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NYF Challengers 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 4824 p4p, 24864 weight class) and John Aregood (ranked 485 p4p, 561 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Aregood!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aregood misses with a takedown attempt
and Hayha counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayha misses with a looping left.
Hayha 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.
Hayha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aregood feints and as Hayha raises his hands in defense, Aregood changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayha wants to stand and escape but Aregood is having none of it.
Aregood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aregood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hayha wants to get back to his feet but Aregood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aregood is looking to pass into half guard but Hayha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hayha is in guard.
Aregood is looking for a triangle but Hayha pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aregood looking for a triangle here. Hayha is fighting it but it looks tight! Aregood pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hayha is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Aregood!
An out of breath John Aregood 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Brown (ranked 3819 p4p, 4771 weight class) and Ray Francisco (ranked 430 p4p, 483 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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Excellent 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco misses with a wild combination.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francisco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Francisco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Jackson Brown has been cut.
Francisco throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Francisco throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Francisco misses with a few strikes there.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francisco throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Francisco back into the cage.
Brown pushes Francisco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Francisco is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Francisco tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Francisco drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown avoiding damage.
Francisco is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown works on Francisco's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francisco's elbow.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Francisco tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Francisco drops back down to his feet.
Jackson Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Francisco.
Francisco takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown tries to work over Francisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Brown.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Francisco's head.
Francisco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown gets through Francisco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Francisco or not.
Brown is working Francisco over against the cage.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Francisco looks winded!
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown presses Francisco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francisco takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Ray Francisco has been cut.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Francisco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown lands a nice hook to Francisco's body. Francisco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Brown clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Brown dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Francisco is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Francisco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Francisco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Francisco has time to react.
Francisco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francisco walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francisco is breathing heavily.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown is leaning against Francisco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown prevents Francisco from breaking the clinch.
Francisco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Francisco up against the cage.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown pushes Francisco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Francisco misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Francisco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown works on Francisco's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Francisco can do to turn this around?
Brown slows down the pace here.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown jabs at Francisco's body.
Francisco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
 Francisco is rocked!
Francisco walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Brown! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Brown!
After the fight, Jackson Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Bulteau (ranked 4225 p4p, 4710 weight class) and Neal Robson (ranked 541 p4p, 566 weight class). Neal Robson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jean Bulteau's chin.
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jean Bulteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neal Robson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulteau misses with a looping right.
Bulteau throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bulteau. Those never looked like landing.
Robson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulteau.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson misses with a double jab
and Bulteau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulteau was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Bulteau lands with a straight right. Robson didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Bulteau lands a really nice looking cross but Robson seems unphased.
Bulteau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bulteau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Bulteau moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulteau throws a right hand that Robson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robson also avoids with ease.
Robson moves away from the strike by Bulteau.
Robson throws a push kick but Bulteau slaps the foot to one side.
Bulteau tries to counter with a takedown but Robson is quick to defend against it.
Robson lunges at Bulteau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulteau's hand.
Robson cracks Bulteau with a good jab.
Bulteau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulteau misses with a few strikes there.
Robson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Bulteau misses.
Bulteau misses with a double jab.
Bulteau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bulteau.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulteau is just out of range.
Bulteau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bulteau avoids the body shot from Robson.
Bulteau drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 Bulteau is rocked!
Robson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bulteau square on the jaw! Damn, Bulteau is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neal Robson!
Neal Robson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill S Preston (ranked 3531 p4p, 6319 weight class) and Dennis Moody (ranked 402 p4p, 526 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill S Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Moody!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moody avoids the body shot from Preston.
Moody drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Preston defends it well.
Preston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moody has managed to clinch.
Preston lands a hook that snaps the head of Moody backwards.
Preston has Moody pressed against the cage, preventing Moody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Preston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moody drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Preston lands a hook that snaps the head of Moody backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Preston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Preston cracks Moody with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Preston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Preston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston lands a body shot.
Preston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Preston.
Preston lands an uppercut.
Preston digs a right hand underneath Moody's ribcage. Moody let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Preston.
Preston keeps control of Moody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moody looks winded!
Preston lands a body shot.
Preston dips a shoulder and cracks Moody with a mighty uppercut! Moody falls back against the cage and Preston unloads with a barrage of strikes! Moody is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Preston screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill S Preston!
Bill S Preston gave a mention to Champion Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason McMelon (ranked 4689 p4p, 6321 weight class) and Kevin McGrew (ranked 533 p4p, 601 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason McMelon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin McGrew!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMelon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McMelon thumps McGrew with a low kick.
McMelon throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGrew unleashes a big counter combination but McMelon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A good leg kick by McMelon.
McMelon throws out a loose jab but McGrew uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMelon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMelon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGrew throws a body shot but no joy.
McGrew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGrew.
It looks like Jason McMelon has been cut.
McMelon lands with a kick to the temple. McGrew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McMelon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
McMelon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGrew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGrew lands a left and a right that sends McMelon crashing to the canvas! McGrew dives into mount looking to finish!
McMelon is rocked!
McGrew takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh McMelon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMelon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMelon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McGrew.
McMelon seems to have got his legs back now.
McGrew looking to finish with strikes here!
McMelon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrew controlling the pace for now.
It looks like McGrew might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrew controlling from the full mount.
McMelon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McGrew takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McMelon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGrew on the ground.
McMelon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McMelon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMelon tries to get out of the position.
McGrew controlling his opponent.
McMelon somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McGrew. Those never looked like landing.
McGrew tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGrew looks to land a combination. McMelon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGrew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McMelon. McMelon obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGrew wants to break free but McMelon has control.
McGrew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMelon leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGrew's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McMelon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMelon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGrew prevents a body shot from McMelon.
McMelon is struggling to control the position.
McMelon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGrew is trying to force a seperation but McMelon has the dominant position.
McMelon lands an uppercut.
McMelon misses with a body punch.
McMelon unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGrew lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for McMelon.
McGrew tries to circle away but McMelon has him pinned against the cage.
McGrew is trying to break free.
McGrew managing to block the knees to the body from McMelon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin McGrew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason McMelon'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.
McMelon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGrew's head.
An inside leg kick lands from McMelon.
McGrew throws a series of punches but McMelon moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McMelon.
McGrew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMelon circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrew is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McMelon lands with a slapping head kick.
McGrew lands the left hand.
McGrew throws the left hand but McMelon avoids the punch easily.
McGrew takes a swing at McMelon's ribcage but misses.
McGrew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMelon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kevin McGrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMelon fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGrew throws a right and a left that McMelon avoids nicely.
McGrew punishes McMelon's body with a nice straight punch.
McMelon clinches up with McGrew and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMelon misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMelon keeps control of McGrew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMelon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGrew's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from McMelon.
McGrew is trying to pull guard but McMelon has him pressed against the cage.
McMelon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGrew.
McGrew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMelon misses with a wild combination.
McGrew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMelon tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGrew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McMelon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMelon rushes McGrew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McMelon throws a head punch that misses.
McMelon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McMelon.
A short body shot lands from McMelon as the two fighters clinch.
McGrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGrew is breathing heavily.
McMelon misses with a knee to the head.
McMelon lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
McGrew blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMelon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGrew wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGrew takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGrew wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMelon lands a body shot in the clinch.
McMelon can't find room to land a body shot as McGrew controls the action.
McMelon slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from McMelon.
McMelon stalling.
McMelon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGrews head.
McMelon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGrew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from McMelon.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McMelon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMelon tries a knee to the head but McGrew blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McMelon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McMelon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrew can do to turn this around?
McMelon misses with a punch to the body.
McGrew wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMelon effectively controlling the action here.
Jason McMelon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGrew is trying to break the clinch but McMelon is controlling him.
McMelon tries to land knees in the clinch but McGrew avoids the damage to the body.
McMelon scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMelon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason McMelon's cut.
That's time! McMelon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGrew avoids the head kick by McMelon.
McMelon avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMelon tries to counter with a takedown but McGrew is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from McMelon as McGrew shoots in.
McGrew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McMelon tries to avoid it but McGrew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McMelon to the ground. McMelon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McMelon jabs at McGrew's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from McMelon.
McMelon scores with a kick to the midsection.
McMelon tries to clinch but McGrew is having none of it.
McMelon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMelon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGrew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGrew throws a right hand that McMelon ducks under and follows up with a left that McMelon also avoids with ease.
McGrew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGrew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from McMelon misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from McGrew misses.
McMelon closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMelon misses with a body punch.
McMelon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGrew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGrew tries to break free but McMelon pushes him back against the cage.
McGrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGrew takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGrew takes a knee right on the jaw!
McMelon misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMelon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMelon obliges.
McMelon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McMelon pushes McGrew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMelon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMelon scores with a knee to the head.
McMelon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGrew up against the cage.
McMelon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McMelon throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrew.
McMelon lands a nice knee to the body.
McMelon lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMelon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGrew wants to get back to striking at distance but McMelon won't allow it.
McGrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McMelon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMelon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGrew controls his hands.
McMelon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McMelon unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGrew lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McMelon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McMelon misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMelon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGrew is defending well for now.
McMelon has McGrew pressed against the cage.
McMelon displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGrew up against the cage.
McMelon lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
McMelon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGrew's elbow.
McMelon scores with a hook to the body.
McMelon slows down the pace here.
McMelon leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason McMelon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMelon 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason McMelon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alee Ideaale (ranked 1866 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Alfa Brad (ranked 289 p4p, 427 weight class). Alee Ideaale has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter fighter
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alee Ideaale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfa Brad!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ideaale fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brad to the ground. Ideaale is now in Brad's guard.
Ideaale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ideaale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ideaale passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ideaale trying to control the position but Brad is working away.
Ideaale is really struggling to control Brad but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ideaale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ideaale trying to control the action but Brad is working from the bottom.
Ideaale tries for a kimura but Brad is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brad misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ideaale trying to control the action but Brad is working from the bottom.
Ideaale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brad, who protects the arm well.
Brad is trying to improve his position.
Ideaale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ideaale is looking to take a break and control but Brad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ideaale tries for a kimura but Brad is defending well.
Brad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ideaale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ideaale tries to score with some ground and pound. Brad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brad is not content to let Ideaale control the position.
A control attempt from Brad but he's now mounted!
Ideaale working Brad over with strikes here.
Brad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brad taking shots to the head.
It looks like Alfa Brad has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Ideaale! That's really hurt Brad and he's turned his back - Ideaale keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ideaale jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alee Ideaale!
Alee Ideaale made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Williams (ranked 2403 p4p, 3870 weight class) and Helio Flacide (ranked 318 p4p, 435 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helio Flacide!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flacide tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flacide moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Flacide is looking to take this one to the mat.
Flacide ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flacide no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Flacide is keeping the position.
Flacide keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Flacide bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Williams trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flacide drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Flacide off! Flacide jumps back into Williams's guard.
Flacide avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to sweep here but Flacide controlling him for the moment.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flacide drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Flacide off! Flacide jumps back into Williams's guard.
Flacide drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flacide jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flacide is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Williams controlling from mount.
Williams landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flacide really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flacide regains half guard.
Williams prevents Flacide from improving his position.
Flacide gets full guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Flacide is retaining full guard.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flacide wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Flacide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Flacide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Flacide blocks nicely.
Flacide looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flacide is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Flacide's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flacide had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Flacide wants to sweep but no luck.
Flacide has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Flacide's hands, connecting with Flacide's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams stalling.
Flacide wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Flacide tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Flacide looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flacide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flacide tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flacide tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Flacide trying to control from the bottom.
Flacide is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flacide looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flacide is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
Williams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Flacide.
Williams trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Flacide not allowing Williams to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Flacide tightening his grip on Williams, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control his opponent's hands but Flacide gets his hands free.
Williams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Flacide gets his way!
Flacide is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
Williams trying to control the hands but Flacide breaks the grip.
Flacide has the hooks in. Williams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Williams just trying to survive but Flacide is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Joey Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Even with his hooks in, Flacide manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the hands but Flacide breaks the grip.
Flacide missing with strikes.
Williams trying to control but not successfully.
Williams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Flacide's arms.
Flacide doesn't have the hooks in and Williams manages to turn into his guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Flacide keeps moving.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flacide is on top in guard.
Flacide sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flacide.
Flacide is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flacide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flacide is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Flacide is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams wants to improve his position but Flacide is controlling well.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Helio Flacide will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Flacide tries to clinch up.
Flacide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flacide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flacide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flacide tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Flacide jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Williams is in close to Flacide's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Flacide's brow.
Flacide has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flacide is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Flacide looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Flacide preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flacide working a defensive guard here.
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.
Flacide is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flacide has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flacide working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flacide had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Flacide is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flacide works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flacide works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flacide looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Flacide avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams stalling.
Williams is nestled in close to Flacide, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams working over Flacide with some ground and pound. Flacide looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flacide is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flacide is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Williams!
Joey Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sverre Porsteinsson (ranked 4605 p4p, 3154 weight class) and Casey Peterson (ranked 333 p4p, 248 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sverre Porsteinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porsteinsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porsteinsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Porsteinsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Porsteinsson.
Porsteinsson lands a couple of digs.
Peterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Porsteinsson postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Porsteinsson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peterson's body to avoid the submission. Peterson has instead reached around Porsteinsson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peterson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Casey Peterson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Abbott (ranked 2633 p4p, 2791 weight class) and Bobojo Makoba (ranked 316 p4p, 331 weight class). Bobojo Makoba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makoba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abbott somewhat.
Makoba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abbott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makoba pinned against the cage. Makoba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makoba scores with a body shot.
Makoba lands with a shot to the body.
Abbott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makoba misses with a few strikes there.
Abbott takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abbott.
Makoba connects with a body shot that sends Abbott's belly button to the back.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abbott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abbott looking to score a takedown here. Makoba is defending well but Abbott drives through and ends up in Makoba's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abbott throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott is one step ahead there.
Abbott has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Makoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makoba is adopting a defensive guard.
Makoba keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Makoba being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abbott connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abbott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makoba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makoba has control of Abbott's left arm, preventing Abbott from doing any damage.
Makoba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abbott landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abbott preventing the sweep.
Abbott trying to control but Makoba is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abbott wants to clinch up but Makoba keeps it at a distance.
Abbott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abbott tries to clinch but Makoba moves out of range.
Abbott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abbott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makoba connects with an inside leg kick.
Abbott throws a nice looking combination but Makoba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abbott goes for a double leg but Makoba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makoba continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makoba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Makoba - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makoba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbott has him pressed against the cage.
Makoba breaks from the clinch.
Abbott misses with a combination
and Makoba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott looks for a takedown but Makoba sprawls well.
Makoba swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbott.
Makoba thuds a left hand into Abbott's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abbott misses with a takedown
and Makoba counters with a nice body shot.
Abbott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makoba.
Abbott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abbott scrambles back to his feet.
Makoba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dave Abbott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abbott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makoba drops Abbott with a beautiful combination! Abbott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Makoba is looking for the KO!
Abbott is rocked!
It looks like Dave Abbott has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoba moves in close and cracks Abbott with a massive right hand! Abbott, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Makoba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Traumen (ranked 1049 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Malus Traeger (ranked 152 p4p, 347 weight class). Lucas Traumen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Traumen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malus Traeger!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traumen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Traeger on the side of the head.
Traumen scores with a nice right hand.
Traumen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traumen lands with a shot to the body.
Traeger shoots and misses
enabling Traumen to counter with a crisp jab.
Traumen connects with a body shot.
Traumen connects with a solid leg kick.
Traeger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Traeger is rocked!
Traeger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Traumen.
Traeger is still on wobbly legs! Can Traumen finish him?
Traumen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Traeger seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traumen lands with an overhand left.
Traumen seems to be stalking Traeger here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Traeger drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Malus Traeger had this to say: 'Straight back to camp I go!'.
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