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SCC 35: Taking Chances PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Castellaneta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Castellaneta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Fernando !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellaneta lands a front kick.
Castellaneta throws a shot from downtown. Fernando moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Castellaneta.
Castellaneta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Castellaneta passes Fernando 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Castellaneta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castellaneta prevents Fernando from improving his position.
Castellaneta is looking for a kimura but Fernando is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castellaneta to get the leverage.
Castellaneta prevents Fernando from improving his position.
Castellaneta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fernando is looking for a sweep. Castellaneta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castellaneta wants to work for an arm triangle but Fernando is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castellaneta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fernando has managed to free his arm - good work.
Castellaneta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fernando is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Castellaneta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Hurskainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buck Blaze is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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277 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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240 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Hurskainen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurskainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurskainen moves away.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Hurskainen shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Hurskainen.
Hurskainen tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Hurskainen throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Blaze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurskainen. Hurskainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blaze cracks Hurskainen with an uppercut from hell and Hurskainen crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Blaze's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Hurskainen is rocked!
It looks like Pertti Hurskainen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze gets to his feet and stands over Hurskainen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hurskainen felt that one! Blaze unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hurskainen from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Blaze!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brow's choice of entrance music: Wax Tailor - Walk The Line. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
9 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendrick Christiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Brow!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Christiansen. Those never looked like landing.
Christiansen wants to clinch up but Brow keeps it at a distance.
Brow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christiansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christiansen misses with a body kick.
Christiansen leaves Brow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Brow with that takedown attempt.
Kendrick Christiansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Brow.
Brow swats away the attempt to clinch by Christiansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brow moves away.
Brow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christiansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christiansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Brow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kendrick Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiansen.
Christiansen tries to clinch there but Brow circles away.
Christiansen throws a leg kick which misses Brow's front leg but catches the back leg as Brow tries to avoid it.
Christiansen is looking to clinch.
Brow swats away the attempt to clinch by Christiansen.
Christiansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiansen.
Brow swings for the body but Christiansen moves out of range.
Christiansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Brow circles away.
Brow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christiansen looks to land a combination but Brow avoids it well.
Christiansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brow tries to pull guard but Christiansen holds him up against the ropes and eventually Brow drops back down to his feet.
Brow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brow goes for a takedown attempt but Christiansen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christiansen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christiansen blocks a head kick by Brow.
Brow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brow misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiansen.
Christiansen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christiansen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brow wants to stand up but Christiansen is controlling him.
Christiansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Brow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christiansen manages to get himself to full guard.
Christiansen trying to control the position.
Brow wants to control from the top but Christiansen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Christiansen wants to get back to his feet but Brow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leroy Brow.
Christiansen ducks under a wild hook from Brow.
Christiansen tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Christiansen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Christiansen avoids a kick to the body.
Brow throws a series of punches but Christiansen avoids them all with ease.
Brow tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiansen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christiansen throws a head kick but Brow moves out of range.
Brow misses with a body kick.
Christiansen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brow's calf.
Brow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Christiansen is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Brow crashes against the mat.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Christiansen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Brow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brow decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christiansen is trying to defend but Brow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brow is trying to control. Christiansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brow stalling.
Christiansen wants to get back to his feet.
Brow trying to control from half guard but Christiansen is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brow is looking for a kimura but Christiansen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brow to get the leverage.
Brow passes to full mount!
Brow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen is bucking up trying to escape but Brow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brow is trying to control here but Christiansen has managed to regain half guard.
Brow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brow landing punches.
Brow controlling his opponent.
Christiansen is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brow landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Christiansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brow swats away the attempt to clinch by Christiansen.
Brow connects with a high kick.
Brow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christiansen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brow.
Christiansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brow clinches up against the ropes.
The referee calls for Brow to work.
Christiansen misses with a knee strike.
Brow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christiansen walks away with a smile on his face. Brow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christiansen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Brow misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brow throws a head kick that half lands.
Brow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christiansen won't be happy with that.
Christiansen seems a little lost for a moment, as Brow dominates the positioning.
Christiansen wants to control but Brow postures up.
Christiansen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Christiansen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brow happy to just control the position for now.
Leroy Brow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brow prevents Christiansen from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen is looking to reverse the position.
Brow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Christiansen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Christiansen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Christiansen stops Brow from passing to mount.
Christiansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brow on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Christiansen's face as Brow controls the position.
Christiansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christiansen tries to get out of the position.
Brow trying to control the action but Christiansen is working from the bottom.
Brow looks up at the clock and then as Christiansen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Christiansen is avoiding damage well.
Brow looks up at the clock and then as Christiansen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Christiansen's face as Brow controls the position.
Brow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brow tries to score with some ground and pound. Christiansen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brow wants to control but Christiansen is keeping him busy.
Brow working the ground and pound but Christiansen is defending the strikes.
Christiansen is not content to let Brow control the position.
Christiansen is looking to regain half guard here but Brow keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Leroy Brow!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Leroy Brow!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Leroy Brow!
Leroy Brow wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Leger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morgan Leger!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leger swivels and escapes.
Leger slaps away a takedown attempt from Kong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Leger shows good takedown defense.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leger as he avoids it easily.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. Leger tries to sprawl out of it but Kong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Leger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leger's half guard.
Kong prevents Leger from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong content to control rather than advance.
Kong is keen to just control but Leger is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leger is trying to stand.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Leger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of King Kong.
Kong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leger but Leger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leger pinned against the cage. Leger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Kong or perhaps it was just good defense by Leger which made him look bad.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leger sprawls well. Leger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
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.
Kong fails to land the takedown.
Nice jab there from Leger.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leger pinned against the cage. Leger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leger circles away.
Leger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Leger shows good takedown defense.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Leger shows good takedown defense.
Kong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leger but Leger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Leger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leger fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Leger shows good takedown defense.
Kong scores with a takedown into Leger's guard.
Kong throws a strike but Leger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leger tries to stand but Kong is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong looking for a guillotine here but Leger defends easily.
Leger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Leger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Morgan Leger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leger avoids it really well and circles away.
Leger throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but Leger sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leger defends it nicely.
Leger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leger as he jumps to the side.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Leger stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
Nice cross by Leger.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leger sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that King Kong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kong shoots in but Leger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leger is fending him off so far but Kong persists. Nope, Leger circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leger is looking to stand up but Kong isn't so interested in that idea.
Leger keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leger wants to stand up but Kong is controlling him.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Leger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Kong trying to keep a closed guard but Leger is proving a slippery customer.
Kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leger tries to stand but Kong is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leger wanted to stand there but Kong had control of the position.
Kong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kong is proving hard to escape from.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Morgan Leger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. Leger tries to sprawl out of it but Kong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Leger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Leger. That snapped Kong's head back.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leger as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leger prevents Kong from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Morgan Leger.
I think Leger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Morgan Leger!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Morgan Leger!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Morgan Leger!
Morgan Leger wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Demoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nannie Doss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nannie Doss has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Demoss's chin.
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180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Demoss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nannie Doss!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demoss tries to clinch up but Doss circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Doss misses the target.
Demoss moves in looking to clinch but Doss pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Demoss.
Doss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demoss.
Demoss misses with the combination.
Demoss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demoss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doss lands a jab to the nose.
Demoss tries to clinch up but Doss circles away and keeps his distance.
Doss fails with the takedown.
Demoss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Demoss misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demoss.
Demoss tries to clinch but Doss moves out of range.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doss swats away the attempt to clinch by Demoss.
Demoss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demoss tries to clinch up but Doss circles away and keeps his distance.
Demoss takes the fight into the clinch.
Demoss is trying to break free.
Doss manages to break the clinch.
Demoss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doss misses with a double jab.
Demoss misses with a series of wild punches.
Demoss slips a jab and a cross from Doss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demoss stalks Doss and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doss's face. Doss staggers backwards, shaken.
Demoss staying out of range there.
Demoss is looking to clinch but Doss is avoiding it.
Demoss throws a series of punches but Doss moves out of range.
Demoss throws a jab when Doss was well out of range.
Demoss moves in looking to clinch but Doss pushes him off.
Demoss tries to clinch there but Doss circles away.
A head kick misses from Demoss.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demoss wants to clinch.
Doss misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoss tries to clinch but Doss moves out of range.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch but Doss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demoss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doss dives in and grabs Demoss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Demoss pushes down on Doss's head and hops out.
Demoss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demoss lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doss backs up against the ropes.
Doss lands a right hook to the body.
Doss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demoss doesn't seem bothered though.
Doss swings for the body but Demoss moves out of range.
Demoss is looking to clinch but Doss is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demoss wants to clinch.
Doss throws a shot from downtown. Demoss moves away and avoids it.
Demoss tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Doss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demoss misses with a head kick.
Doss keeps the fight on the outside.
Doss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Doss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doss motions for Demoss to come forward. Doss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doss scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nannie Doss dominated that round.
That's time! Demoss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Doss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demoss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demoss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mike Demoss has been cut.
Demoss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doss counters with a straight right hand.
Demoss is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Doss.
Oh Demoss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demoss.
Doss connects with a nice cross there... Demoss is looking wobbly and Doss recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Demoss to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Doss jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nannie Doss!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaplan has chosen Tenderness by General Public as his entrance music. Dave Kaplan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dave Kaplan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaplan shoots for a takedown but Diamond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaplan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diamond as he jumps to the side.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Diamond displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diamond misses with an uppercut. Kaplan saw that one coming.
Crunch! Diamond slams his shin into Kaplan's torso.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diamond gets caught flat footed, as Kaplan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaplan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diamond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaplan throwing strikes from guard but Diamond blocks nicely.
Kaplan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diamond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaplan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaplan stands up over Diamond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diamond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaplan scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond has momentary wrist control but Kaplan slips an elbow through the middle.
Diamond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaplan on the ground.
Kaplan wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Kaplan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaplan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaplan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaplan postures up in Diamond's guard and throws a big left but Diamond blocks it.
Kaplan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diamond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaplan throwing strikes but missing.
Kaplan postures up in Diamond's guard and throws a big left but Diamond blocks it.
Diamond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diamond tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Kaplan from controlling successfully.
Kaplan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Kaplan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diamond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaplan is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaplan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Kaplan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diamond is looking to stand up but Kaplan isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaplan wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kaplan throwing strikes from guard but Diamond blocks nicely.
Diamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaplan.
Diamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaplan.
Kaplan with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Diamond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Diamond throws a shot to the body.
Stevie Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Diamond.
Kaplan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaplan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diamond throws a hook to the side of Kaplan's head but Kaplan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond throws a push kick but Kaplan slaps the foot to one side.
Kaplan fails to land the takedown.
Kaplan moves out of range of the body kick.
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaplan.
Diamond tries to work over Kaplan's front leg with a kick but Kaplan checks it.
Stevie Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamond misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaplan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diamond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaplan's hands.
Kaplan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diamond pinned against the cage. Diamond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaplan shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevie Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kaplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond stuffs the takedown.
Diamond swings for the body but Kaplan moves out of range.
Diamond gets caught flat footed, as Kaplan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Kaplan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diamond is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kaplan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diamond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diamond lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaplan.
Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaplan was well out of range. Poor timing from Diamond.
Diamond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diamond looks to land a left hand but Kaplan moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Diamond dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kaplan takes one on the button.
Kaplan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diamond is fending him off so far but Kaplan persists. Nope, Diamond circles away and we're back to standing.
Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaplan was well out of range. Poor timing from Diamond.
Diamond looks to throw the jab but Kaplan is out of range.
Kaplan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaplan. Kaplan gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevie Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kaplan.
Donk. Diamond catches Kaplan right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diamond throws a body punch but Kaplan moves out of range.
Diamond stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Kaplan walks into a jab.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaplan fails with a takedown attempt.
Diamond thuds his shin into the meat of Kaplan's side.
Diamond scores with a nice head shot.
Diamond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diamond jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Kaplan moves out of range.
Stevie Diamond is winning the standup battle so far.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kaplan slips under a jab.
Diamond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaplan is out of range and Diamond settles back down.
Kaplan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Kaplan avoids nicely.
Kaplan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaplan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaplan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevie Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Diamond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diamond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Stevie Diamond!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Stevie Diamond!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Stevie Diamond!
Stevie Diamond wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. Michael Shifflett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Shifflett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifflett throws a jab when Wolfe was well out of range.
Shifflett just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shifflett shoots in and gets a takedown into Wolfe's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shifflett trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifflett wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.
Wolfe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifflett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shifflett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolfe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shifflett defends well.
Shifflett trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Shifflett throwing strikes but missing.
Shifflett thows a big elbow that misses.
Shifflett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shifflett looks up at the clock and then as Wolfe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shifflett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifflett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shifflett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolfe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifflett trying to control the action but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe tries to bench press Shifflett off him but Shifflett keeps the position.
Wolfe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shifflett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Wolfe is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifflett.
Shifflett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolfe's head.
Shifflett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfe keeps working.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Shifflett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shifflett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shifflett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Shifflett.
Shifflett is looking for a kimura but Wolfe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifflett to get the leverage.
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolfe looks gassed!
Shifflett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shifflett scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolfe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shifflett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shifflett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolfe defending well though.
Shifflett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shifflett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wolfe manages to get to full guard.
Shifflett wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Wolfe looking for a guillotine here but Shifflett defends easily.
Shifflett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shifflett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shifflett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shifflett.
Wolfe has his foot on Shifflett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shifflett works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolfe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolfe has his foot on Shifflett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shifflett works his way back into a safe position though.
Shifflett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shifflett connects with a couple of short punches.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Shifflett from controlling successfully.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Shifflett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shifflett works over Wolfe with some ground and pound from guard.
Shifflett advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe parries the strikes from Shifflett easily there. Shifflett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wolfe to escape.
Wolfe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shifflett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolfe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shifflett misses with the ground and pound.
Wolfe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wolfe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolfe.
Wolfe working for a triangle but Shifflett defends it easily.
Wolfe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shifflett wants to hold on but Wolfe pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shifflett has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shifflett!
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shifflett.
Wolfe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shifflett defends well.
Shifflett trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Shifflett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolfe is looking to regain half guard here but Shifflett keeps moving and retains side control.
Shifflett misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wolfe some visible discomfort.
Wolfe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shifflett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shifflett is looking to take a break and control but Wolfe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifflett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Shifflett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shifflett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shifflett cracks Wolfe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shifflett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wolfe is looking to regain half guard here but Shifflett keeps moving and retains side control.
Shifflett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shifflett in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to improve position but can't.
Shifflett trying to control the position but Wolfe is working away.
The ground and pound from Shifflett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wolfe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifflett off and has taken his back!
Wolfe has his arm under Shifflett's chin here. Game over son! Wolfe squeezes tightly and Shifflett is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dakota Wolfe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hasimir Fenring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fenring comes to the ring accompanied by Opeth - The Grand Conjuration. Matt Spartan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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25
178 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hasimir Fenring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fenring connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fenring lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spartan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenring.
Spartan checks the leg kick.
Fenring shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartan sprawls well. He's pushed Fenring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartan misses with a leg kick.
Spartan jabs Fenring right on the nose. Fenring blinks but takes it well.
Spartan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spartan swings for the body but Fenring moves out of range.
Fenring with a hook.
Spartan throws out a leg kick but Fenring moves out of range and Spartan only half commits.
Fenring feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fenring wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
Fenring working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fenring throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spartan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fenring loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenring trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenring postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fenring postures up in Spartan's guard and throws a big left but Spartan blocks it.
Fenring trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spartan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fenring cracks Spartan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spartan 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 Fenring has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fenring and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spartan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fenring's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Spartan. Beautiful body shot.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
Spartan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fenring circles away quickly and effectively.
Fenring gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fenring lands a two punch combo.
Spartan throws the left hand but Fenring avoids the punch easily.
Spartan takes a swing at Fenring's ribcage but misses.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenring moves away.
Spartan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fenring circles away quickly and effectively.
Spartan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fenring.
Fenring avoids the body shot from Spartan.
Spartan takes a swing at Fenring's ribcage but misses.
Spartan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fenring really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spartan misses the shot to the body.
Spartan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenring is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenring shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fenring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spartan throws out the jab.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenring moves away.
Spartan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spartan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spartan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenring lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spartan at a distance.
Fenring moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spartan tried to score with a low kick but Fenring checks it.
Fenring works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spartan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spartan misses with a body punch
and Fenring counters with a two punch combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spartan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fenring - the referee stops the clock and Spartan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fenring. Spartan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fenring with a jab.
Spartan takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown by Fenring or perhaps it was just good defense by Spartan which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasimir Fenring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenring shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fenring showed some decent athleticism there.
Fenring is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fenring.
Fenring has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fenring wants to free his trapped foot but Spartan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spartan is not content to let Fenring control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hasimir Fenring will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spartan leaves Fenring with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fenring scores with a jab to the body.
Fenring wants to clinch up but Spartan keeps it at a distance.
Fenring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spartan throws a leg kick which misses Fenring's front leg but catches the back leg as Fenring tries to avoid it.
Spartan blocks a jab.
Spartan checks a leg kick.
Fenring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartan.
Spartan lands a jab to Fenring's midsection.
Spartan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan jabs at Fenring's body.
Spartan takes a swing at Fenring's ribcage but misses.
Fenring dodges the punch combination from Spartan.
Spartan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fenring moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fenring slips a straight right by Spartan.
Some wild striking there from Spartan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan lands an overhand right.
Matt Spartan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fenring ducks right into an uppercut from Spartan.
Spartan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fenring to score with a decent uppercut.
Fenring fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spartan avoids it really well and circles away.
Fenring has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spartan.
Spartan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fenring circles away quickly and effectively.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenring manages to avoid it.
Spartan misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenring moves away.
Spartan misses the shot to the body.
Spartan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spartan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasimir Fenring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spartan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Spartan finds it's target.
Spartan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fenring is able to avoid easily.
Fenring throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spartan's waist but Spartan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fenring off to one side.
Spartan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spartan misses with a body shot.
Fenring moves out of range as Spartan strikes.
Fenring misses with a straight right.
Spartan throws a sloppy body shot
and Fenring counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fenring.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing Fenring from controlling successfully.
Fenring postures up in Spartan's guard and throws a big left but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan pulls Fenring in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing Fenring from controlling successfully.
Fenring throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fenring throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fenring wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
Fenring wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.
Fenring will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Fenring controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hasimir Fenring has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fenring throws a jab when Spartan was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Fenring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fenring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Fenring coming out on top.
Fenring moves away from the strike by Spartan.
Spartan misses with a low kick as Fenring jumps back.
A jab lands there for Fenring.
Spartan misses with a wild combination.
Fenring clinches up against the ropes.
Spartan is looking to break free of the clinch but Fenring has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartan is pressed up against the ropes. Fenring has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spartan down to the mat. Spartan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spartan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fenring is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartan misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Spartan misses its intended target.
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Fenring.
Fenring connects with a single shot there.
Oooh a lovely combination from Spartan sends Fenring down but not out. Spartan dives into side control looking to finish.
Fenring is rocked!
It looks like Hasimir Fenring has been cut.
Spartan scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Fenring is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Spartan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fenring is looking for a sweep.
Fenring takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fenring is looking for a sweep.
Fenring seems to have got his legs back now.
Fenring on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spartan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenring is pushing Spartan's head away, looking to escape. Spartan manages to hold on to the position though.
Spartan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fenring some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan grinds an elbow into Fenring's temple.
Spartan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Spartan lands an elbow.
Spartan is chipping away with strikes.
Spartan landing strikes.
Fenring can't do much from the bottom here.
Fenring is working to avoid the ground and pound but Spartan connects with a decent elbow.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenring keeps working.
Spartan lands an elbow.
Fenring tries to bench press Spartan off him but Spartan keeps the position.
Spartan lands a few punches from side control.
Fenring is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spartan off and has taken his back!
Fenring wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy.
Hasimir Fenring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenring doesn't have the hooks in and Spartan manages to turn into his guard.
Spartan postures up in Fenring's guard and throws a big left but Fenring blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spartan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fenring has wrist control.
Spartan throwing strikes from guard but Fenring blocks nicely.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spartan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spartan stops Fenring from standing up.
Spartan landing some decent shots from guard.
Fenring keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Fenring wants to get back to his feet but Spartan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenring keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fenring looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartan is one step ahead there.
Fenring is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Fenring keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matt Spartan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartan chips away with some ground and pound.
Spartan working some strikes from top position.
Spartan throws a big right hand that misses.
Spartan lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spartan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fenring has wrist control.
Spartan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fenring looking to control.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenring swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartan working some strikes from top position.
Spartan trying to control but Fenring is working from the bottom.
Spartan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fenring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spartan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fenring's head.
Fenring is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenring is trying to control the position but Spartan postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Spartan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spartan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Matt Spartan!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Matt Spartan!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Matt Spartan!
Matt Spartan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paramendr Chakra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paramendr Chakra!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chakra defends it nicely.
Nash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chakra wants to clinch up but Nash keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Nash or perhaps it was just good defense by Chakra which made him look bad.
Nash walks into a left hand.
It looks like Joe Nash has been cut.
Chakra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nash!
Nash is working to get back to half guard.
Chakra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nash hang on?
Nash is rocked!
A big strike lands for Chakra! That's really hurt Nash and he's turned his back - Chakra keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Chakra jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paramendr Chakra!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly's entrance music is Stir It Up. A fine choice. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Van Kelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Olympus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olympus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kelly as Olympus shoots in.
Olympus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Kelly.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Olympus.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
Van Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Olympus.
Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olympus manages to avoid it.
Olympus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olympus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Olympus is just out of range.
Kelly jabs at Olympus's body.
Olympus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kelly to the mat! Kelly manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Olympus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olympus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olympus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olympus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olympus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olympus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olympus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Olympus is proving a slippery customer.
Olympus looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olympus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Olympus is proving a slippery customer.
Olympus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olympus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olympus has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Olympus looking to pass the guard.
Olympus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus looking to pass the guard.
Kelly wants to sweep here but Olympus controlling him for the moment.
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olympus pushes down on Kelly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Olympus works his way into full mount!
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.
Olympus looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Olympus controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Olympus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kelly wants to hold on but Olympus pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Van Kelly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Olympus on that attempt.
Olympus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck for Olympus with that takedown attempt.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
Van Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Olympus.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Horrible takedown by Olympus or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelly which made him look bad.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelly but Kelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Olympus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kelly can't escape the position.
Kelly has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Olympus's lack of action.
Olympus wants to pass to mount but Kelly is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelly tries to roll over but Olympus keeps him under control.
Olympus uses his free foot to push down on Kelly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kelly.
Olympus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Olympus's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olympus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Olympus looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Olympus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kelly kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Apollo Olympus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kelly lands with a shot to the body.
Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olympus's head.
Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olympus needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there.
Olympus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Kelly.
Olympus dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Olympus's head and hops out.
Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olympus.
Van Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olympus is breathing heavily.
Kelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Olympus walks into a stiff left hand from Kelly.
Olympus fails to land the takedown.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olympus shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olympus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Kelly does it's job there.
Olympus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olympus moves away.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Olympus shakes it off.
Van Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olympus.
Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Olympus's head.
Kelly lands with a hook. Olympus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
Apollo Olympus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kelly jabs at Olympus's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Olympus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. Olympus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly throws a body punch but Olympus moves out of range.
Olympus moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.
Olympus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olympus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olympus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Kelly dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Olympus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olympus manages to avoid it.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olympus doesn't seem bothered though.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olympus tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Kelly finds it's way through Olympus's defenses.
Decent striking displayed by Kelly there.
Kelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Kelly.
Kelly sizes up Olympus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olympus.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Olympus.
Kelly thows a body shot but no joy.
Kelly jabs at Olympus's body.
Olympus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Olympus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
Van Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Olympus.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly scores with the left hand. Olympus knows he should have avoided that one.
Kelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Olympus's ribs.
Kelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Olympus should have avoided that one.
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olympus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelly scores with a jab to the head.
Van Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kelly throws a body punch but Olympus moves out of range.
Olympus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olympus tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olympus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kelly connects with a body shot.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelly sprawls well. Kelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olympus gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olympus walks into a left hand.
Olympus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olympus at a distance.
Kelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olympus walks into a jab.
Kelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Olympus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Olympus showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olympus is thwarting Kelly's attempts to control the position.
Kelly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Olympus looking to sit in guard and control but Kelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly drops back looking for a leg! Olympus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olympus manages to kick Kelly off! Kelly jumps back into Olympus's guard.
Kelly landing with the ground and pound.
Kelly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olympus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olympus keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Olympus keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Olympus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Kelly clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olympus momentarily.
Olympus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Olympus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly lands with a nice body punch.
Olympus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kelly's half guard.
Kelly actively working from the bottom here.
Kelly is pressing down on Olympus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kelly is trying to keep Olympus in close.
Olympus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Olympus defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olympus has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Olympus from controlling successfully.
Olympus looking to sit in guard and control but Kelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Olympus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelly is looking to get to half guard.
Olympus tries to control but Kelly wriggling away.
Olympus controlling his opponent.
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Olympus maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus controlling the position easily from mount.
Olympus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Olympus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kelly can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Olympus punching from mount but Kelly doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Olympus trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus avoids the attempt from Kelly to control.
Olympus controlling his opponent.
Kelly is looking to get to half guard.
Apollo Olympus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelly tries to hold on but Olympus pushes him away.
Olympus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Olympus dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kelly jabs Olympus right on the nose. Olympus blinks but takes it well.
Olympus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olympus's hands.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense.
Olympus tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olympus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Olympus off the ropes and back into rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olympus needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olympus manages to avoid it.
Olympus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Olympus.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olympus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kelly stuns Olympus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Olympus fails with a takedown attempt.
Olympus shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well.
Olympus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olympus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olympus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olympus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olympus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olympus's hands.
Kelly connects with a body shot.
Jab from Kelly.
Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kelly leaves Olympus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Olympus's ribs.
Kelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Olympus's body.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Olympus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olympus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kelly dips to his left and cracks Olympus with an uppercut!
Olympus shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Olympus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kelly scores with a nice strike.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelly lands with a nice body punch.
Kelly lands a jab to Olympus's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelly as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Olympus's head.
Kelly with a jab.
Olympus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelly.
Olympus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olympus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kelly digs a good hook to Olympus's body.
Kelly clobbers Olympus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Olympus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olympus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kelly lands with an overhand left.
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelly lands with a nice body punch.
Olympus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Olympus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. Olympus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olympus has time to react.
Kelly lands a right hook to the body.
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Olympus. Olympus obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo Olympus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olympus fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olympus.
Kelly punishes Olympus's body with a nice straight punch.
Kelly lands a right hook to the body.
Kelly lands a nice hook to Olympus's body. Olympus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Kelly works the jab nicely.
Kelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Kelly.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Olympus tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olympus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelly 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Van Kelly!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Van Kelly!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Van Kelly!
Van Kelly wins by unanimous decision!
Van Kelly retains his lightweight title!
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