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HKFC 49 - Sandusky vs Cullen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orin Niswender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armenian Samoan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orin Niswender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armenian Samoan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niswender lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Samoan.
A right-left combo lands from Niswender.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niswender throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samoan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoan walks into a straight right hand from Niswender.
No luck for Samoan with that takedown attempt.
Niswender lunges at Samoan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samoan's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Samoan has his takedown stuffed
and Niswender counters with a stiff right hand.
Orin Niswender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armenian Samoan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Samoan.
Niswender scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niswender lands with a good body shot.
Samoan fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samoan walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orin Niswender dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Samoan ducks right into an uppercut from Niswender.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Samoan wants to clinch up but Niswender keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samoan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niswender but Niswender pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niswender counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Niswender stuffs the takedown attempt from Samoan. Samoan gets slowly back to his feet.
Orin Niswender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armenian Samoan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Samoan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Niswender finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niswender's waist but Niswender gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samoan off to one side.
Samoan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niswender is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good shot there by Niswender.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niswender dips to his left and cracks Samoan with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orin Niswender dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Niswender dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samoan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samoan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Niswender avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niswender scores with a decent looking hook.
Armenian Samoan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Niswender as Samoan shoots in.
Samoan dives in and grabs Niswender's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niswender pushes down on Samoan's head and hops out.
Orin Niswender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armenian Samoan.
Samoan misses with a takedown
and Niswender counters with a three punch combo that has Samoan backing up. Samoan nods at Niswender to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Niswender stuffs the takedown attempt from Samoan. Samoan gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Samoan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Niswender finds it's way round the side to connect with Samoan's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niswender throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orin Niswender showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niswender 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orin Niswender!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Creed Bratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben rotslesbergur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratton comes to the cage accompanied by The Best Of Creed. Ben rotslesbergur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Creed Bratton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben rotslesbergur!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bratton.
Bratton laying and praying for a moment but rotslesbergur takes advantage and regains half guard.
rotslesbergur wants to control but Bratton is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
rotslesbergur wants to sweep but Bratton has passed to side control!
rotslesbergur is looking to reverse the position.
rotslesbergur trying to control but Bratton flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
rotslesbergur trying to control the position but Bratton manages to sink in the hooks.
Bratton missing with punches from the back.
Bratton is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften rotslesbergur up.
rotslesbergur trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratton controlling the position well here. rotslesbergur rolled but Bratton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
rotslesbergur is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bratton avoiding rotslesbergur 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on rotslesbergur's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bratton tries to get the hooks in deep but rotslesbergur pushed the leg off.
rotslesbergur defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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.
Bratton lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bratton punishes rotslesbergur with strikes from the back mount.
Bratton misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bratton landing with strikes.
Despite having rotslesbergur's back, Bratton says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! rotslesbergur seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
rotslesbergur has his takedown stuffed
and Bratton moves into the clinch.
Bratton pulls guard successfully.
Bratton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for rotslesbergur!
Bratton tries to control but rotslesbergur wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rotslesbergur wants to control but Bratton is having none of it.
rotslesbergur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
rotslesbergur regains half guard.
rotslesbergur flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
rotslesbergur gets full guard.
rotslesbergur is trying to keep Bratton in close.
rotslesbergur keeping moving, preventing Bratton from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
rotslesbergur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bratton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bratton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bratton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bratton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
rotslesbergur is looking for a triangle but Bratton pushes his legs off easily.
Bratton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
rotslesbergur controls Bratton momentarily but Bratton frees himself.
Bratton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed rotslesbergur's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creed Bratton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bratton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
rotslesbergur misses with a takedown
and Bratton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for rotslesbergur!
Bratton controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
rotslesbergur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
rotslesbergur wants to hold on but Bratton pushes him away.
Bratton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Creed Bratton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bratton breaks from rotslesbergur's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bratton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Bratton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
rotslesbergur is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratton lands with some strikes.
Bratton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but rotslesbergur manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bratton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. rotslesbergur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
rotslesbergur gets back to half guard.
rotslesbergur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bratton stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rotslesbergur is trying to maintain the position but Bratton is very close to passing his half guard.
Bratton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bratton looking to secure an arm triangle but rotslesbergur defends it well.
rotslesbergur is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns rotslesbergur that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bratton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of rotslesbergur's face.
rotslesbergur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bratton landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
rotslesbergur is trying to escape the mount.
Bratton wants to control the pace but rotslesbergur is squirming around nicely.
rotslesbergur is looking to improve his position but Bratton isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns rotslesbergur that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bratton looking to control but rotslesbergur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
rotslesbergur flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
rotslesbergur tries to reverse the position but Bratton maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
rotslesbergur is bucking up trying to escape but Bratton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creed Bratton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
rotslesbergur wants to clinch
and Bratton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
rotslesbergur shoots and misses
and Bratton counters with a single leg into guard. rotslesbergur didn't expect that.
Bratton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
rotslesbergur looking for a guillotine here but Bratton defends easily.
Bratton is pushing down on rotslesbergur's leg trying to pass to half guard. rotslesbergur is fighting to maintain full guard but Bratton has managed to sneak the leg through.
rotslesbergur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bratton wants to lay and pray for a moment but rotslesbergur keeps working.
Bratton is taking a breather. rotslesbergur 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
rotslesbergur looking for submissions off his back.
Bratton trying to control the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Creed Bratton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
rotslesbergur shoots and misses
and Bratton counters with a nice double leg into side control. rotslesbergur won't be happy with that.
Bratton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton takes a little break here. rotslesbergur wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
rotslesbergur gets back to half guard.
rotslesbergur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
rotslesbergur working for a triangle but Bratton defends it easily.
rotslesbergur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rotslesbergur is looking for a triangle here but Bratton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bratton is putting a hurting on rotslesbergur here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bratton is putting a hurting on rotslesbergur here, landing some big shots from side control.
rotslesbergur struggling a bit here.
rotslesbergur tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Bratton trying to control the position but rotslesbergur is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratton working the ground and pound from side control.
Bratton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bratton lands some shots froms side control.
Creed Bratton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bratton trying to control the action but rotslesbergur is working from the bottom.
Bratton decides to stand back up.
Ben rotslesbergur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bratton tries to clinch but rotslesbergur moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bratton darts in and clinches rotslesbergur up against the cage.
rotslesbergur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bratton smiles and moves away.
Creed Bratton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben rotslesbergur.
A head kick by rotslesbergur misses
and Bratton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Creed Bratton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bratton 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Creed Bratton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bratt Nukam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avassalador ft. Globus - Sou Foda. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nukam's choice of entrance music: Duke Nukem Theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bratt Nukam!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Nukam digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Nukam counter with a right hand.
Nukam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nukam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nukam misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown pushes Nukam up against the cage in a clinch.
Nukam is trying to break free.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Nukam's ribcage. Nukam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nukam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown stalling.
Nukam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nukam is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Nukam can't break the clinch.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nukam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Nukam's ribcage. Nukam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nukam can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nukam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nukam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Nukam backwards.
Nukam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nukam has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Brown lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown works on Nukam's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Nukam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nukam is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown moves out of range as Nukam strikes.
Nukam misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nukam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.
Nukam looks gassed!
Brown is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nukam is trying to escape and Brown transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nukam is forced to tap! Nice work there by Brown! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nukem has chosen Meet the Monster by Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem checks a low kick from Brogan.
A low kick from Nukem misses
and Brogan counters with a nice leg kick.
Nukem checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nukem is defended easily by Brogan.
Brogan throws a leg kick but Nukem sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nukem throws a sloppy head kick and Brogan moves out of range easily.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem throws a combination that misses
and Brogan counters with a left and a right that stings Nukem.
Good leg kick by Brogan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brogan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brogan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nukem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nukem throws a combination that misses
and Brogan counters with an inside leg kick.
Brogan throws a head kick that Nukem semi-blocks.
Danga de danga de dang - Brogan scores with a four punch combination!
Nukem misses with an uppercut. Brogan saw that one coming.
Brogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nukem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nukem fails with the takedown
and Brogan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nukem.
Lorenzo Brogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Nukem.
Brogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nukem looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brogan slips a jab and a cross from Nukem.
Brogan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nukem circles away quickly and effectively.
Brogan scores with a body shot.
Brogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brogan scores with a three punch combo!
Nukem misses with a right hand
and Brogan counters with a series of strikes. Nukem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nukem is out of range and Brogan settles back down.
Brogan misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nukem throws a lazy uppercut
and Brogan counters with a left and a right that stings Nukem.
Nukem throws a leg kick
and Brogan counters with a nice leg kick.
Brogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nukem.
Nukem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brogan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nukem throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Brogan counter with a right hand.
Brogan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brogan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Brogan.
Nice body kick there by Brogan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brogan.
Brogan throws the kick towards the body but Nukem avoids it.
Nukem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brogan.
Brogan throws a series of punches but Nukem avoids them all with ease.
Nukem clinches up with Brogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Brogan tries to circle away but Nukem has him pinned against the cage.
Brogan blocks an elbow strike from Nukem.
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brogan breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nukem throws a lazy head kick
and Brogan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nukem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brogan.
Nukem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Brogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Nukem's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brogan throws a low kick but Nukem avoids it.
Brogan misses with a combination
and Nukem counters with an inside leg kick.
Nukem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brogan counters with a big head kick but Nukem shrugs it off.
Nukem misses with a two punch combination.
Brogan misses with a low kick as Nukem jumps back.
Nukem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brogan.
That has opened up Duke Nukem's cut even more.
Brogan throws a leg kick
and Nukem counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brogan's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem is looking to work some ground and pound but Brogan has wrist control.
Brogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nukem trying to control the position from guard on top but Brogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nukem.
Nukem slips nicely into half guard.
Brogan tries to roll over but Nukem keeps him under control.
Nukem works his foot free and advances to mount.
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.
Nukem looking to ground and pound but Brogan is blocking nicely.
Brogan wants to control but Nukem is having none of it.
Nukem is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brogan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brogan shrugs it off.
Nukem moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brogan has worked his arm free - good work by Brogan!
Brogan is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brogan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nukem trying to control the position but Brogan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukem lands an elbow.
Brogan is pushing Nukem's head away, looking to escape. Nukem manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogan parries the strikes from Nukem easily there. Nukem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brogan to escape.
Brogan is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Nukem's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nukem tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brogan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nukem is looking to take a break and control but Brogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nukem creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brogan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duke Nukem's cut.
That's time! Brogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Brogan.
Brogan misses with a looping left.
Nukem throws a hook to the side of Brogan's head but Brogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brogan is looking to chop away at Nukem's legs.
Lorenzo Brogan is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brogan.
Nukem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nukem throws a lazy right hand but Brogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nukem throws a jab but it's blocked by Brogan.
Nukem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Brogan.
Nukem throws a right hand that misses
and Brogan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brogan misses with a kick to the body
and Nukem counters with a stiff right hand.
Nukem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brogan is looking to score with low kicks.
Nukem misses with a leg kick.
Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Brogan is just out of range.
Nukem shoots in looking for a takedown. Brogan tries to sprawl out of it but Nukem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brogan lands with a right hand.
Brogan staying out of range there.
Brogan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brogan.
Brogan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brogan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nukem.
The crowd cheers as Brogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nukem doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
Nukem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nukem avoids the head kick by Brogan.
Brogan misses with a kick to the body
and Brogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nukem takes the fight into the clinch.
Nukem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nukem pulls guard successfully.
Brogan stopping the sweep attempt from Nukem.
Brogan wanted to stand there but Nukem had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem keeping full guard, as Brogan tries to pass.
Brogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nukem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brogan wants to stand and escape but instead Nukem has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nukem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brogan dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Brogan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brogan 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Brogan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Marker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Marker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Correa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marker with a hook.
Correa misses with a lunging right hand
and Marker counters with a right hand to the body.
Correa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Correa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Marker to counter with a crisp jab.
Correa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marker throws a big shot that misses.
Correa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Correa fails to land with a series of punches.
Correa throws a right hand that misses
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Correa misses with a hook to the body
and Marker counters with a series of strikes. Correa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Correa misses with a lunging right hand
and Marker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correa misses with a lunging right hand
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Correa throws a leg kick that misses.
Correa misses with a right hand
and Marker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marker connects with a jab.
Marker leaves Correa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Josh Marker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Correa.
Correa shoots for a takedown but Marker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Correa looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa throws a leg kick but Marker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Correa misses with an uppercut
and Marker counters with a nice uppercut.
Correa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Correa thinking.
Correa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marker throws a right hand that Correa ducks under and follows up with a left that Correa also avoids with ease.
Correa throws a combination that misses
letting Marker counter with a right hand.
Marker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Correa.
Marker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Correa misses with a left hand
and Marker counters with a left and a right that stings Correa.
Correa throws a poor cross that misses
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marker!
Nice uppercut lands for Marker. That snapped Correa's head back.
Correa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correa with a poor takedown
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marker with a nice cross.
Jab by Marker.
Eric Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Correa on the side of the head.
Marker lands a jab to the head.
Correa misses with a takedown
letting Marker counter with a right hand.
Marker scores with a nice right hand.
Correa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Marker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Correa.
Correa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Correa on the side of the head.
Marker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marker lunges at Correa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correa's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marker lands with a shot to the body.
Marker throws a series of strikes that have Correa backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Marker.
Marker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Marker scores with a decent looking hook.
Correa swings widly with a right hand
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Correa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marker counters with a left and a right that stings Correa.
Correa misses with a hook to the body
and Marker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Marker. That snapped Correa's head back.
Marker stuns Correa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Marker.
Marker checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marker.
Marker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Marker thuds a left hand into Correa's body.
Marker cracks Correa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marker lands a head shot.
Correa misses with a jab to the body
and Marker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Correa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marker is out of range and Correa settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marker scores with a one two! Correa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Correa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Correa throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Marker to counter with a crisp jab.
Marker checks a low kick from Correa.
Marker scores with a three punch combo!
A punch lands to the side of Correa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Correa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marker.
Correa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Correa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Correa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marker counters with a straight right hand.
Correa fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marker digs a good hook to Correa's body.
Marker with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marker 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.
A nice combination there by Marker.
Correa tries for a takedown but Marker circles away easily
and Marker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Correa with a poor takedown
and Marker counters with a series of strikes. Correa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marker scores with a hook to the body. Correa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Josh Marker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marker connects with the punch.
Marker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Correa with a poor takedown
and Marker counters with a one-two to the body.
Josh Marker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Correa.
Marker jabs Correa right on the nose. Correa blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Marker there.
Marker scores with a one two! Correa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Correa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Correa is breathing heavily.
Correa throws an off balance right hand
and Marker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marker!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Marker scores with a four punch combination!
Correa misses with a hook
and Marker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marker misses with a double jab.
Marker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Josh Marker is winning the standup battle so far.
Marker scores with a shot to the body.
Correa with a poor takedown
and Marker counters with a right hand to the body.
Correa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marker finds it's way round the side to connect with Correa's head.
Marker lands an overhand right.
Marker lands a right hook to the body.
Correa throws a right hand that misses
letting Marker counter with a right hand.
Correa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marker lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marker, as that shot connected.
Correa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marker did well to prevent Correa getting side control.
Marker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Correa throws a poor cross that misses
and Marker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Correa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Marker counter with a right hand.
Marker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Correa misses with a double jab
and Marker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Correa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Correa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marker lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Marker does no damage.
Correa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marker counters with a nice uppercut.
Correa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Marker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa throws a combination that misses
and Marker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marker punishes Correa's body with a nice straight punch.
Marker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Correa under the eye.
Marker misses with the combination.
Correa tries for a takedown but Marker circles away easily
and Marker counters with a right hand to the body.
Marker lands with a hook. Correa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Correa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Correa throws a combination that misses
and Marker counters with a nice uppercut.
Correa misses with an uppercut
and Correa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correa throws a poor cross that misses
and Marker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marker lands a jab-cross combination.
Correa throws a lazy uppercut
and Marker counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Marker as he connects with a hook.
Correa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Josh Marker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marker dips to his left and cracks Correa with an uppercut!
Correa tries for a takedown but Marker circles away easily
enabling Marker to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Marker.
A left and a right from Marker both land. Nice combination.
Marker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correa misses with a takedown attempt
and Marker counters with a left and a right that stings Correa.
Correa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Correa moves forwards but Marker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marker lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marker dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Marker.
Correa throws a combination that misses
and Marker counters with a straight right hand.
Correa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marker is out of range and Correa settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Marker.
Marker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Correa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Correa misses with a takedown
and Marker counters with a left to the body.
Marker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Correa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Correa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Correa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Correa tries for a takedown but Marker circles away easily
and Marker counters with a one-two to the body.
Josh Marker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Correa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marker lands the left hand.
Correa misses with a left hand
and Marker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Correa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Correa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Correa can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Correa misses
and Marker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marker lands a right hook to the body.
Marker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marker lands a jab to the nose.
Correa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Marker.
Correa throws a poor cross that misses
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Correa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marker to score with a decent uppercut.
Marker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Correa misses with an uppercut
and Marker counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marker feints a jab promting Correa to slip. Marker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Correa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Correa misses with a hook
and Marker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Correa backs up against the cage.
Correa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marker counters with a nice body shot.
Correa misses with a double jab
enabling Marker to counter with a crisp jab.
Marker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Correa has his takedown stuffed
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marker lands with a good body shot.
Marker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Correa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Marker to counter with a crisp jab.
Correa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marker counters with a nice uppercut.
Eric Correa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa moves forwards but Marker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Correa takes one to the chin there.
Correa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marker scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marker!
Marker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Correa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Marker.
Marker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Marker.
Correa throws a lazy uppercut
and Marker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marker scores with a nice right hand.
Correa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marker counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Correa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Correa misses with a double jab
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Correa's head.
Correa misses with a takedown attempt
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Correa. Correa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Correa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Marker to counter with a crisp jab.
Marker clobbers Correa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Correa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Correa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marker counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Marker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Marker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sandusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandusky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ice Ice Baby. Richard Cullen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Sandusky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandusky counters with a shoot takedown. Cullen fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sandusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Cullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandusky has gone for a leg lock! Cullen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandusky's guard.
Sandusky pulls Cullen in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen wants to stand but Sandusky is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky trying to control the position.
Cullen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sandusky is proving hard to escape from.
Sandusky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandusky has his hands on Cullen's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gary Sandusky.
Sandusky misses with a wild body shot.
Sandusky shoots for a takedown but Cullen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sandusky.
Cullen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sandusky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cullen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandusky wants to pass the guard but Cullen is keeping the position.
Cullen keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen keeping full guard, as Sandusky tries to pass.
Sandusky is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sandusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Cullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gary Sandusky.
Cullen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cullen takes a swing at Sandusky's ribcage but misses.
Cullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cullen throws a sloppy body shot
and Sandusky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandusky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cullen.
Cullen throws a hook to the side of Sandusky's head but Sandusky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandusky is just out of range.
Cullen connects with a body shot that sends Sandusky's belly button to the back.
Cullen scores with a hook.
Sandusky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cullen looks to throw the jab but Sandusky is out of range.
Sandusky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cullen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Sandusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandusky shoots in looking for a takedown. Cullen tries to sprawl out of it but Sandusky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cullen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cullen misses with a jab to the body
and Sandusky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cullen lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Sandusky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sandusky misses with a left hand
and Cullen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cullen lands a slapping body shot.
Sandusky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cullen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sandusky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cullen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sandusky shoots in for a double leg but Cullen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandusky is just out of range.
Sandusky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandusky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cullen.
Sandusky throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cullen counter with a right hand.
Sandusky avoids the body shot from Cullen.
Cullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandusky doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandusky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cullen moves away.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Cullen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandusky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky throws an overhand right that lands on Cullen's shoulder, as Cullen tries to avoid the shot.
Sandusky is looking to wear down Cullen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sandusky misses with a body punch
and Cullen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cullen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandusky avoids the body shot from Cullen.
Sandusky cracks a nice hook into Cullen's ribs.
Cullen scores with a one two! Sandusky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cullen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sandusky counters with a takedown into side control.
Sandusky tries for a kimura but Cullen is defending well.
Sandusky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cullen's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sandusky with the ground and pound but Cullen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sandusky is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sandusky stands up over Cullen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sandusky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cullen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sandusky has Cullen in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cullen's guard.
Cullen keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
Sandusky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sandusky stops Cullen from standing up.
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.
Cullen keeping full guard, as Sandusky tries to pass.
Cullen keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
Sandusky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cullen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sandusky with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Cullen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sandusky feints and as Cullen raises his hands in defense, Sandusky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sandusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Cullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandusky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sandusky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandusky wants to pass the guard but Cullen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gary Sandusky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sandusky trying to control but Cullen is working from the bottom.
Cullen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sandusky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cullen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sandusky misses with a jab to the body
and Cullen counters with a stiff right hand.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandusky is just out of range.
Sandusky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cullen.
Sandusky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cullen swivels and escapes.
Sandusky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandusky slips under a jab.
Cullen gets caught flat footed, as Sandusky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cullen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandusky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sandusky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandusky pushes down on Cullen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sandusky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sandusky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cullen is refusing to be controlled, as Sandusky sits in half guard.
Sandusky is looking to pass Cullen's guard but actually Cullen recovers to full guard.
Sandusky looking to sit in guard and control but Cullen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Sandusky clearly takes 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.
A shot to the body from Sandusky misses
letting Cullen counter with a right hand.
Sandusky misses with a right hand
and Cullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sandusky misses with a right hand
and Cullen counters with a nice body shot.
Sandusky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cullen eats them both and turns towards Sandusky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandusky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sandusky.
Sandusky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cullen misses with a left hand
and Sandusky counters with a shoot takedown. Cullen fights it but they end up in guard.
Sandusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Cullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandusky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cullen is keeping the position for now.
Sandusky wants to control from the top but Cullen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky throwing strikes from guard but Cullen blocks nicely.
Sandusky tries to free his leg and advance position but Cullen is retaining full guard.
Sandusky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sandusky wants to pass the guard but Cullen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandusky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandusky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cullen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cullen has escaped and now he's on top!
Sandusky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cullen has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen stands up from half guard.
Sandusky misses with a double jab.
Cullen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cullen throws a body punch but Sandusky moves out of range.
Cullen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sandusky.
Sandusky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cullen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandusky thinking.
Cullen throws a combination that misses
and Sandusky counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandusky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cullen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen thows a body shot but no joy.
Sandusky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cullen doesn't seem bothered though.
Cullen clobbers Sandusky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gary Sandusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandusky misses with a left hand
and Cullen counters with a nice body shot.
Cullen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandusky.
Cullen takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Cullen.
Sandusky throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cullen counter with a right hand.
Sandusky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cullen.
Cullen swings widly with a right hand
and Sandusky counters with a single leg into guard. Cullen didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandusky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandusky postures up in Cullen's guard and throws a big left but Cullen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gary Sandusky will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cullen's corner calls for a 1-2. Cullen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sandusky throws a sloppy body shot
and Cullen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sandusky misses with a double jab
and Cullen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandusky throws a sloppy body shot
and Sandusky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sandusky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cullen misses with a double jab
and Sandusky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sandusky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sandusky moves forwards but Cullen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Cullen.
Cullen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandusky avoids the body shot from Cullen.
Sandusky has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Sandusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandusky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richard Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandusky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sandusky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sandusky swings for the body but Cullen moves out of range.
Cullen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sandusky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sandusky trying to control the pace.
Sandusky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richard Cullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky is looking to advance position but Cullen won't allow it.
Sandusky is trying to control. Cullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cullen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sandusky trying to control from Cullen's half guard. Cullen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cullen keeping full guard, as Sandusky tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sandusky is stalling in the full guard.
Sandusky tries to free his leg and advance position but Cullen is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sandusky content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cullen keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
Gary Sandusky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Sandusky wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cullen lands a slapping body shot.
Sandusky scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Sandusky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cullen doesn't seem phased though.
Sandusky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cullen.
Sandusky shoots in and gets a takedown into Cullen's guard.
Sandusky pushing down on Cullen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gary Sandusky.
I think Sandusky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Sandusky!
Gary Sandusky retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Valdo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valdo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - Go To Sleep. Leo Valdo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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21
157 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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25
150 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Leo Valdo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieddds lands a slapping body shot.
Nieddds lands a jab to Valdo's midsection.
Nieddds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nieddds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdo counters with a single leg into guard. Nieddds didn't expect that.
Nieddds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Valdo postures up.
Nieddds pushes Valdo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nieddds tries to bum rush Valdo with a series of wild strikes but Valdo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valdo dodges the punch combination from Nieddds.
Nieddds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdo misses with a wild body shot.
Valdo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nieddds.
Nieddds slips under a jab.
Nieddds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nieddds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nieddds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valdo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nieddds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nieddds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nieddds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nieddds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nieddds throws a combination that misses
and Valdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valdo digs a good body shot into Nieddds's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdo thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Nieddds misses
and Valdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdo jabs at Nieddds's body.
Valdo connects with a nice looking jab.
Nieddds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valdo counters with a left and a right that stings Nieddds.
Valdo misses with a straight left.
Valdo throws a poor cross that misses
and Nieddds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdo avoids the body shot from Nieddds.
Valdo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nieddds counters with a nice uppercut.
Nieddds jabs at Valdo's body.
Nieddds misses with a series of wild punches.
Nieddds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nieddds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdo takes a swing at Nieddds's ribcage but misses.
Valdo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nieddds misses with a double jab
and Valdo counters with a nice body shot.
Nieddds misses with an uppercut
and Valdo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nieddds throws a right hand that misses
and Valdo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nieddds scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Valdo.
Nieddds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valdo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nieddds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nieddds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valdo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nieddds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valdo in his tracks.
Valdo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdo misses with a few strikes there.
Nieddds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nieddds throws a right hand that misses
and Valdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdo blocks a jab.
Valdo throws a series of punches but Nieddds moves out of range.
Nieddds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdo.
Nieddds misses with a wild combination.
Valdo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nieddds.
Valdo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nieddds. Nieddds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valdo scores with a hook to the body. Nieddds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nieddds lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Valdo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nieddds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nieddds is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdo rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdo clinches with his opponent.
Nieddds keeps control of Valdo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valdo breaks the clinch.
Valdo looks to land a right hand but Nieddds moved out of range.
Valdo looks to throw the jab but Nieddds is out of range.
Nieddds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobby Nieddds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nieddds throws a combination that misses
and Valdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieddds misses with a double jab
and Valdo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valdo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valdo missing with a left hand there. Nieddds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds misses with a wild body shot.
Nieddds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nieddds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nieddds lands a really nice looking cross but Valdo seems unphased.
Nieddds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nieddds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valdo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nieddds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valdo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nieddds defending well as Valdo loads up on a big left hand.
Nieddds throws an off balance right hand
and Nieddds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Valdo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valdo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nieddds throws a right hand that misses
and Valdo counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdo blocks a jab.
Valdo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nieddds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valdo thinking.
Valdo scores with a hook to the body. Nieddds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nieddds misses with a hook to the body
and Valdo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valdo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nieddds misses with a wild combination.
Leo Valdo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nieddds looks to land a combination. Valdo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nieddds throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nieddds throws a combination that misses
and Valdo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nieddds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nieddds lands the left hand.
Nieddds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobby Nieddds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieddds swings widly with a right hand
and Valdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valdo closes the distance but Nieddds moves to the side
and Nieddds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valdo thinking.
Nieddds connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Nieddds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valdo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nieddds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdo.
Nieddds throws a right and a left that Valdo avoids nicely.
Nieddds misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Valdo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nieddds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdo manages to avoid it.
Nieddds throws a body punch but Valdo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds lands a nice shot that snaps Valdo's head back.
Valdo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nieddds to score with a decent uppercut.
Nieddds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nieddds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valdo counters with a straight right hand.
Valdo dips to his left and cracks Nieddds with an uppercut!
Valdo misses with a jab to the body
and Nieddds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nieddds misses the body punch
and Valdo counters with a straight right hand.
Nieddds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdo counters with a right hand to the body.
Nieddds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valdo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leo Valdo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nieddds throws an off balance right hand
and Nieddds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nieddds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valdo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nieddds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nieddds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdo moves away from the strike by Nieddds.
Valdo thuds a left hand into Nieddds's body.
Nieddds avoids the body shot from Valdo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Valdo misses.
Nieddds avoids the body shot from Valdo.
Nieddds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valdo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nieddds counters with a series of strikes. Valdo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valdo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nieddds.
Nieddds throws a looping overhand right but Valdo ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Valdo misses.
Nice jab there from Valdo.
Nieddds misses with a combination
letting Valdo counter with a right hand.
Nieddds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nieddds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nieddds blocks a jab.
Valdo punishes Nieddds's body with a nice straight punch.
Nieddds swings for the body but Valdo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valdo lands the left hand.
Nieddds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdo counters with a left and a right that stings Nieddds.
Nieddds misses with a double jab
letting Valdo counter with a right hand.
Valdo throws a right hand that Nieddds ducks under and follows up with a left that Nieddds also avoids with ease.
Nieddds misses with an uppercut.
Valdo lands a jab-cross combination.
Valdo lands with a nice body punch.
Nieddds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Valdo is trying to break the clinch but Nieddds is controlling him.
A short right from Nieddds on the inside.
Valdo is trying to force a seperation but Nieddds has the dominant position.
Nieddds breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nieddds misses with a series of wild punches.
Nieddds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valdo throws a hook to the side of Nieddds's head but Nieddds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nieddds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valdo counters with a right hand to the body.
Nieddds connects with a body shot that sends Valdo's belly button to the back.
Valdo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nieddds counters with a series of strikes. Valdo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nieddds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nieddds misses with a combination
and Valdo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valdo misses with a right hand
and Nieddds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdo.
Nieddds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valdo throws a shot to the body.
Nieddds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valdo counters with a nice body shot.
Nieddds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nieddds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nieddds.
Nieddds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nieddds throws a body punch but Valdo moves out of range.
Valdo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Valdo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Valdo finds it's way through Nieddds's defenses.
Valdo dodges the punch combination from Nieddds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Valdo clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nieddds throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nieddds thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Nieddds. Those never looked like landing.
Nieddds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Valdo.
Nieddds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valdo throws an overhand right that lands on Nieddds's shoulder, as Nieddds tries to avoid the shot.
Valdo scores with a jab.
Nieddds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nieddds throws a right hand that Valdo ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdo also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nieddds throws a series of punches but Valdo avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Nieddds misses
and Valdo counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds misses with a double jab
and Valdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nieddds misses with a double jab
and Nieddds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdo jabs Nieddds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nieddds misses with a lunging right hand
and Valdo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nieddds misses with a left hand
and Valdo counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdo misses with a lunging right hand
and Nieddds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nieddds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valdo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nieddds punishes Valdo's body with a nice straight punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nieddds.
Nieddds misses with a combination
and Nieddds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nieddds throws a combination that misses
and Valdo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valdo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nieddds misses with a body shot.
Valdo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nieddds throws out the jab.
Nieddds fails to land with a series of punches.
Nieddds throws a big shot that misses.
Nieddds jabs Valdo right on the nose. Valdo blinks but takes it well.
Valdo thows a body shot but no joy.
Nieddds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdo dodges the punch combination from Nieddds.
Nieddds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valdo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valdo connects with the punch.
Nieddds misses with a hook
and Valdo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valdo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nieddds throws a series of punches but Valdo moves out of range.
Nieddds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nieddds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nieddds slips under a jab from Valdo.
Nieddds lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nieddds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nieddds swings for the body but Valdo moves out of range.
Valdo misses with a jab to the body
and Nieddds counters with a right hand to the body.
Valdo throws an off balance right hand
and Nieddds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nieddds misses with a right hand
and Valdo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Nieddds misses the target.
Valdo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nieddds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valdo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Nieddds.
Nieddds moves out of range as Valdo strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Leo Valdo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nieddds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valdo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nieddds swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Valdo counter with a right hand.
Valdo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieddds is just out of range.
Valdo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nieddds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valdo misses with a wild combination.
Nieddds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nieddds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nieddds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valdo thinking.
Valdo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Valdo.
Valdo punishes Nieddds's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdo dodges the punch combination from Nieddds.
Nieddds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nieddds thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nieddds misses with a jab to the body
and Valdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nieddds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nieddds misses with a shot to the body
and Valdo counters with a left to the body.
Nieddds is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nieddds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Valdo.
Nieddds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nieddds swings for the body but Valdo moves out of range.
Nieddds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valdo counters with a three punch combo that has Nieddds backing up. Nieddds nods at Valdo to acknowledge the strikes.
Valdo lands a really nice looking cross but Nieddds seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Nieddds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nieddds on the side of the head.
Valdo throws a nice looking combination but Nieddds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nieddds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nieddds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valdo throws a jab when Nieddds was well out of range.
Valdo throws a series of punches but Nieddds avoids them all with ease.
Nieddds throws a big shot that misses.
Nieddds scores with a jab to the body.
Nieddds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdo.
Nieddds fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nieddds to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nieddds jabs Valdo right on the nose. Valdo blinks but takes it well.
Valdo connects with a right hand. Nieddds shakes it off.
Valdo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nieddds misses with a combination
and Valdo counters with a nice body shot.
Nieddds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nieddds tests Valdo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nieddds misses with the combination.
Nieddds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valdo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nieddds scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nieddds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nieddds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieddds is just out of range.
Valdo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nieddds.
Bobby Nieddds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nieddds throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nieddds throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Valdo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nieddds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nieddds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Valdo.
Well Valdo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Valdo!
Leo Valdo is the new featherweight champion!
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