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WCF 55: Escalante vs Garcia 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daaniel Teteny (ranked 4126 p4p, 5039 weight class) and Todd Wad (ranked 494 p4p, 564 weight class). Todd Wad will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daaniel Teteny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Todd Wad!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teteny shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wad wriggles free and stands up.
Wad throws a head kick that Teteny semi-blocks.
 It looks like Daaniel Teteny has been cut.
Wad stuffs the takedown.
Teteny shoots in and drives through. Wad sprawls well.
Wad lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wad moves into the clinch.
Teteny tries to score a body lock takedown but Wad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teteny has been working on his balance at Panda Fights Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daaniel Teteny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wad cracks a nice hook into Teteny's ribs.
Wad pushes Teteny up against the cage in a clinch.
Wad misses with a knee to the head.
Wad breaks the clinch.
Wad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teteny's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teteny.
Wad instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Teteny.
Wad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teteny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wad.
Teteny has his takedown stuffed
and Wad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd Wad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wad takes the fight into the clinch.
Wad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Teteny wants a takedown but no success here.
Teteny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wad prevents the takedown attempt.
Wad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wad closes the distance and pushes Teteny back into the cage.
Wad breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wad!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wad lands a big head kick that sends Teteny tumbling to the mat! Wad takes a step backwards and waves Teteny back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Teteny is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wad wobbles Teteny with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Wad dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Teteny to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Todd Wad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 4011 p4p, 3626 weight class) and Rand Madness (ranked 406 p4p, 373 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rand Madness!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Rand Madness has been cut.
Madness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws the left hand but Madness avoids the punch easily.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Madness saw that one coming.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Madness defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madness takes one to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a right hand
letting Madness counter with a right hand.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Brown dips to his left and cracks Madness with an uppercut!
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Madness counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Madness lands.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Madness avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madness's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Madness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madness takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Madness circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Brown. Madness falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Hradek (ranked 3284 p4p, 5760 weight class) and Manny TahHinni (ranked 347 p4p, 505 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Hradek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny TahHinni!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hradek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Manny TahHinni has been cut.
TahHinni with a poor takedown
and TahHinni is countered with a crisp right hand from Hradek that sends him to the canvas! Hradek follows him to the mat into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TahHinni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
TahHinni tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
TahHinni stops Hradek from getting back to his feet.
Hradek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TahHinni pulls his head out easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - TahHinni has eaten all the pies!
TahHinni moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hradek.
TahHinni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hradek's coaches at Westside Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hradek is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hradek regains half guard.
TahHinni tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hradek controls his leg.
Hradek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hradek is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TahHinni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
TahHinni lands strikes from half guard.
Hradek is looking for a sweep. TahHinni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TahHinni is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hradek is staying active underneath TahHinni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
TahHinni is looking for a kimura but Hradek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TahHinni to get the leverage.
Hradek is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TahHinni trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hradek looking for a kimura from the bottom but TahHinni passes into side control!
TahHinni taking a breather here.
Hradek is trying to improve his position.
TahHinni tries to advance to mount but Hradek denies him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hradek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
TahHinni shoots and misses
and Hradek counters with a stiff right hand.
A big head kick from Hradek and TahHinni is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Hradek wants to stand but TahHinni is controlling his posture from full guard.
Our spies down at at Dark Knight Fight House inform us that TahHinni has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
TahHinni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hradek wanted to stand there but TahHinni had control of the position.
TahHinni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Hradek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny TahHinni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hradek! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jan Hradek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jan Hradek waved his t-shirt featuring Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Leahy (ranked 2297 p4p, 2096 weight class) and Ciccio Lo Zizio (ranked 303 p4p, 270 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Leahy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ciccio Lo Zizio!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leahy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lo Zizio was covering up waiting for the punch and Leahy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lo Zizio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lo Zizio throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leahy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lo Zizio can't do much from the bottom here.
Leahy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo Zizio's legs.
Lo Zizio 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.
Lo Zizio is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lo Zizio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leahy but great work by Lo Zizio.
Leahy tries to improve position but can't.
Lo Zizio lands an elbow.
Lo Zizio scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leahy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leahy is rocked!
Lo Zizio working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Leahy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leahy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lo Zizio's best efforts.
Leahy looking for submissions off his back.
Leahy seems to have got his legs back now.
Lo Zizio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leahy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lo Zizio. Oh but Leahy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lo Zizio goes limp - he's gone! Leahy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Leahy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Decimal (ranked 1332 p4p, 2959 weight class) and Joe Hooks (ranked 69 p4p, 141 weight class). Decimal comes into the arena with The Dewey Decimal Rap blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dewey Decimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Hooks!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimal goes for a double leg but Hooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooks continues to drive forward.
Hooks blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Decimal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooks misses with a few strikes there.
Decimal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hooks throws a series of strikes that have Decimal backpedaling.
It looks like Dewey Decimal has been cut.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooks throws a series of punches but Decimal avoids them all with ease.
Hooks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decimal.
Hooks misses with a double jab
and Decimal moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decimal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hooks and sends Decimal crashing to the mat! Hooks follows him down to the mat - Decimal regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Decimal is rocked!
Decimal looking for submissions off his back.
Oh Decimal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooks is thwarting Decimal's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Decimal seems to have got his legs back now.
Decimal wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooks is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Decimal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Decimal has a closed guard, preventing Hooks from standing up.
Decimal wants to sweep but no luck.
Decimal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Decimal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooks is one step ahead there.
Decimal looking for a triangle here. Hooks is fighting it but it looks tight! Decimal pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hooks is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dewey Decimal!
A victorious Dewey Decimal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Turunen (ranked 903 p4p, 1604 weight class) and Bong Ji Woo (ranked 103 p4p, 176 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Turunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji Woo throws a sloppy head kick
and Turunen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turunen misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo with a nice cross.
Turunen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ji Woo under the eye.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turunen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turunen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ji Woo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ji Woo throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Turunen attempts a counter takedown but Ji Woo avoids it well and moves away.
Ji Woo takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Turunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turunen cracks Ji Woo with a good jab.
It looks like Turunen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ji Woo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Turunen misses with a straight left.
Turunen lands with a cross.
Turunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Turunen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turunen defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ji Woo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ji Woo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ground and pound from Turunen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turunen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ji Woo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Turunen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo is looking to improve his position.
Turunen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ji Woo controlling the position well.
Turunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turunen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen prevents Ji Woo from improving his position.
Turunen wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Ji Woo trying to control here.
Ji Woo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turunen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turunen looks to land a strike but Ji Woo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Turunen tries to pass.
Turunen is in close to Ji Woo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ji Woo controlling Turunen's posture.
Turunen looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turunen trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turunen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that half lands.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turunen misses with an uppercut.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ji Woo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ji Woo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ji Woo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Turunen staying out of range there.
Ji Woo lands a big head kick that sends Turunen tumbling to the mat! Ji Woo takes a step backwards and waves Turunen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Turunen is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ji Woo! Turunen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bong Ji Woo!
Our winner, Bong Ji Woo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Saprykin (ranked 881 p4p, 2819 weight class) and Viktor Reznov (ranked 125 p4p, 370 weight class). The key to victory for Stanislav Saprykin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Saprykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Reznov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saprykin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reznov's sensitive parts.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reznov 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.
Saprykin looks to throw the jab but Reznov is out of range.
Reznov darts in looking for a takedown but Saprykin gets double underhooks and turns Reznov into the cage.
Reznov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reznov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saprykin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Reznov shoots in looking for a takedown but Saprykin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reznov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reznov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saprykin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saprykin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saprykin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reznov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Saprykin.
Saprykin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reznov.
Saprykin throws a jab but it's blocked by Reznov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saprykin connects with a solid leg kick.
Reznov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saprykin sprawls well initially but Reznov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saprykin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reznov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saprykin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reznov is trying for a kimura here. Saprykin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reznov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Reznov!
Viktor Reznov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, same day laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malik El Shabazz (ranked 1254 p4p, 1124 weight class) and Cayden Abner (ranked 168 p4p, 154 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Abner's choice of entrance music: Bulls On Parade. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malik El Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cayden Abner!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abner rushes El Shabazz and presses him up against the cage.
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Abner blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
El Shabazz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
El Shabazz throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Shabazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a low kick, looking for Abner's leg but Abner calmly moves out of range.
Abner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling El Shabazz to score with a decent uppercut.
Abner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Shabazz with a body shot.
El Shabazz has managed to clinch.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Abner.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abner tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
Abner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abner scores with a shoulder strike.
Abner struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Abner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Abner.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Abner.
El Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Abner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Abner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. El Shabazz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
El Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Abner moves out of range easily.
Abner lands a big head kick that sends El Shabazz tumbling to the mat! Abner takes a step backwards and waves El Shabazz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
El Shabazz is rocked!
It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
We've been told by El Shabazz's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Shabazz wants to clinch
and Abner rattles El Shabazz with a well-timed uppercut counter. - El Shabazz tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Abner dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving El Shabazz stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
A victorious Cayden Abner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovidio Kiran (ranked 1471 p4p, 828 weight class) and Hassan Hamad (ranked 196 p4p, 119 weight class). Kiran comes to the cage accompanied by Katmandu. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Hamad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamad lands the left hand.
Kiran slips under a jab.
Hamad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Kiran.
Hamad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kiran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamad throws out the jab.
Kiran misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hamad.
Hamad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kiran.
A low kick lands for Hamad.
Kiran misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Kiran.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran misses the jab.
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!
Hamad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiran is looking to counter punch.
Hamad 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.
Kiran blocks a jab.
Hamad moves out of range as Kiran strikes.
Kiran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamad throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiran.
A big left from Kiran misses.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamad manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiran tries to land a front kick but Hamad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hamad appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hamad walks straight into a right hand from Kiran - that's dropped him! Kiran jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hamad from any more punishment! Hamad complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Escalante (ranked 383 p4p, 857 weight class) and Mickey Garcia (ranked 50 p4p, 110 weight class). Garcia has chosen S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escalante misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Escalante misses.
Escalante looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Escalante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garcia darts in and clinches Escalante up against the cage.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Escalante.
Escalante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escalante is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Escalante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escalante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Escalante misses.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Escalante swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Escalante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escalante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Escalante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escalante shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Escalante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escalante throws a body shot but no joy.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escalante lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia misses the jab.
As Garcia backs away, Escalante returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escalante lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escalante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escalante connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escalante.
Some wild striking there from Escalante.
Garcia jabs Escalante right on the nose. Escalante blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escalante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
Escalante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Escalante throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Escalante misses.
Escalante connects with a looping right hand.
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Escalante.
Escalante looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Escalante misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escalante thinking.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escalante jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante misses with a double jab.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia slips under a jab from Escalante.
Garcia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Escalante misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escalante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Escalante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Escalante's head.
Escalante scoring well with a low kick there.
Escalante scores with a jab.
Escalante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escalante at a distance.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escalante connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escalante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
A jab from Escalante misses.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Garcia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escalante had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escalante throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escalante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Escalante throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garcia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escalante thinking.
Garcia moves out of range as Escalante throws a body kick.
Escalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escalante staying out of range there.
Escalante tries a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escalante throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Escalante misses with a kick to the body.
Escalante's corner calls for a 1-2. Escalante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escalante comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escalante throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vicente Escalante is winning the standup battle so far.
Escalante throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escalante.
A jab from Escalante does it's job there.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escalante with a body shot.
Escalante bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante misses with the body kick
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escalante misses with a hook.
Garcia slips a jab from Escalante.
Escalante lands with a cross.
Garcia tries to clinch but Escalante moves out of range.
Escalante blocks a jab.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escalante manages to avoid it.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Escalante.
Escalante looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Escalante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escalante slips a jab from Garcia.
Escalante quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escalante 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 Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escalante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Escalante slips under a jab from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escalante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escalante lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escalante throws a lazy uppercut
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Escalante's corner calls for a 1-2. Escalante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escalante scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escalante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escalante throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
Garcia lands a jab.
Escalante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Escalante feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Escalante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escalante misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Escalante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escalante looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.
Escalante throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Escalante misses with an uppercut.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escalante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escalante keeps the fight on the outside.
Escalante digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escalante throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Garcia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Escalante connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick.
Escalante looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Escalante just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Escalante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia lands a jab to Escalante's midsection.
Escalante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Escalante off the cage and back into range.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escalante at a distance.
Escalante misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.
Garcia tries to clinch but Escalante is having none of it.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Escalante swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escalante's corner calls for a 1-2. Escalante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escalante 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 Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escalante has time to react.
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A cross from Garcia lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Escalante is just out of range.
Escalante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Escalante throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Escalante lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Escalante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Escalante saw that one coming.
Escalante misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escalante misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Escalante lands a nice looking body kick.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escalante tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escalante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia throws a body punch but Escalante moves out of range.
Garcia with a hook.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Escalante's body.
Escalante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escalante misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Escalante misses with a left hand
and Escalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia scores with a jab. Escalante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escalante on the side of the head.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
An inside leg kick from Escalante misses.
Escalante swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia lands a jab to Escalante's midsection.
Escalante misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escalante finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Escalante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Garcia misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escalante doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia misses with a hook. Escalante ducked under it nicely.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escalante with the inside leg kick.
Escalante swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escalante.
Escalante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escalante scores with a nice right hand.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia moves out of range as Escalante strikes.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante slips a jab from Garcia.
Escalante tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Escalante misses the target.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia throws the left hand but Escalante avoids the punch easily.
Escalante walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Escalante's shoulder, as Escalante tries to avoid the shot.
Escalante misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Nice cross by Garcia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Garcia really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escalante circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escalante defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Escalante takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escalante keeps the fight on the outside.
Escalante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Escalante scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Escalante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcia throws a body punch but Escalante moves out of range.
Escalante is looking to counter punch.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escalante throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escalante misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Escalante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Garcia lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Escalante tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Garcia tests Escalante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escalante connects with a nice looking jab.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Escalante falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Escalante moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Escalante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escalante throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escalante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Escalante throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escalante moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
A quick step to the side and Escalante tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
Escalante pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Escalante settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escalante throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escalante closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia misses with a straight right.
It appears Escalante was looking to counter with a kick there.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escalante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Escalante moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Escalante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Escalante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escalante lands with a right hand.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Escalante.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Escalante lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Escalante throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia scores with a jab. Escalante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escalante finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escalante throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escalante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escalante tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escalante scores with a body shot.
Escalante does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Garcia tries to counter with a clinch but Escalante shakes him off and moves away.
Escalante connects with a single shot there.
Escalante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Escalante backs away looking to recover.
Escalante finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escalante.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Escalante is out of range.
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escalante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Escalante swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia.
Escalante throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Garcia slips a straight right by Escalante.
Escalante thumps Garcia with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mickey Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escalante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escalante looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Escalante throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Escalante.
Nice cross by Garcia.
Escalante lands with a straight right. Garcia didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Escalante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escalante missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escalante scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escalante misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
Escalante scores with a three punch combo!
Escalante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Escalante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escalante throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Escalante lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escalante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escalante throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escalante.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Escalante circles away.
Escalante throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia tests Escalante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escalante moves away.
Escalante throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escalante smiles and moves away.
Escalante lands with a shot to the body.
Escalante is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escalante misses with a straight left.
Escalante throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia throws a hook but Escalante avoids it easily.
Escalante misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia misses the body punch
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escalante throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Escalante saw that one coming.
Escalante misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia takes a swing at Escalante's ribcage but misses.
Escalante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escalante lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Escalante throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Escalante.
Escalante moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Escalante misses with a looping right.
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!
Escalante jabs at Garcia's body.
Escalante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia wants to clinch up but Escalante keeps it at a distance.
Escalante misses with a wild combination.
Escalante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escalante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escalante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escalante.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vicente Escalante.
I think Escalante 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia is the new middleweight champion!
Mickey Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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