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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Kausch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Kausch!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kausch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kausch off to one side.
Kausch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Kausch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kausch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kausch has a takedown stuffed.
Mark Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kausch.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kausch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Ryan Kausch has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kausch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kausch off to one side.
Evans flashes Kausch a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kausch's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kausch crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Evans punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Evans!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Vaughn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Vaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Vaughn is avoiding it.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Vaughn, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Vaughn against the cage but Vaughn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vaughn lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaughn.
Vaughn closes the distance and clinches.
Vaughn lands an elbow inside.
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vaughn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vaughn is working hard here to advance position.
Vaughn wants to control but Jackson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughn misses with a strike from the bottom.
Vaughn is trying to buck Jackson off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vaughn gets full guard.
Vaughn has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Vaughn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Vaughn striking from the bottom here.
Vaughn wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Vaughn is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson won't allow Vaughn to get back to his feet.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Vaughn has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson pushes Vaughn up against the cage in a clinch.
Vaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vaughn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Vaughn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaughn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vaughn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson rushes Vaughn and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vaughn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaughn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vaughn is on top in guard.
Vaughn trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaughn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vaughn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vaughn somewhat.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vaughn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Vaughn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vaughn taking a break here but Jackson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaughn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vaughn controlling the action here.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vaughn controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ricky Vaughn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaughn is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Vaughn circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaughn dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Vaughn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vaughn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vaughn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
Vaughn throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Vaughn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vaughn drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Vaughn off! Vaughn jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Vaughn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Vaughn landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Vaughn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaughn's half guard.
Vaughn is trying to control but can't.
Vaughn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vaughn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vaughn throws a strike from the bottom but Jackson passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaughn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Vaughn wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Vaughn lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jackson hold on?!
Vaughn lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Vaughn.
What can Jackson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jackson breaks Vaughn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ricky Vaughn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Vaughn pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vaughn leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vaughn shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaughn defends it nicely.
Vaughn scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vaughn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vaughn content to control rather than advance.
Jackson tries to roll over but Vaughn keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vaughn is controlling the pace.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Ricky Vaughn.
I think Vaughn 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Vaughn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. James Wayne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Hunt's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne stuffs the takedown.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Wayne sprawls well.
Hunt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet but Hunt drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt controls the position from side control.
Wayne is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wayne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hunt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wayne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hunt connects with a decent elbow.
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wayne dodges the ground and pound from Hunt.
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wayne has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with the ground and pound but Wayne regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wayne pushes Hunt off looking to stand but Hunt dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne misses with a series of wild punches.
Wayne stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wayne sprawls well initially but Hunt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
Wayne tries to kick Hunt off but Hunt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
Wayne looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wayne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunt.
Wayne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wayne tries to stand but Hunt is controlling his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Wayne working away.
Hunt is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Hunt taking a bit of punishment here - Wayne scoring with strikes.
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.
Wayne cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hunt looking for a sweep but Wayne has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wayne putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wayne is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wayne looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hunt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to hold on to Wayne's head to control him but Wayne postures up.
Wayne stands up from half guard.
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Wayne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayne is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wayne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wayne working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to stand up but Hunt manages to regain full guard.
James Wayne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wayne thows a big elbow that misses.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Wayne dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hunt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Wayne counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hunt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Wayne counters with a left and a right that stings Hunt.
James Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a good, hard body kick but Hunt shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a big head kick but Hunt shrugs it off.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hunt has eaten all the pies!
Hunt shoots and misses
and Wayne counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Wayne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a takedown into side control.
Hunt tries to bench press Wayne off him but Wayne keeps the position.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Wayne decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hunt to his feet.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wayne on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a two punch combination.
Wayne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wayne pushes Hunt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hunt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands an elbow.
Wayne on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hunt scores with punches from side control.
Hunt prevents Wayne from escaping the position.
Hunt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wayne down.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet but Hunt drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wayne 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Wayne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pawlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Pawlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlowski wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Pawlowski misses with a wild body shot.
Pawlowski misses with a body kick.
Christ misses with a head kick.
Pawlowski darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.
Pawlowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Christ was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Christ swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pawlowski is now in Christ's guard. A big mistake from Christ there, giving up the dominant position!
Pawlowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pawlowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ is trying to keep Pawlowski in close.
Christ has his foot on Pawlowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pawlowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Pawlowski distracts Christ with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Christ lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Pawlowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pawlowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski wants to get up but he can't break Christ's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christ looks gassed!
Pawlowski trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pawlowski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Christ Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pawlowski's back instead.
Christ gets his hands free as Pawlowski looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Pawlowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pawlowski just trying to survive but Christ is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pawlowski holding on to Christ's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Christ is not going to allow Pawlowski to sit and survive in this position.
Pawlowski showing good submission defense here.
Pawlowski trying to control the hands but Christ won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pawlowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Christ's guard. Nice work there by Pawlowski.
Pawlowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pawlowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pawlowski trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Pawlowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Alex Pawlowski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pawlowski.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but Pawlowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ gets caught flat footed, as Pawlowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pawlowski wants to get up but he can't break Christ's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pawlowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pawlowski wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Pawlowski is working Christ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pawlowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pawlowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Christ is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawlowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pawlowski tries to clinch there but Christ circles away.
Pawlowski is looking to clinch but Christ is avoiding it.
Pawlowski rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage.
Pawlowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christ is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski breaks from the clinch.
Pawlowski tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ has his takedown stuffed
and Pawlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Pawlowski lands but Christ takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Pawlowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pawlowski gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pawlowski lands a few punches from side control.
Pawlowski working the head and body with strikes.
Pawlowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Christ prevents Pawlowski from moving into mount.
Christ wants to control but Pawlowski postures up.
Christ tries to buck Pawlowski off but Pawlowski is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pawlowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Pawlowski scores with a four punch combination!
Pawlowski throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alex Pawlowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christ is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christ tries for a kimura but Pawlowski is defending well.
Christ working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlowski tries to buck Christ off but Christ is having none of it.
Pawlowski striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Christ is breathing heavily.
Christ is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pawlowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski sneaks back into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pawlowski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pawlowski is trying to maintain the position but Christ is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pawlowski tries to clinch up but Christ circles away and keeps his distance.
Christ fails with the takedown
and Pawlowski counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Pawlowski.
Nice body kick there by Pawlowski.
Pawlowski tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pawlowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pawlowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pawlowski is nestled in close to Christ, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pawlowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Christ looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pawlowski passes into side control!
Pawlowski working away.
Pawlowski working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ trying to remain calm as Pawlowski controls from the top position.
Pawlowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
Pawlowski controls the position.
Pawlowski decides to stand back up. Pawlowski steps back and let's Christ get back to his feet.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt
and Pawlowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Christ escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pawlowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pawlowski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Christ Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pawlowski's back instead.
Christ looking for the choke from the back.
Christ looking for the RNC.
Christ looking to break Pawlowski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pawlowski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Christ will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pawlowski breaks Christ's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pawlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christ is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pawlowski trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking for a guillotine here but Pawlowski defends easily.
Pawlowski distracts Christ with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Christ gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pawlowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christ's guard.
Alex Pawlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Pawlowski from controlling successfully.
Christ tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pawlowski is aware though and is defending well.
Christ working for a triangle but Pawlowski defends it easily.
Christ working for a triangle but Pawlowski defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pawlowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Christ misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pawlowski.
Pawlowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christ tries to move into range but Pawlowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pawlowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pawlowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Pawlowski. That snapped Christ's head back.
Christ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pawlowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ tries to roll over but Pawlowski keeps him under control.
Pawlowski working Christ over with strikes.
Pawlowski working the head and body with strikes.
Pawlowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Christ looking for submissions off his back.
Christ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlowski pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlowski pulls his head out easily.
Pawlowski wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ tries for a takedown but Pawlowski circles away easily
and Pawlowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Alex Pawlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ.
Christ gets back to half guard.
It looks like Pawlowski is going to stand back up.
Pawlowski trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ actively working from the bottom here.
Christ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christ is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pawlowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pawlowski drops an elbow to the side of Christ's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pawlowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christ was covering up waiting for the punch and Pawlowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alex Pawlowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlowski landing with the ground and pound.
Pawlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Christ working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawlowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pawlowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christ looking for a guillotine here but Pawlowski defends easily.
Christ working for a triangle but Pawlowski defends it easily.
Christ has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawlowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Pawlowski wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Pawlowski won't allow Christ to sweep him here.
Pawlowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pawlowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Pawlowski from controlling successfully.
Christ is trying to control the position but Pawlowski postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pawlowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Pawlowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ fails with the takedown
and Pawlowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Pawlowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pawlowski is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Pawlowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pawlowski 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Pawlowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Headers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Headers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Dias!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Headers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Dias.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias lands the left hand.
Dias stalks Headers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Headers's face. Headers staggers backwards, shaken.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Headers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias thows a body shot but no joy.
Dias doesn't manage to clinch there - Headers circles away.
Dias scores with a jab. Headers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Headers blocks a jab.
Dias is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Headers.
Dias tries to clinch but Headers moves out of range.
Dias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Headers.
Dias slaps away a takedown attempt from Headers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dias tries to clinch there but Headers circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Dias. That snapped Headers's head back.
Dias lands a left and a right that send Headers crashing to the mat, dazed. Dias thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dias misses with an uppercut. Headers saw that one coming.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Headers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Headers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias is looking to clinch but Headers is avoiding it.
Headers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dias is looking to clinch but Headers is avoiding it.
Headers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dias.
Dias throws a hook but Headers blocks it.
Dias is looking to clinch but Headers is avoiding it.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Headers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dias fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to clinch up but Headers circles away and keeps his distance.
Headers moves out of range of the strikes.
Headers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dias's waist but Dias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Headers off to one side.
Headers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dias.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Headers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias wants to clinch.
Dias tries to clinch up.
Headers blocks a jab.
Dias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Headers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Headers is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias works the jab nicely.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Headers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Headers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Headers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Headers. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dias lands with a nice body punch.
Headers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Headers fails with a takedown attempt.
Dias takes a swing at Headers's ribcage but misses.
Headers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias.
Ricky Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricky Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Headers pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dias pushes Headers up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Headers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Headers gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dias lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dias lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Headers is keeping busy.
Headers tries to break the clinch but Dias is controlling the position.
Headers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Headers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Headers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Headers circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dias lands a big right hand that sends Headers crashing to the mat! Dias stays standing though and waves Headers back to his feet!
Dias misses with a double jab.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Dias 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.
Dias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dias is looking to clinch but Headers is avoiding it.
Dias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dias lands a left and a right that send Headers crashing to the mat, dazed. Dias thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Headers is rocked!
Dias clinches but Headers breaks the clinch
and Headers counters with a left and a right that stings Dias.
Dias tries to clinch up
and Headers counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Headers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Dias misses.
Headers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dias throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Headers on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Dias feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Headers sprawling to the canvas! Headers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dias finish him?!
Oh Headers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Headers - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Dias!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyam Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaggerrjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaggerrjack has chosen Till i Colapse as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eyam Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaggerrjack!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver shoots in but no luck this time.
Silver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jaggerrjack did well to prevent Silver getting side control.
Jaggerrjack is not content to let Silver control the position.
Silver is looking for a kimura here.
Silver controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaggerrjack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silver pulls his head out easily.
Jaggerrjack is looking to improve his position.
Jaggerrjack gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silver passes Jaggerrjack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silver is looking for a kimura but Jaggerrjack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silver to get the leverage.
Silver is stalling here. Jaggerrjack is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silver seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jaggerrjack has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Silver is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jaggerrjack's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaggerrjack is pressing down on Silver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silver is holding on for now.
Silver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silver wants to sweep here but Jaggerrjack controlling him for the moment.
Silver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaggerrjack has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaggerrjack swings around for an armbar but Silver sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jaggerrjack's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyam Silver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silver looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jaggerrjack!
Jaggerrjack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaggerrjack tries to improve his position but instead Silver has taken his back!
Silver lands punches and elbows.
Jaggerrjack has hold of Silver's leg, trying to break free but it's let Silver lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Jaggerrjack is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Silver throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eyam Silver!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Akimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Akimbo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor really is a fat lump.
Akimbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
Akimbo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akimbo shoots in but no luck this time.
Akimbo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Rob Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Akimbo.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Marcus Akimbo has been cut.
A punch combination from Akimbo misses.
Akimbo tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akimbo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Akimbo has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor wants to break free but Akimbo has control.
Akimbo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Taylor can't fight it off and eventually Akimbo manages to take the fight to the floor. Taylor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akimbo stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Akimbo!
Taylor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akimbo is looking to escape.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor cracks Akimbo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Taylor trying to control but Akimbo is having none of it.
Akimbo is in a horrible position here. Taylor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Akimbo is bucking up trying to escape but Taylor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Akimbo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taylor cracks Akimbo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Akimbo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor with shots to the head and body - Akimbo looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimbo working to try and regain half guard.
Akimbo looks gassed!
Akimbo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akimbo is in a horrible position here. Taylor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taylor controlling from mount.
Taylor tries to control but Akimbo wriggling away.
Taylor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Akimbo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akimbo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Akimbo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Akimbo's legs.
Akimbo manages to get back to half guard.
Akimbo trying to get back to full guard but Taylor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akimbo is trying desperately to improve position.
Taylor is landing with some decent strikes but Akimbo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Akimbo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akimbo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akimbo gets slowly back to his feet.
Akimbo avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor jabs at Akimbo's body.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Taylor.
Rob Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Marcus Akimbo's cut even more.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Akimbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Akimbo.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Akimbo on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akimbo's half guard.
Taylor controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimbo wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Akimbo tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Akimbo defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor is keen to just control but Akimbo is a slippery customer.
Akimbo pushes Taylor off looking to stand but Taylor dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akimbo but Akimbo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akimbo tries to clinch but Taylor moves away
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taylor trying to control but Akimbo is working from the bottom.
Akimbo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akimbo is looking to stand back up but Taylor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Akimbo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimbo wants to sweep but Taylor has passed to side control!
Taylor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Akimbo shoots in but no luck this time.
Rob Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Akimbo.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Akimbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Akimbo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akimbo gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Akimbo throws a combination that misses
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Akimbo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akimbo misses with a hook.
Akimbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akimbo counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
It looks like Rob Taylor has been cut.
Akimbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akimbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor throws and low kick but Akimbo moves out of range easily.
Akimbo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Akimbo is bucking up trying to escape but Taylor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Akimbo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Taylor dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Akimbo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akimbo gets slowly back to his feet.
Akimbo moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akimbo scores with a three punch combo!
Marcus Akimbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akimbo sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taylor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Akimbo to stand up.
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Akimbo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Akimbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Akimbo is working for takedown but Taylor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rob Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Akimbo.
Akimbo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akimbo wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Akimbo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taylor throws a head kick but Akimbo moves out of range.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Akimbo pushes him off.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and Akimbo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taylor lands a jab to Akimbo's midsection.
Akimbo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akimbo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akimbo misses with a double jab
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akimbo won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Taylor scoring with punches and elbows.
Akimbo is trying to improve his position.
Akimbo throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Akimbo is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working the strikes but Akimbo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Akimbo is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Akimbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akimbo.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akimbo pinned against the cage. Akimbo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Taylor lands.
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Akimbo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akimbo has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akimbo has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akimbo.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Akimbo is controlling him.
Akimbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akimbo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Akimbo has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Akimbo won't allow it.
Taylor tries to circle away but Akimbo has him pinned against the cage.
Akimbo jumps guard.
Rob Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor trying to control but Akimbo is working from the bottom.
Marcus Akimbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akimbo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Meite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Le Clerc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Clerc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chicane - Saltwater. Solomon Meite has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Meite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Le Clerc!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le Clerc defends it nicely.
Le Clerc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Le Clerc lands strikes from half guard.
Meite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Le Clerc is nestled in close to Meite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Le Clerc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Le Clerc working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Meite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Le Clerc scores with a couple of nice shots.
Le Clerc is thwarting Meite's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Le Clerc lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meite is looking for a sweep. Le Clerc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meite is working hard here to advance position.
Le Clerc is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meite wants to get back to his feet but Le Clerc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Le Clerc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Le Clerc stops Meite from standing up.
Le Clerc connects with a couple of short punches.
Le Clerc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meite's head.
Meite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Clerc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Clerc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Le Clerc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meite wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Clerc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Le Clerc won't allow Meite to get back to his feet.
Meite is breathing heavily.
Le Clerc connects with a couple of short punches.
Le Clerc prevents Meite from getting back to his feet.
Meite keeping full guard, as Le Clerc tries to pass.
Meite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Clerc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meite's head.
Le Clerc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Clerc chips away with some ground and pound.
Meite trying to strike off his back.
Le Clerc throwing strikes from guard but Meite blocks nicely.
Le Clerc scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meite wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Clerc stands up over Meite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Le Clerc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Le Clerc tries to free his leg and advance position but Meite is retaining full guard.
Le Clerc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Le Clerc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meite's head.
Le Clerc cracks Meite with a solid left hand.
Le Clerc throws a strike but Meite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Meite preventing the sweep.
Meite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Le Clerc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meite has managed to get both his arms back between Le Clerc's legs - danger averted.
Le Clerc looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Meite has picked Le Clerc up and slammed him! Le Clerc can't keep hold of the triangle and Meite manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meite working the body and head with strikes.
Le Clerc tries to buck Meite off but Meite is having none of it.
Meite stands up.
Le Clerc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Le Clerc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meite sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meite is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Le Clerc's half guard.
Meite trying to control the action but Le Clerc is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meite sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Le Clerc manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Le Clerc dominated that round.
That's time! Meite's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Le Clerc shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Le Clerc was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meite taking shots to the head.
Meite wants to hold on but Le Clerc pushes him away.
Meite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Le Clerc punishing his opponent with strikes.
Le Clerc putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Le Clerc scoring with strikes but Meite is staying in there.
Meite is looking to improve his position but Le Clerc isn't that keen on the idea.
Le Clerc is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Le Clerc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meite is in a horrible position here. Le Clerc smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Clerc looking to finish Meite with some ground and pound. This is bad for Meite!
Le Clerc with shots to the head and body - Meite looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Le Clerc cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Damien Le Clerc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Le Clerc pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Le Clerc landing strikes from the mount and Meite is in trouble!
Meite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Clerc unloading with bombs!
Meite wants to hold on but Le Clerc pushes him away.
BOOM! Le Clerc connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Le Clerc looking for a guillotine from mount but Meite is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Clerc looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Meite is bucking up trying to escape but Le Clerc cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meite working to try and regain half guard.
Le Clerc lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Le Clerc with shots to the head and body - Meite looks very uncomfortable down there.
Meite is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Le Clerc landing strikes from the mount and Meite is in trouble!
Meite is trying desperately to improve position.
Meite is bucking up trying to escape but Le Clerc cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Le Clerc cracks Meite with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Meite is trying to escape the mount.
Le Clerc raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Le Clerc with a couple of short strikes.
Meite is desperately trying to improve his position but Le Clerc has a good base and remains in mount.
Le Clerc in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Le Clerc lands a heavy elbow.
Le Clerc looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Meite is trying to escape the mount.
Le Clerc raining down shots from the mount!
Meite tries to hold on but Le Clerc postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc with shots to the head and body - Meite looks very uncomfortable down there.
Le Clerc lands a big elbow.
Le Clerc with the ground and pound from mount.
Meite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Le Clerc is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Meite is surviving well by controlling Le Clerc's body position as best he can.
Le Clerc dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Clerc dominating with strikes here.
Le Clerc scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Meite?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Le Clerc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meite wants to clinch up but Le Clerc keeps it at a distance.
Meite with a poor takedown
and Le Clerc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Le Clerc lands strikes from half guard.
Le Clerc is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Meite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meite missing with punches from the bottom.
Le Clerc lands with a punch from half guard.
Meite wants to get back to his feet.
Le Clerc is nestled in close to Meite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Le Clerc trying to pass the guard but Meite defending well.
Le Clerc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meite is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meite tries to roll over but Le Clerc keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Clerc scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Le Clerc lands strikes from half guard.
Meite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Le Clerc scores with a couple of nice shots.
Le Clerc blocks the strikes from Meite.
Meite trying to control here.
Le Clerc winds up and cracks Meite with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meite is looking to improve his position.
Le Clerc is nestled in close to Meite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meite pushes Le Clerc off looking to stand but Le Clerc dives back in and keeps control.
Meite trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meite on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Clerc working the head and body with strikes.
Le Clerc is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Meite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Le Clerc thows a huge punch but Meite dodges it nicely.
Meite wants to control but Le Clerc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Clerc is looking for a kimura but Meite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Le Clerc to get the leverage.
Meite manages to get to full guard.
Le Clerc throwing strikes from guard but Meite blocks nicely.
Le Clerc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meite striking off his back but it's not causing Le Clerc any problems.
Le Clerc working some strikes from top position.
Le Clerc is in close to Meite's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Le Clerc tries to free his leg and advance position but Meite is retaining full guard.
Le Clerc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meite's head.
Meite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Le Clerc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Le Clerc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Le Clerc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Le Clerc is looking to advance position but Meite has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Le Clerc regains half guard.
Le Clerc looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc looking for submissions off his back.
Le Clerc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meite pulls his head out easily.
Le Clerc actively working from the bottom here.
Le Clerc looking for submissions off his back.
Meite trying to control from half guard but Le Clerc is working away.
Le Clerc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Le Clerc really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Meite fails with the takedown
and Le Clerc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Meite throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Le Clerc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meite trying to control the position here.
Le Clerc throws a big right hand that misses.
Le Clerc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Le Clerc is in close to Meite's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Meite wants to stand and escape but Le Clerc is having none of it.
Meite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Clerc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Le Clerc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Clerc working the ground and pound from side control.
Meite is working to avoid the ground and pound but Le Clerc connects with a decent elbow.
Le Clerc working away.
Meite is trying to buck Le Clerc off.
Meite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Meite takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Le Clerc scores with a couple of short elbows.
Le Clerc is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Le Clerc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Le Clerc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Meite is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Meite can't do much from the bottom here.
Le Clerc has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Meite is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Le Clerc yanks on the arm and Meite is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Le Clerc.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Le Clerc!
Damien Le Clerc is the new middleweight champion!
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