but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corson misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson jabs Arcuri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corson misses with a leg kick.
Corson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arcuri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Corson. That snapped Arcuri's head back.
Corson is looking to score with low kicks.
Corson misses with a hook to the body
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corson throws a leg kick which misses Arcuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Arcuri tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Corson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arcuri lands with a nice body punch.
Arcuri takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Arcuri misses
and Corson counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arcuri.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corson throws a lazy uppercut
and Arcuri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Corson.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arcuri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arcuri checks a low kick from Corson.
Arcuri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arcuri.
Corson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arcuri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corson!
Arcuri misses with the ground and pound.
Arcuri swings around for an armbar but Corson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arcuri's guard.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Corson is proving a slippery customer.
Arcuri working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Corson has passed into half guard!
Arcuri wants to improve his position but Corson is controlling well.
Arcuri is not content to let Corson control the position.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson prevents Arcuri from improving his position.
Shayne Corson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arcuri is trying to control but can't.
Corson trying to control the pace.
Arcuri actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Corson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Corson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Corson!
Shayne Corson retains his welterweight title!
Shayne Corson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Phil Arcuri had this to say: 'IQ 132'.
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