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MMM 34: Nelson vs. Thracian PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollo Machida acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Machida!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a hook but Angelo avoids it easily.
Angelo is looking to clinch.
Angelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Angelo tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida slips a straight right by Angelo.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Angelo's head back.
Angelo misses with a leg kick.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Angelo moved away.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Angelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo wants to clinch.
Angelo throws out a powerful jab.
Machida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angelo moves away.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelo.
Angelo darts in and clinches Machida up against the cage.
Angelo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Angelo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Angelo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida misses with a looping left.
Angelo avoids the head kick by Machida.
Angelo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Angelo missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo slips a jab from Machida.
Angelo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Angelo's front leg but catches the back leg as Angelo tries to avoid it.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Angelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida throws a body punch but Angelo moves out of range.
Angelo tries to clinch up.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Angelo. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida scores with a hook.
Angelo moves to clinch but Machida breaks away
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Angelo closes the distance but Machida moves to the side
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Angelo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machida counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Angelo clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Angelo's calf.
Angelo ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angelo misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Angelo tries to clinch but Machida moves away
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Angelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Angelo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Angelo darts in trying to clinch
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Angelo 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Machida 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.
Machida slips under a jab from Angelo.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Angelo tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Angelo closes the distance but Machida moves to the side
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael Angelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelo misses with a body shot
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Angelo lands a slapping body shot.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Angelo counters with a good, hard body kick but Machida shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Angelo.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Machida slips a straight right by Angelo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo takes one on the button.
Angelo checks a low kick from Machida.
Angelo moves to clinch but Machida breaks away
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Angelos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Angelo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Angelo tries to clinch
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Angelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Angelo wants to clinch
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machida, as that shot connected.
Angelo throws a big shot that misses.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Angelo misses with the combination.
Angelo looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Machida.
Machida lands with a hook. Angelo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Angelo misses with a looping right.
Angelo wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Angelo moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Angelo closes the distance but Machida moves to the side
and Machida counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Angelo throws a leg kick
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Angelo tries to clinch
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
Michael Angelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Angelo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angelo wants to clinch
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Apollo Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Angelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida ducks right into an uppercut from Angelo.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angelo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Angelo tries to clinch
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Angelo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Machida throws a push kick but Angelo slaps the foot to one side.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Angelo wants to clinch but Machida slips to the side
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Angelo thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Angelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Angelo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Angelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Angelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Angelo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo misses the shot to the body.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Angelo counters by moving into the clinch.
Angelo misses with a body punch.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida wants to break free but Angelo has control.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Angelo looks to clinch
and Angelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Angelo misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angelo moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
Angelo closes the distance but Machida moves to the side
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Angelo's knee momentarily.
Angelo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Angelo moved away.
Angelo takes one to the side of the head.
Angelo looks to clinch
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machida - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida slips under a jab.
Angelo takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Angelo saw it coming and moves away.
Angelo closes the distance but Machida moves to the side
and Machida counters with a nice leg kick.
Angelo moves to clinch but Machida breaks away
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Angelo throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida connects with a high kick.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Angelo's front leg but catches the back leg as Angelo tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Machida tenderised Angelo's leg. Angelo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Angelo throws a big shot that misses.
Angelo checks a leg kick nicely.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael Angelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angelo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Reinaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinaldson has chosen Evenflow- Pearljam as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matthew Reinaldson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Reinaldson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Reinaldson which made him look bad.
Reinaldson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reinaldson slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller passes Reinaldson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller is looking to advance position but Reinaldson won't allow it.
Miller stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Reinaldson to get to his feet.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Reinaldson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinaldson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miller prevents Reinaldson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinaldson is in trouble now - Miller has advanced to mount!
Miller working for a submission but Reinaldson is keeping him at bay.
Reinaldson wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reinaldson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reinaldson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Miller biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinaldson trying to get back to his feet but Miller is in full control for now.
Reinaldson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miller.
Reinaldson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Miller has the hooks in. Reinaldson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reinaldson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Reinaldson showing good submission defense here.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Reinaldson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinaldson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miller.
Reinaldson trying to control the hands but Miller won't let him.
Reinaldson trying to get back to his feet but Miller is in full control for now.
Reinaldson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Reinaldson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reinaldson throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Reinaldson shows good takedown defense.
Miller throws a jab when Reinaldson was well out of range.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Reinaldson doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Reinaldson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller tries to clinch there but Reinaldson circles away.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Reinaldson tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reinaldson pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reinaldson!
Reinaldson is looking to get to half guard.
Reinaldson tries to improve his position but instead Miller has taken his back!
Reinaldson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reinaldson fending off the submission attempt from Miller.
Miller lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reinaldson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinaldson tries to roll but Miller sticks to his back.
Reinaldson is trying to get back to his feet but Miller has full control of the position and if anything, Reinaldson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Miller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reinaldson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller avoiding Reinaldson 's attempts to control his hands.
Miller controlling from the back.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miller is trying to stick to Reinaldson's back but Reinaldson is turning into Miller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reinaldson.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Miller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Reinaldson tries to clinch up.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reinaldson counters with a solid body kick.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Reinaldson lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Reinaldson takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Reinaldson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reinaldson batters Miller with a massive right followed by a huge left! Miller is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Reinaldson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Miller to the mat with a gruesome thud! Reinaldson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Reinaldson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Tucker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tucker!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker shoots in but Chulainn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Chulainn.
It looks like Michael Tucker has been cut.
Chulainn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch but Chulainn moves out of range.
Tucker pushes Chulainn up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chulainn is trying to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling him.
Chulainn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chulainn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tucker connects with the punch.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Chulainn.
A combination from Chulainn does no damage.
Tucker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chulainn's waist but Chulainn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tucker off to one side.
Cu Chulainn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tucker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tucker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chulainn defends it nicely.
A slow jab from Chulainn misses its intended target.
Chulainn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Chulainn misses the target.
Chulainn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulainn lands a jab to Tucker's midsection.
A big right from Chulainn misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Chulainn scores with a four punch combination!
Chulainn lands a big right hand that sends Tucker crashing to the mat! Chulainn stays standing though and waves Tucker back to his feet!
Tucker is rocked!
Tucker looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker tries to get into range but Chulainn steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tucker! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Chulainn scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cu Chulainn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Kerr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kerr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kerr shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kerr throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Kerr as Johnson shoots in.
Kerr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Kerr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kerr misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson prevents Kerr from breaking the clinch.
Kerr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scott Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Kerr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Scott Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Kerr tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kerr on the side of the head.
Johnson rushes Kerr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kerr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerr tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Kerr.
Kerr is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Kerr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kerr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kerr tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kerr's half guard.
Kerr tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kerr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Kerr fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson wants to stand but Kerr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kerr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Kerr keeps it at a distance.
Kerr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kerr is looking to clinch.
Kerr tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Kerr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Kerr trying to land knees to the body.
Kerr misses with the head strike.
Kerr working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kerr pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerr is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kerr throws an elbow but misses.
Kerr misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has Kerr pressed against the cage, preventing Kerr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kerr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Kerr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerr wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Kerr didn't expect that.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson won't allow Kerr to get back to his feet.
Johnson gets to his feet. Kerr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kerr shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kerr moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Kerr wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kerr really felt that one!
Kerr moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Kerr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kerr which made him look bad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kerr checks a leg kick.
Kerr wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kerr doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kerr looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Kerr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerr.
Kerr tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Kerr backing up. Kerr nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Kerr tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kerr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kerr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerr tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerr has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Kerr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kerr is trying to break free.
Kerr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kerr darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kerr has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Kerr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kerr closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands and steps away. Kerr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kerr looks to clinch
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Kerr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kerr is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kerr can't break the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Kerr won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson jumps guard but Kerr stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Kerr is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kerr has double underhooks.
Kerr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerr did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Anthony Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson stops Kerr from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control. Kerr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson prevents Kerr from standing back up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerr is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Galaragga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galaragga has chosen Korn - Falling Away From Me as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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240 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilbert Galaragga!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison throws a right and a left that Galaragga avoids nicely.
Galaragga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jamison avoids it really well and circles away.
Jamison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galaragga tries to clinch up but Jamison circles away and keeps his distance.
Galaragga moves in looking to clinch but Jamison pushes him off.
Jamison rushes Galaragga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamison.
Jamison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Galaragga misses with an elbow strike.
Jamison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jamison lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamison.
Galaragga has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Jamison lands with a left to the head.
Galaragga looks gassed!
Jamison pushes Galaragga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jamison scores a nice knee to the body.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jamison.
Jamison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jamison is working Galaragga over against the cage.
Jamison presses Galaragga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison digs a right hand into Galaragga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galaragga's gas tank.
Jamison misses with a knee to the head.
Jamison lands with a right to the head.
Jamison scores a nice knee to the body.
Galaragga takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jamison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jamison lands a left hand.
Jamison pushes Galaragga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamison blocking some punches.
Jamison landing knees to the head.
Jamison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Jamison.
Jamison is working Galaragga over against the cage.
Jamison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
Jamison scores with a shoulder strike.
Jamison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jamison scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galaragga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jamison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jamison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jamison obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jamison.
Jamison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Galaragga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jamison is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jamison.
Jamison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galaragga misses with an elbow over the top.
Jamison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jamison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jamison lands a hook that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
A short uppercut from Jamison.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jamison.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamison lands with a left to the head.
Jamison lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
Stalling in the clinch from Jamison.
Galaragga tries a knee to the head but Jamison blocks it.
Galaragga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jamison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jamison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jamison stalls.
Jamison seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galaragga missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jamison.
Jamison works on Galaragga's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jamison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jamison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jamison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamison.
Galaragga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Galaragga takes a shot to the head.
Jamison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galaragga throws a head punch that misses.
Jamison is stalling here.
Knees to the body from Jamison.
A short uppercut from Jamison.
Galaragga goes for a takedown attempt but Jamison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donk. Jamison catches Galaragga right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison moves into the clinch.
Jamison lands with a short shot to the head.
Galaragga can't find room to land a body shot as Jamison controls the action.
Jamison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
Jamison blocks the elbow strike.
Jamison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jamison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamison avoids a wild elbow strike from Galaragga.
Jamison stalls.
Jamison takes a shot to the head.
Galaragga tries to land knees in the clinch but Jamison avoids the damage to the body.
Jamison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jamison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galaragga avoids it.
Jamison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison lands with a right to the head.
Jamison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
A body shot lands from Jamison.
Jamison just leaning against Galaragga, taking a breather.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Jamison dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jamison takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Galaragga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Jamison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galaragga tries to land knees in the clinch but Jamison avoids the damage to the body.
Galaragga misses with a knee strike.
Jamison managing to block the knees to the body from Galaragga.
Jamison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jamison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jamison scores with a shoulder strike.
Jamison lands with a right to the head.
Jamison is working Galaragga over against the cage.
Jamison lands a shot to the body.
Jamison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jamison lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jamison takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jamison is working Galaragga over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jamison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
Jamison stalling the fight.
Jamison lands a left hand.
Jamison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galaragga misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Jamison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jamison taking a breather.
Jamison digs a right hand underneath Galaragga's ribcage. Galaragga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Jamison.
Jamison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galaragga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jamison avoids it.
Galaragga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole Jamison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jamison landing knees to the head.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jamison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Jamison.
Jamison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Galaragga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jamison's brow.
Galaragga misses with a knee to the head.
Jamison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jamison lands with a short shot to the head.
Jamison looking to throw knees to the head but Galaragga is blocking nicely.
Galaragga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison blocks an uppercut.
Galaragga misses with the head strike.
Galaragga being controlled against the cage.
Galaragga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jamison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jamison.
Galaragga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamison lands a knee to the head.
Jamison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jamison avoiding damage as Galaragga throws knees to the body.
Galaragga struggles to land a body shot inside as Jamison controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamison.
Galaragga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jamison on the inside.
Galaragga misses with an elbow over the top.
Jamison lands an uppercut.
Galaragga misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike.
Jamison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galaragga can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Jamison as the two fighters clinch.
Jamison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Jamison.
Galaragga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jamison.
Jamison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
Jamison is leaning against Galaragga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Jamison scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galaragga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Galaragga scores a nice knee to the body.
Jamison slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Jamison.
Jamison digs a right hand into Galaragga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galaragga's gas tank.
Jamison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galaragga blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Galaragga throws an elbow but misses.
Galaragga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jamison.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jamison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galaragga.
Galaragga lands a nice knee to the body.
Jamison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Galaragga.
Jamison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galaraggas head.
Galaragga missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Jamison.
Jamison landing knees to the body.
Jamison stalling in the clinch but Galaragga improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galaragga misses with some punches.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike.
Galaragga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jamison avoids it.
Jamison gets through Galaragga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamison leaning against his opponent.
Galaragga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jamison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jamison.
Jamison avoiding damage as Galaragga throws knees to the body.
Galaragga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike.
Jamison digs a right hand underneath Galaragga's ribcage. Galaragga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jamison lands with a right to the head.
Galaragga tries to stall but Jamison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Jamison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galaragga.
A hook to the body from Jamison.
Jamison lands with a short shot to the head.
Galaragga trying to control the position but instead, Jamison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galaragga into the cage.
Jamison lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Jamison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jamison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galaragga, pushing him back against the cage.
Galaragga trying to land knees to the body.
Jamison with a knee to the head.
Galaragga lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jamison blocks a body shot from Galaragga.
Galaragga wants a takedown.
Jamison stalling against the cage.
Jamison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jamison's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Galaragga takes a shot to the head.
Galaragga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jamison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jamison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jamison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Galaragga takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jamison scores with a shot to the side of Galaragga's head.
A nice left hand lands by Jamison.
Jamison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison crunches a lovely knee into Galaragga's ribcage.
Jamison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galaragga swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison blocks a body shot from Galaragga.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Galaragga.
Jamison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Galaragga.
Jamison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galaragga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jamison presses Galaragga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jamison gets through Galaragga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamison connects with a knee to the head.
Galaragga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamison gets through Galaragga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galaragga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jamison prevents it.
Cole Jamison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Galaragga.
Jamison blocks a body shot from Galaragga.
Jamison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Galaragga.
Jamison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamison lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galaragga tries to throw a body punch but Jamison avoids it by throwing Galaragga back against the cage.
Jamison lands a right hand.
Jamison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jamison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamison digs a right hand underneath Galaragga's ribcage. Galaragga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Galaragga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Galaragga swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison scores with a hook to the body.
Galaragga being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Jamison.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Galaragga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galaragga tries to throw a body punch but Jamison avoids it by throwing Galaragga back against the cage.
Galaragga misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jamison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison working Galaragga over with knees to the body.
Jamison lands a left hand.
Jamison lands with a left to the head.
Jamison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galaraggas head.
Jamison lands a left hand.
Jamison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jamison cracks Galaragga with a nice body shot.
Galaragga tries to land knees in the clinch but Jamison avoids the damage to the body.
Jamison is stalling here.
Jamison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
Jamison avoiding damage as Galaragga throws knees to the body.
Jamison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jamison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jamison lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Jamison.
Jamison digs a right hand into Galaragga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galaragga's gas tank.
Jamison lands with a right to the head.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galaragga takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galaragga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jamison.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamison.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison stalling in the clinch.
Galaragga avoiding damage.
Jamison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
Jamison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Galaragga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Galaragga has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Jamison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamison controlling the action here for a moment.
Jamison stalling in the clinch but Galaragga improves position.
Jamison blocks the elbow strike.
Jamison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jamison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galaragga scores with a shoulder strike.
Jamison dodges an elbow strike from Galaragga.
Galaragga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jamison avoids it.
Jamison lands a hook that snaps the head of Galaragga backwards.
Gilbert Galaragga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole Jamison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jamison leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Jamison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jamison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Jamison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sprawl Brawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sprawl Brawl will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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167 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geronimo dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sprawl Brawl!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for dos Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
dos Santos slips under a jab.
dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from dos Santos.
Brawl misses with a hook.
dos Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawl manages to avoid it.
dos Santos lands a body shot.
Brawl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
dos Santos instigates a clinch.
dos Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
dos Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.
dos Santos lands a shoulder strike.
dos Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by dos Santos.
Brawl misses with a short punch on the inside.
dos Santos taking a breather.
dos Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brawl taking a breather.
dos Santos lands a body punch.
Brawl looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but dos Santos is controlling him.
dos Santos avoiding damage.
dos Santos is working Brawl over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawl.
Brawl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from dos Santos.
dos Santos lands a left hand.
dos Santos is struggling to control the position.
dos Santos lands a left hand.
dos Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brawl is trying to keep an underhook but dos Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
dos Santos is taking a breather. Brawl says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from dos Santos there.
dos Santos not doing much here.
dos Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
dos Santos stops Brawl from getting back to his feet.
dos Santos throwing shots but Brawl is blocking nicely.
Brawl is trying to get back to full guard.
dos Santos controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brawl is defending against the submission attempts here by dos Santos.
dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Geronimo dos Santos just wasn't active enough.
dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Brawl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brawl pulls him back up using the underhooks.
dos Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawl backwards.
Good body shot from dos Santos.
dos Santos lands an uppercut.
Brawl is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for dos Santos.
Brawl is still on wobbly legs! Can dos Santos finish him?
dos Santos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brawl! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but dos Santos is unloading with more strikes now! Brawl drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geronimo dos Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moni Cvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cvetkov has chosen Teletubbies as his entrance music. The key to victory for Aaron Davidson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moni Cvetkov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davidson wants it to stay on the feet.
Cvetkov misses with a takedown attempt - Davidson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cvetkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aaron Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moni Cvetkov.
Davidson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Moni Cvetkov has been cut.
Davidson tries to clinch but Cvetkov is having none of it.
Davidson wants to clinch.
Cvetkov looks for a takedown but Davidson sprawls well.
Cvetkov scores with a takedown into Davidson's guard.
Davidson keeping full guard, as Cvetkov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Cvetkov from controlling successfully.
Cvetkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davidson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davidson tries to get out of the position.
Cvetkov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cvetkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cvetkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson has closed the distance and engaged Cvetkov in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davidson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davidson misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Davidson.
Davidson looking to throw knees to the head but Cvetkov is blocking nicely.
Davidson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cvetkov.
Davidson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davidson gets underhooks to prevent Cvetkov's takedown attempt.
Davidson working Cvetkov over with knees to the body.
Davidson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cvetkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davidson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davidson landing knees to the head.
Davidson manages to break the clinch.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aaron Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cvetkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov shoots in but Davidson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Cvetkov with that takedown attempt.
Davidson cracks the inside of Cvetkov's front leg.
Cvetkov looks gassed!
Cvetkov avoids the head kick by Davidson.
Davidson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davidson wants it to stay on the feet.
Cvetkov blocks a head kick by Davidson.
Davidson throws a head kick but Cvetkov moves out of range.
Cvetkov misses with a takedown attempt - Davidson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cvetkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidson sprawls well. He's pushed Cvetkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Davidson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moni Cvetkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Davidson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davidson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Davidson!
Davidson scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davidson. That's going to slow Cvetkov down.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davidson but Davidson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cvetkov looks for a takedown but Davidson sprawls well.
Aaron Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moni Cvetkov.
Cvetkov is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davidson.
Davidson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cvetkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Davidson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Davidson throws a hook but Cvetkov avoids it easily.
Davidson scores with a head kick.
Davidson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cvetkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cvetkov looks for a takedown but Davidson sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up Moni Cvetkov's cut even more.
Davidson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Cvetkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Davidson which made him look bad.
Cvetkov gets tackled into the cage by Davidson. Davidson maintains the clinch.
Davidson misses with a body punch.
Davidson is pressed up against the cage. Cvetkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davidson down to the mat. Davidson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Cvetkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidson. Davidson obviously looking to wear him down.
Davidson wants to clinch.
Moni Cvetkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cvetkov blocks a head kick by Davidson.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
Davidson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a high kick!
Cvetkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cvetkov blocks a head kick by Davidson.
Moni Cvetkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cvetkov.
Davidson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davidson is looking to clinch.
Davidson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davidson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davidson enables Cvetkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davidson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cvetkov trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.
Cvetkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Davidson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moni Cvetkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cvetkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidson sprawls well. He's pushed Cvetkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cvetkov is out of range and Davidson settles back down.
Davidson wants to land a leg kick but Cvetkov is out of range.
Cvetkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cvetkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cvetkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davidson is just riding it out for now. Cvetkov eventually gives up the hold.
Cvetkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cvetkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Davidson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Moni Cvetkov.
Cvetkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davidson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cvetkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Davidson can't keep his opponent in guard - Cvetkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cvetkov in particular looking to stall.
Davidson is refusing to be controlled, as Cvetkov sits in half guard.
Cvetkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aaron Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Cvetkov controlling the action here.
Cvetkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davidson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moni Cvetkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Moni Cvetkov.
Davidson leaves Cvetkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cvetkov fails with the takedown.
Aaron Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moni Cvetkov.
Cvetkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Davidson is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moni Cvetkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davidson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Davidson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Rendicion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rendicion's entrance music is El último pecado. A fine choice. Kimble has chosen Terminator Theme Song as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Rendicion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Kimble!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble lands a left and a right that send Rendicion crashing to the mat, dazed. Kimble thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Roberto Rendicion has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimble throws a body punch but Rendicion moves out of range.
Kimble drops Rendicion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rendicion looks back up at him and smiles so Kimble waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A combination from Kimble does no damage.
Kimble drops Rendicion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rendicion looks back up at him and smiles so Kimble waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rendicion is rocked!
Kimble ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rendicion out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Kimble!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Thracian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thracian has chosen Gladiators we are free as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spartacus Thracian!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thracian avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Thracian moves out of range easily.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thracian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thracian is in Nelson's guard.
Thracian is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thracian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nelson tries to get out of the position.
Thracian is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Thracian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thracian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson wants to stand up but Thracian is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thracian wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Thracian stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Thracian from controlling successfully.
Thracian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thracian.
Thracian stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thracian throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thracian is in close to Nelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thracian throws and elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thracian's guard. Nice move by Nelson!
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Thracian is keeping the position.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Thracian has wrist control.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Thracian keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nelson is really struggling to control Thracian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoy Nelson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Hoy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson leaves Thracian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thracian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thracian blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thracian blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Thracian moved away.
Thracian fails with the takedown.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thracian avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Thracian dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Thracian's head and hops out.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Thracian.
Thracian avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Thracian throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thracian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Thracian ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Nelson scores with a head kick.
It looks like Spartacus Thracian has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thracian checks a leg kick.
Thracian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thracian off to one side.
Thracian blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Thracian avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Thracian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Thracian is breathing heavily.
Nelson lands with a kick to the temple. Thracian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Thracian blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Thracian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thracian shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Thracian.
Thracian avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Thracian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Thracian checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson throws a head kick but Thracian moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thracian cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nelson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thracian feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Thracian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thracian wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Thracian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thracian with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thracian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thracian pushes down on Nelson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thracian winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thracian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson is trying to stand up here but Thracian is controlling him well.
Thracian wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thracian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thracian working the head and body with strikes.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thracian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thracian thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Thracian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thracian.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but Thracian is controlling him
Thracian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thracian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thracian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thracian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thracian trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Thracian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thracian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thracian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.
Thracian lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spartacus Thracian's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thracian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Thracian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson tries to sprawl but Thracian drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thracian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson is controlling Thracian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thracian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thracian working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson won't allow Thracian to pass to mount.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Thracian sits in half guard.
Nelson is holding on to half guard well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Thracian sits in half guard.
Spartacus Thracian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thracian throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Thracian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thracian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thracian with the ground and pound but Nelson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thracian working some strikes from top position.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Thracian slips an elbow through the middle.
Thracian postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Thracian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thracian postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thracian throws a big right hand that misses.
Thracian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thracian throwing strikes but missing.
Thracian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thracian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thracian throwing strikes but missing.
Thracian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thracian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thracian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thracian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thracian postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Thracian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thracian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thracian.
Thracian throws and elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thracian's guard. Nice move by Nelson!
Thracian looking for a sweep. Not yet Thracian, not yet.
Nelson trying to control but Thracian is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thracian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thracian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson passes Thracian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Thracian is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Thracian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spartacus Thracian's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thracian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thracian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nelson sprawls well initially but Thracian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thracian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thracian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.
Thracian throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Thracian works his way into side control.
Thracian throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nelson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Thracian thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian working Nelson over with strikes.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Thracian wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Thracian thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nelson to regain full guard.
Nelson kicks Thracian off and gets to his feet.
Thracian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson scores with a head kick. Thracian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thracian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Thracian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thracian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thracian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Thracian is in close to Nelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thracian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thracian prevents Nelson from getting back to his feet.
Thracian trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson wants to stand up but Thracian is controlling him.
Thracian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thracian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thracian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nelson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thracian in side control, throwing shots but Nelson defends.
Thracian working the ground and pound.
Thracian lands an elbow.
Thracian scoring with punches from side control.
Thracian in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thracian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Thracian are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thracian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thracian working the ground and pound from side control.
Thracian misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nelson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thracian works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thracian working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thracian sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nelson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thracian postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thracian wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thracian looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nelson is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Thracian dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Spartacus Thracian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thracian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Nelson pushes Thracian away with a front kick.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson throws a head kick but Thracian moves out of range.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Thracian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Thracian getting side control.
Thracian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nelson is staying active underneath Thracian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Thracian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thracian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thracian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thracian trying to control from Nelson's half guard. Nelson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thracian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thracian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thracian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Thracian wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
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.
Thracian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thracian.
Thracian stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thracian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thracian works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Thracian is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Thracian advances to half guard.
Nelson tries to kick Thracian off but Thracian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thracian not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to stand.
Thracian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Thracian there.
Nelson is trying to stand up here but Thracian is controlling him well.
Thracian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson has hold of Thracian's hands but Thracian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thracian thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Thracian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thracian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Nelson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thracian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thracian throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Thracian is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Thracian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thracian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thracian lands strikes from half guard.
Thracian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thracian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spartacus Thracian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thracian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spartacus Thracian!
Spartacus Thracian is the new heavyweight champion!
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