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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeronimo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shariq Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jeronimo Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeronimo Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeronimo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shariq Abdul!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abdul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Abdul is keeping the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Abdul keeps moving.
Abdul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Abdul is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Abdul extends an breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Abdul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shariq Abdul!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Acid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Acid!
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, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Acid moves out of range easily.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acid.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Trent Acid has been cut.
Banner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Acid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Acid is out of range.
Acid misses with a looping right.
Banner throws a quick head kick that knocks Acid silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Banner is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Banner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micah Slovavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babe Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micah Slovavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Babe Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slovavich moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Slovavich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruth feints and as Slovavich raises his hands in defense, Ruth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slovavich had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ruth is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slovavich Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ruth's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth covering up well under a series of strikes from Slovavich.
Slovavich looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ruth avoids the strikes from Slovavich.
Slovavich is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ruth up.
Slovavich lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Slovavich lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Slovavich.
Slovavich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ruth knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ruth for a finish.
Slovavich is breathing heavily.
Ruth is trapped and Slovavich is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth wants to get back to his feet.
Slovavich misses with punches from the back.
Ruth is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Slovavich doesn't have the hooks in and Ruth manages to turn into his guard.
Slovavich trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Slovavich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ruth has passed into side control.
Ruth slows the pace down.
Slovavich gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ruth blocks Slovavich's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ruth is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A head kick misses from Ruth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slovavich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruth counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruth stalling.
Ruth is pressed up against the cage. Slovavich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruth down to the mat. Ruth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Slovavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruth moves into the clinch.
Ruth gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Slovavich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slovavich misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ruth stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slovavich flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruth controlling the action here.
Slovavich tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slovavich tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ruth blocks the strikes from Slovavich.
Ruth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slovavich blocks a head kick by Ruth.
Some wild striking there from Ruth.
Ruth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slovavich's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slovavich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slovavich is striking but Ruth is not phased and passes to half guard.
Slovavich punching from the bottom.
Ruth stands up out of the half guard.
Ruth with a poor takedown
and Slovavich counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ruth's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slovavich postures up in Ruth's guard and throws a big left but Ruth blocks it.
Slovavich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slovavich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slovavich throwing strikes from guard but Ruth blocks nicely.
Slovavich throws a strike but Ruth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Micah Slovavich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick by Ruth misses
and Slovavich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruth controlling the position well.
Slovavich works his way into full mount!
Slovavich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slovavich cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ruth is in a horrible position here. Slovavich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Slovavich is landing with some decent strikes but Ruth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slovavich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slovavich throws some wild stikes that Ruth manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slovavich throwing strikes here but Ruth is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Slovavich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ruth is trying to stand.
Ruth tries to hold on but Slovavich pushes him away.
Ruth is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Slovavich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Slovavich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ruth bucks up and throws Slovavich to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ruth closes the distance and clinches.
Ruth stops a takedown attempt from Slovavich.
Ruth breaks from the clinch.
Ruth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slovavich's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ruth avoids a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Slovavich as Ruth shoots in.
Slovavich scores with a takedown into Ruth's guard.
Ruth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slovavich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slovavich throwing strikes but missing.
Slovavich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slovavich chips away with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruth holds on and takes a little breather.
Slovavich lands a couple of digs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slovavich keeps the fight on the outside.
Slovavich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruth to the mat! Ruth manages to get full guard.
Slovavich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slovavich postures up in Ruth's guard and throws a big left but Ruth blocks it.
Slovavich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slovavich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slovavich throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Slovavich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slovavich thows a huge punch but Ruth dodges it nicely.
Slovavich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruth's head.
Micah Slovavich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slovavich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slovavich's back!
Slovavich breaks Ruth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Slovavich chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruth pulls Slovavich in close to his closed guard and prevents Slovavich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ruth wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Slovavich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slovavich darts in trying to clinch
and Ruth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Slovavich!
Slovavich is looking to improve his position but Ruth isn't that keen on the idea.
Ruth punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ruth lands a big shot there that rocks Slovavich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Slovavich swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Slovavich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slovavich thows a big elbow that misses.
Ruth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth trying to strike off his back.
Slovavich advances to half guard.
Slovavich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruth regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slovavich.
Slovavich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruth is on top in guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Slovavich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Slovavich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Slovavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Micah Slovavich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slovavich controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Slovavich wants to stand up but Ruth is controlling him.
Ruth stands up and waves to Slovavich to follow him.
Micah Slovavich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slovavich tries a knee to the head but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth taking a breather.
Ruth successfully pulls guard.
Slovavich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Slovavich postures up.
Slovavich wants to pass the guard but Ruth is keeping the position.
Ruth throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Slovavich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slovavich trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Slovavich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slovavich tries for a takedown but Ruth circles away easily
and Ruth counters with a shoot takedown. Slovavich fights it but they end up in guard.
Slovavich striking off his back but it's not causing Ruth any problems.
Slovavich controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Slovavich is really struggling to control Ruth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slovavich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Slovavich keeps moving.
Slovavich had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ruth is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slovavich Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ruth's back instead.
Babe Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slovavich doesn't have the hooks in and Ruth manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Babe Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slovavich 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Slovavich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Castiglione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castiglione's entrance music is War Zone - Rob Zombie. A fine choice. Jimbo Slice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francis Castiglione!
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, Jimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castiglione throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slice!
Castiglione swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castiglione misses with an uppercut. Slice saw that one coming.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castiglione swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.
Slice moves into the clinch successfully.
Slice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castiglione fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castiglione letting Slice take a breather here.
Slice misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slice prevents the takedown attempt.
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castiglione rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice wants to clinch.
Francis Castiglione is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castiglione throws a series of punches but Slice moves out of range.
Slice closes the distance and pushes Castiglione back into the cage.
Castiglione is working for takedown but Slice is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Castiglione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castiglione backwards.
Slice with a knee to the head.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slice avoiding damage.
Slice lands a right hand.
Slice digs a right hand underneath Castiglione's ribcage. Castiglione let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castiglione tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slice.
Castiglione blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castiglione is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slice leaning against his opponent.
Slice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castigliones head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slice.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castiglione blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice is leaning against Castiglione and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slice lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Slice.
Slice lands a nice elbow.
Slice lands a nice uppercut.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Castiglione uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castiglione tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castiglione tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castiglione jumps guard but Slice stands there with Castiglione around his waist. Castiglione gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slice displaying some good clinch control by pressing Castiglione up against the cage.
Slice throws an elbow but it misses.
Slice lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castiglione.
Slice stops a takedown attempt from Castiglione.
Castiglione is breathing heavily.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Castiglione tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.
Slice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Castiglione.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Castiglione.
Castiglione blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castiglione.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castiglione takes an elbow to the temple.
Castiglione fails to pull guard.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Castiglione uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castiglione backwards.
Slice prevents Castiglione from breaking the clinch.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castiglione tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Castiglione blocking some punches.
Slice tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castiglione manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castiglione wants to control the position but Slice says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Slice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castiglione knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slice seems to be looking for submissions.
Castiglione gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Slice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castiglione moves out of range of the body kick.
Castiglione thuds his right hand into Slice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Castiglione.
Castiglione throws out a loose jab but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castiglione ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Francis Castiglione is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castiglione smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Castiglione throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Castiglione misses with a two punch combination.
Castiglione throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Castiglione keeps the fight on the outside.
Castiglione keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castiglione throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castiglione misses with the combination.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Castiglione swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slice drives through and clinches with Castiglione against the cage.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Castiglione uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castiglione has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.
Slice has Castiglione pressed against the cage, preventing Castiglione from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Slice.
Castiglione tries for a takedown but Slice manages to get underhooks.
Castiglione is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castiglione fails to pull guard.
Slice using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castiglione has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slice lands a left hand.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Castiglione.
Slice scores with a shot to the side of Castiglione's head.
Castiglione is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Castiglione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slice drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slice goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Castiglione has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slice but great work by Castiglione.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castiglione is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Castiglione are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Castiglione is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castiglione tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Slice is controlling Castiglione's trapped leg to prevent Castiglione from advancing to side control.
Slice is trying to get back to full guard.
Castiglione is looking to stall here but Slice recovers full guard.
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.
Castiglione preventing the sweep.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Castiglione from controlling successfully.
Slice is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castiglione pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Francis Castiglione will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Castiglione both land. Nice combination.
Castiglione misses the body punch
and Slice moves into the clinch.
Slice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castiglione blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Slice.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Castiglione is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slice lands a nice elbow.
Slice keeps control of Castiglione as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Castiglione is working for takedown but Slice is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slice pushes Castiglione back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castiglione blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Castiglione.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slice gets underhooks to prevent Castiglione's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Castiglione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Castiglione uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castiglione tries for a takedown but Slice manages to get underhooks.
Slice manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
Castiglione tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slice lands a right hand.
Slice digs a right hand underneath Castiglione's ribcage. Castiglione let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castiglione is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castiglione has Slice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slice controlling the action here for a moment.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Castiglione.
Slice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castigliones head.
Slice gets underhooks to prevent Castiglione's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Castiglione wants to break free but Slice has control.
Slice lands with a left to the head.
Slice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castiglione is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Castiglione swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Slice pushes Castiglione up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice looking to throw knees to the head but Castiglione is blocking nicely.
Castiglione takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Slice.
A shot in the inside from Slice.
Slice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slice working aggressively here.
Slice tries a knee to the head but Castiglione blocks it.
Slice prevents the takedown attempt.
Castiglione changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Castiglione avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Slice shoots for a double leg takedown but Castiglione sprawls well. He's pushed Slice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castiglione blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castiglione can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Slice effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Slice gets through Castiglione's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castiglione tries to pull guard but Slice holds him up against the cage and eventually Castiglione drops back down to his feet.
Castiglione blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Castiglione uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castiglione avoiding damage as Slice throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimbo Slice.
I think Slice has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joell Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Runnar Borowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borowski has chosen Civil War as his entrance music. Runnar Borowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joell Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Runnar Borowski!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ortiz's hands.
Ortiz pushes Borowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Borowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Borowski tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Borowski misses with a knee to the head.
Ortiz wants a takedown.
Ortiz gets control of Borowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ortiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Ortiz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borowski won't allow Ortiz to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ortiz holds on and takes a little breather.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borowski is one step ahead there.
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.
Ortiz is controlling Borowski's posture.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borowski is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Borowski manages to pass to side control.
Borowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
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.
Ortiz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz has one foot on Borowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Runnar Borowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Borowski moves into range and clinches up with Ortiz.
Borowski misses with a knee to the head.
Ortiz has Borowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Borowski misses with a knee strike.
Borowski trying to land knees to the body.
Borowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Borowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Borowski avoids the damage to the body.
Ortiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ortiz wants a takedown.
Borowski throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Borowski uses from the top position.
Ortiz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz has a closed guard, preventing Borowski from standing up.
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.
Ortiz wants to sweep here but Borowski controlling him for the moment.
Borowski is looking to stand up but Ortiz won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borowski is one step ahead there.
Ortiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortiz tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Borowski clinches but Ortiz breaks the clinch
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borowski won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ortiz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ortiz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ortiz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Borowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Ortiz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ortiz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ortiz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ortiz with the ground and pound but Borowski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borowski taking some punishment here, with Ortiz in his half guard.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joell Ortiz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borowski, right into the meat.
Ortiz slips under a jab.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Borowski.
Ortiz clobbers Borowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Borowski misses with a looping left.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Borowski is trying to defend but Ortiz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ortiz looks to land a strike but Borowski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Borowski has wrist control.
Ortiz lands a couple of elbows.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borowski is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz postures up in Borowski's guard and throws a big left but Borowski blocks it.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Borowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Borowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Ortiz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Borowski!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working the ground and pound effectively.
Borowski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ortiz.
A nice elbow there by Ortiz.
Ortiz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
Borowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ortiz unloading with bombs!
Ortiz unloads with some shots from mount but Borowski bucks and avoids them well.
Ortiz lands a heavy elbow.
Ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
Ortiz with good strikes from the mount here!
Ortiz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borowski taking shots to the head.
Ortiz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joell Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortiz 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joell Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Marion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marion has chosen Lil Wayne - I Got A Feeling as his entrance music. Quinn Marion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, john johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinn Marion!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marion dodges the punch combination from johnson.
Marion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? johnson is fending him off so far but Marion persists. Nope, johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Marion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marion fails with a takedown attempt.
john johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Marion.
Marion shoots in for a double leg but johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marion circles away.
A head kick misses from johnson.
johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marion.
johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marion controls johnson momentarily but johnson frees himself.
johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Marion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marion is retaining full guard.
johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Marion's legs - danger averted.
Marion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as johnson controls the pace.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that john johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Marion thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marion misses with a takedown attempt
and johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marion is not content to let johnson control the position.
Marion is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but johnson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
johnson controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. john johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Marion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson tries to get to full guard but Marion has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson wants to control but Marion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marion.
Marion seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marion wants to pass the guard but johnson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marion wants to work for an arm triangle but johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
johnson closes the distance and clinches.
johnson pulls guard successfully.
johnson is trying to control the position but Marion postures up.
Marion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marion has johnson in his guard.
Marion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as johnson controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
johnson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Marion to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! johnson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Marion pulls down on the head and he's put johnson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Quinn Marion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Celestino Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Webb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Celestino Caballero!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Webb in his tracks.
Caballero swinging wilding here.
Caballero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Caballero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caballero misses with the combination.
Webb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webb misses with a wild body shot.
Caballero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Webb lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Caballero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caballero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Webb lands with a slapping head kick.
Webb misses the shot to the body.
Caballero throws a hook to the side of Webb's head but Webb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Caballero throws a right hand that Webb ducks under and follows up with a left that Webb also avoids with ease.
Caballero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Caballero moves away from the strike by Webb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb walks into a straight right hand from Caballero.
Caballero tries to bum rush Webb with a series of wild strikes but Webb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Webb throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Caballero's head.
Webb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caballero.
Caballero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Caballero.
Webb lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Webb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caballero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Webb.
Caballero looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caballero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Caballero waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Webb.
Webb slips under a jab.
Webb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caballero.
Webb looks to land a body kick but Caballero moved away.
A slow jab from Webb misses its intended target.
Caballero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Webb misses with a kick to the body.
Webb scores with a kick to the body.
Caballero looks to land a right hand but Webb moved out of range.
Webb throws a head kick that half lands.
Webb slips under a jab from Caballero.
Webb is looking to land body kicks.
A solid body kick from Webb.
Webb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Webb.
Webb scores with a nice body kick.
Webb throws a head kick that Caballero semi-blocks.
It looks like Celestino Caballero has been cut.
Webb lands a nice shot to the body.
Webb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caballero.
A head kick misses from Webb.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Webb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caballero takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Caballero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Webb lands a head kick. Caballero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Webb throws a head kick that Caballero semi-blocks.
Webb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Webb scores with a spinning back kick!
Webb is looking to wear down Caballero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Webb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caballero takes a step back to recover.
Caballero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Left hook, right uppercut from Webb.
Webb lands a head kick!
Caballero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Webb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb throws a one two combo.
Webb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caballero.
Webb misses with a wild body shot.
Webb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caballero takes a step back to recover.
Caballero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Webb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Caballero looks to score with a jab to the body but Webb is just out of range.
Webb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Webb misses with a looping left.
Caballero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Webb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caballero.
Webb scores with a head kick.
Caballero moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Caballero.
Caballero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caballero avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Webb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Celestino Caballero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Caballero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Webb counters with a head kick. That will keep Caballero thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Webb tries to bum rush Caballero with a series of wild strikes but Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Webb tries to land a front kick but Caballero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb staying out of range there.
Caballero misses with a few strikes there.
Webb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Webb tries a head kick but it misses.
Caballero blocks a head kick by Webb.
A right-left combo lands from Caballero.
A swing and a miss from Caballero.
Caballero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Webb throws a body kick that misses.
Caballero looks to land a left hand but Webb moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Caballero misses its intended target.
Webb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Webb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caballero is breathing heavily.
Webb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Webb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Webb.
Caballero moves out of range as Webb throws a body kick.
Caballero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caballero fails to land with a series of punches.
Webb throws a shot from downtown. Caballero moves away and avoids it.
Webb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Webb throws out a powerful jab.
Webb throws a push kick but Caballero slaps the foot to one side.
Webb misses with a straight left.
Webb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caballero.
Webb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Caballero.
Webb ducks right into an uppercut from Caballero.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caballero.
Webb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb scores with a leg kick.
Caballero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Webb finds it's way round the side to connect with Caballero's head.
Webb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caballero's calf.
Webb looks to throw the jab but Caballero is out of range.
Caballero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Webb slams his shin into Caballero's torso.
Nice body kick there by Webb.
Webb lands a high kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Caballero might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Webb has got the better of the exchanges.
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!
Caballero defending well as Webb loads up on a big left hand.
Webb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Caballero there.
Caballero blocks the body kick.
Webb throws a front kick that sends Caballero stumbling back into the cage.
Webb misses with a double jab
and Caballero counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero avoids the body shot from Webb.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Webb.
Caballero throws the left hand but Webb avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Webb is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Webb.
Nice body kick from Webb.
Caballero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caballero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Webb.
Webb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caballero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Webb throws the kick towards the body but Caballero avoids it.
A nice combination there by Caballero.
Caballero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Webb slips under a jab from Caballero.
Webb loads up on a big right hand but Caballero slips the punch.
Webb throws a right hand that Caballero ducks under and follows up with a left that Caballero also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Webb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters circling a little - Webb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Webb - that will leave a mark!
Webb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caballero.
Caballero misses with a two punch combination.
Caballero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Webb.
Webb throws a head kick that misses.
Webb thuds his shin into the meat of Caballero's side.
Webb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Webb.
Webb scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Webb is looking to land body kicks.
Caballero ducks under a wild hook from Webb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Webb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Celestino Caballero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caballero just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Webb misses.
Caballero blocks a jab.
Webb walks into a stiff left hand from Caballero.
Webb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caballero misses with a double jab
and Webb counters with a good, hard body kick but Caballero shrugs it off.
Webb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Caballero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Webb throws the kick towards the body but Caballero avoids it.
Webb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Webb scores with a shot to the body.
Webb scores with a push kick.
Webb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caballero can do to turn this around?
Caballero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caballero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Webb counters with a good, hard body kick but Caballero shrugs it off.
Caballero walks into a jab.
Webb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Webb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Webb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Webb lands a nice looking body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Webb.
Caballero moves out of range as Webb throws a body kick.
Webb lands a head kick!
Webb throws a nice head kick!
Webb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Webb pushes Caballero away with a front kick.
Webb throws an overhand right that lands on Caballero's shoulder, as Caballero tries to avoid the shot.
Caballero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Caballero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb misses with a kick to the body.
Webb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Webb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Webb misses with a kick to the body.
Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Webb.
A punch combination from Webb misses.
Webb throws a head kick that half lands.
Caballero loads up on a big right hand but Webb slips the punch.
Caballero moves out of range of the body kick from Webb.
Caballero throws out a powerful jab.
Caballero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Webb.
Caballero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caballero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Webb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Caballero is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Caballero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Webb scores with a push kick.
Caballero looks to score with a jab to the body but Webb is just out of range.
Webb throws a body kick that misses.
Webb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Webb moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caballero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Webb misses with a body shot.
Webb scores with a kick to the body.
Caballero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Webb throws the kick towards the body but Caballero avoids it.
Webb blocks a jab.
Caballero throws a right hand that Webb ducks under and follows up with a left that Webb also avoids with ease.
Webb throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb lands a high kick!
Webb throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Webb.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Webb throws a push kick but Caballero slaps the foot to one side.
Caballero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Webb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caballero works the jab nicely.
Webb scores with a nice body kick.
Caballero just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caballero throws a looping overhand right but Webb ducks down to avoid it.
Webb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Webb thows a body shot but no joy.
Caballero misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Webb clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Celestino Caballero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caballero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Webb misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Caballero scores with a four punch combination!
Webb throws a head kick that half lands.
Webb staying out of range there.
Webb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Webb misses with a kick to the body.
Caballero blocks the body kick.
Caballero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caballero.
Webb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Caballero throws a jab but it's blocked by Webb.
Webb throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Webb. Caballero shrugs it off though.
Webb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Webb throws a head kick but Caballero moves out of range.
Webb is looking to slow Caballero down with leg kicks.
Webb looks for the body kick but Caballero saw that one coming.
Crunch! Webb slams his shin into Caballero's torso.
A big right from Caballero misses.
Webb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Webb throws a head kick that misses.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Webb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Caballero jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Webb - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Webb's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Webb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Caballero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caballero throws a right hand that Webb ducks under and follows up with a left that Webb also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Caballero.
Caballero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Webb.
Webb thuds his shin into the meat of Caballero's side.
Caballero throws a hook but Webb blocks it.
Caballero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Caballero.
Caballero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Webb's head backwards.
Webb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Webb misses with a double jab.
Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Webb.
Webb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Webb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caballero.
Caballero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caballero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Webb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Webb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Caballero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caballero misses with a double jab
and Webb counters with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Webb.
Webb throws a sloppy head kick and Caballero moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Webb. That snapped Caballero's head back.
Caballero moves away from the strike by Webb.
Caballero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Webb works over Caballero's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Webb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero blocks the body kick.
Webb connects with a high kick.
Webb drops his hands momentarily and Caballero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Webb lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Webb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Caballero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Webb keeps Caballero at a distance using the push kick.
Webb misses with a kick to the body.
Webb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Webb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caballero.
Webb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Webb had his way with Celestino Caballero in that round.
The cut man is working on Celestino Caballero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Webb slips under a jab from Caballero.
Caballero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Webb misses the shot to the body.
Webb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caballero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Webb.
Caballero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Webb throws out the jab.
Webb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Caballero as he connects with a hook.
Caballero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Webb counters with a nice body kick.
Caballero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caballero manages to avoid it.
Caballero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Webb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caballero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Webb avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero misses the jab.
Webb swinging wilding here.
Webb misses with a double jab.
Webb misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Webb.
Webb ducks under a wild hook from Caballero.
Webb misses with a body kick.
Webb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caballero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Webb backs up against the cage.
Caballero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Webb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Webb throws a body kick that misses.
Webb scores with the left hand. Caballero knows he should have avoided that one.
Caballero thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.
Webb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caballero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caballero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Webb throws a sloppy head kick and Caballero moves out of range easily.
Webb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caballero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyrone Webb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caballero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webb circles away quickly and effectively.
Caballero misses the jab.
Webb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Caballero sizes up Webb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Webb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caballero's sensitive parts.
Webb throws a wild body kick that Caballero sees coming a mile off.
Caballero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webb lands with a kick to the temple. Caballero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb thows a body shot but no joy.
Webb throws a push kick but Caballero slaps the foot to one side.
Webb avoids the body shot from Caballero.
Caballero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Webb throws a combination that misses
and Caballero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Celestino Caballero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping body kick lands there for Webb.
Caballero ducks under a wild hook from Webb.
Caballero throws an overhand right that lands on Webb's shoulder, as Webb tries to avoid the shot.
Webb just misses with a punch to the body.
Webb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caballero misses with a body shot.
Webb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Caballero blocks the body kick.
Caballero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Webb lands a head kick. Caballero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Webb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero misses with a straight left.
Webb tries a head kick but it misses.
Caballero throws a right and a left that Webb avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Webb.
Webb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caballero throws a right and a left that Webb avoids nicely.
A jab from Webb finds it's way through Caballero's defenses.
Webb moves out of range as Caballero strikes.
Caballero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Webb throws a body punch but Caballero moves out of range.
Caballero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caballero throws an overhand right that lands on Webb's shoulder, as Webb tries to avoid the shot.
Webb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Webb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Caballero if he has to take too many more of those.
Caballero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Webb.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Webb 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 50:44
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:44
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Webb!
Tyrone Webb is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Noguiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desmond Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silva Noguiera!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noguiera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Noguiera moves away and avoids it.
Wolf misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noguiera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wolf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noguiera. Noguiera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Desmond Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf swings for the body but Noguiera moves out of range.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noguiera manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noguiera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noguiera keeps control of Wolf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Noguiera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Noguiera is trying to drag Wolf to the mat but Wolf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wolf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noguiera has him pressed against the cage.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Wolf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Noguiera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Noguiera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wolf gets underhooks to prevent Noguiera's takedown attempt.
Desmond Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Noguiera.
Noguiera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wolf's efforts to push away.
Noguiera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Noguiera is working for takedown but Wolf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noguiera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Wolf lands with a nice combination. Noguiera backs away looking to recover.
Wolf digs a good body shot into Noguiera's ribs.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Noguiera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noguiera looks gassed!
Wolf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noguiera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Noguiera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wolf scores with a one two! Noguiera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Noguiera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Wolf there.
Noguiera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noguiera has a takedown stuffed.
Desmond Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wolf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Noguiera tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
Noguiera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Wolf.
Wolf is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wolf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noguiera's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wolf duly obliges.
Noguiera walks into a straight right hand from Wolf.
Noguiera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Wolf.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf cracks Noguiera with an open hand slap.
Wolf lands a jab to the nose.
Wolf looks to land a combination. Noguiera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wolf scores with a nice head shot.
Noguiera tries to move into range but Wolf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noguiera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noguiera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguiera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noguiera has time to react.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Wolf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noguiera doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Wolf as he connects with a hook.
Noguiera shoots for a takedown but Wolf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolf lands a jab to the head.
Wolf with a jab.
Noguiera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolf.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Noguiera slips the punch.
Wolf misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noguiera manages to avoid it.
Wolf throws a right and a left that Noguiera avoids nicely.
Noguiera 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.
Desmond Wolf 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.
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.
Horrible takedown by Noguiera or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolf which made him look bad.
Desmond Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf misses with a double jab.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Wolf throws a right hand that Noguiera ducks under and follows up with a left that Noguiera also avoids with ease.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noguiera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noguiera at a distance.
Desmond Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noguiera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noguiera tries for a takedown but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Desmond Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Noguiera.
Donk. Wolf catches Noguiera right on the button with a cross.
Noguiera is breathing heavily.
Wolf lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noguiera backs up against the cage.
Wolf cracks Noguiera with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Wolf.
Noguiera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolf is fending him off so far but Noguiera persists. Nope, Wolf circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noguiera doesn't seem bothered though.
Noguiera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wolf's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noguiera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noguiera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wolf cracks Noguiera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noguiera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wolf.
Wolf lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Wolf.
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noguiera is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wolf is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Noguiera.
Wolf lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguiera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poor strikes thrown by Noguiera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wolf is desperately trying to improve his position but Noguiera has a good base and remains in mount.
Noguiera looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Noguiera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Noguiera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf wants to control but Noguiera is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noguiera has hold of Wolf's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wolf manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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!
Noguiera moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wolf has worked his arm free - good work by Wolf!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Noguiera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolf defending well though.
Noguiera with the ground and pound but Wolf uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noguiera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf pulls Noguiera in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Noguiera drops back looking for a leg! Wolf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolf manages to kick Noguiera off! Noguiera jumps back into Wolf's guard.
Noguiera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noguiera throws and elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noguiera's guard. Nice move by Wolf!
Wolf trying to control but Noguiera is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Wolf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noguiera.
Nice shot lands for Wolf.
Noguiera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolf.
Wolf scores with a nice head shot.
Wolf digs a good body shot into Noguiera's ribs.
Noguiera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolf is fending him off so far but Noguiera persists. Nope, Wolf circles away and we're back to standing.
Noguiera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wolf throws a body punch but Noguiera moves out of range.
Noguiera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to avoid it but Noguiera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolf to the ground. Wolf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Desmond Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Noguiera.
Good shot there by Wolf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noguiera has time to react.
Wolf scores with a sloppy right hand. Noguiera should have avoided that one.
Wolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Noguiera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noguiera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noguiera on the side of the head.
Wolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolf throws a body punch but Noguiera moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Noguiera fails to land the takedown.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noguiera can do to turn this around?
Wolf lands a jab to the head.
Wolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Noguiera.
Donk. Wolf catches Noguiera right on the button with a cross.
Silva Noguiera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguiera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wolf looks to land a combination. Noguiera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Noguiera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Noguiera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolf scores with a punch to the head.
Noguiera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noguiera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolf with a jab.
Wolf with a nice cross.
Noguiera tries to clinch up.
Noguiera gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to circle away but Noguiera has him pinned against the cage.
Wolf tries a body shot but Noguiera blocks it.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noguiera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Noguiera is trying to drag Wolf to the mat but Wolf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Wolf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noguiera is trying to drag Wolf to the mat but Wolf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wolf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wolf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noguiera tries to pull guard but Wolf won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
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.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Noguiera pulls guard successfully.
Noguiera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Noguiera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noguiera on the ground.
Wolf pushing down on Noguiera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Noguiera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolf's back!
Wolf is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Noguiera looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolf, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Wolf!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yacoub Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roc comes to the cage accompanied by Microphone assassin. Qura has chosen The Finest - MF Doom 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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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Roc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yacoub Qura!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qura looks to land a combination but Roc avoids it well.
Qura with a jab.
Qura moves into range and clinches up with Roc.
Qura landing knees to the head.
Roc tries for a takedown but Qura manages to get underhooks.
Roc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Qura has him pressed against the cage.
Roc tries to pull guard but Qura holds him up against the cage and eventually Roc drops back down to his feet.
Roc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roc blocks it with crossed arms.
Qura prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Roc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Qura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roc in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Qura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Qura manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura gets a clinch.
Qura stops a takedown attempt from Roc.
Roc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Qura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Roc fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Qura.
Qura landing knees to the head.
Roc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Qura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Qura has Roc up against the cage in a clinch.
Roc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Qura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Qura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qura instigates a clinch.
Qura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roc's face.
Qura landing knees to the body.
Roc misses with some punches.
Roc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Qura.
Qura breaks the clinch.
Qura drives through and clinches with Roc against the cage.
Roc successfully pulls guard.
Qura trying to control but Roc is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Roc looking to control.
Qura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Qura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Qura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qura just misses with a punch to the body.
Yacoub Qura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qura has Roc up against the cage in a clinch.
Qura prevents the takedown attempt.
Roc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Qura prevents the takedown attempt.
Qura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Qura manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Qura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roc doesn't seem phased though.
Qura moves into the clinch.
Qura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Qura manages to break the clinch.
Qura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Qura looks to land a combination but Roc avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roc takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Qura does no damage.
Yacoub Qura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Roc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Qura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roc tries for a takedown but Qura manages to get underhooks.
Roc can't get the takedown.
Qura prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Roc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Qura walks away with a smile on his face. Roc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Qura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qura misses with a double jab.
Qura has closed the distance and engaged Roc in a clinch.
Qura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Qura walks away with a smile on his face. Roc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacoub Qura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Qura!
Qura takes the fight into the clinch.
Roc wants a takedown but no success here.
Roc is trying to break free.
Qura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qura feints and then cracks Roc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roc down.
Roc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qura.
Qura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Qura.
Qura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roc tries to pull guard but Qura holds him up against the cage and eventually Roc drops back down to his feet.
Qura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roc jumps guard but Qura stands there with Roc around his waist. Roc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Roc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Qura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roc looking for a takedown.
Roc swings wildly with an uppercut but Qura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Qura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roc wants a takedown.
Qura misses with a knee strike.
Roc looking for a takedown.
Roc successfully pulls guard.
Roc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Qura lands a couple of elbows.
Roc keeping moving, preventing Qura from controlling successfully.
Roc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Qura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Qura cracks Roc with a solid left hand.
Qura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roc is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qura cracks Roc with a solid left hand.
Qura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roc is trying to keep Qura in close.
Qura lands a couple of elbows.
Qura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roc is trying to control the position but Qura postures up.
Qura trying to control the position from guard on top but Roc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Qura trying to control but Roc is working from the bottom.
Qura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roc dodges the punch combination from Qura.
Qura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roc.
Qura moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Qura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Qura darts in and clinches Roc up against the cage.
Qura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roc in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Qura landing knees to the head.
Roc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Qura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roc is working for takedown but Qura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Qura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Qura pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from Qura misses.
Qura clinches.
Roc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacoub Qura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Qura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Qura scores with the left hand. Roc knows he should have avoided that one.
Qura moves into the clinch successfully.
Qura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roc looks for a takedown but Qura sprawls well.
Qura lands with a hook. Roc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Qura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Qura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Qura throws a right and a left that Roc avoids nicely.
Qura has Roc up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Qura.
Qura with a knee to the head.
Roc tries to score a body lock takedown but Qura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Qura is pressed up against the cage. Roc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Qura down to the mat. Qura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Roc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roc takes one to the chin there.
Qura has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Qura.
Roc drags the fight down to the ground.
Qura throws a big right hand that misses.
Qura postures up.
Qura wants to control from the top but Roc keeps moving.
Roc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Qura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qura wants to control from the top but Roc keeps moving.
Qura landing with the ground and pound.
Qura chips away with some ground and pound.
Roc controlling the position.
Qura postures up in Roc's guard and throws a big left but Roc blocks it.
Qura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Qura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Qura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Qura content to stall in guard here.
Qura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qura postures up.
Qura looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Qura misses.
Qura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roc.
Roc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qura tries to avoid it but Roc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qura to the ground. Qura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roc shoots in but Qura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Qura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Qura.
Some wild striking there from Qura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Qura has closed the distance and engaged Roc in a clinch.
Roc jumps guard but Qura stands there with Roc around his waist. Roc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Qura breaks from the clinch.
Qura closes the distance and clinches.
Roc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Qura prevents it.
Qura gets underhooks to prevent Roc's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qura.
Roc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Qura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Qura prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Qura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Qura looking to throw knees to the head but Roc is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacoub Qura really dominated that round.
That's time! Roc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Qura gets a clinch.
Qura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Qura misses.
Roc tries to clinch but Qura moves away
and Qura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Qura.
Roc goes for a takedown attempt but Qura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Qura clinches.
Roc wants a takedown but no success here.
Roc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Roc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Qura prevents it.
Roc has Qura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Qura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roc takes a knee right on the jaw!
Qura crunches a lovely knee into Roc's ribcage.
Roc tries for a takedown. No joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roc wants a takedown.
Qura connects with a knee to the head.
Qura gets underhooks to prevent Roc's takedown attempt.
Roc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Qura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Qura blocking some punches.
Roc jumps guard but Qura stands there with Roc around his waist. Roc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Qura.
Qura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roc has Qura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Qura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qura connects with a knee to the head.
Qura scores with a knee to the head.
Roc wants a takedown.
Qura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Qura prevents it.
Qura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roc.
Qura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roc's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roc wants a takedown but no success here.
Roc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Qura prevents it.
Qura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Qura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roc's face.
Qura has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Roc goes down! Qura pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Roc is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Qura knocks Roc out cold with a massive hammerfist! Qura Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yacoub Qura! Yacoub Qura retains his welterweight title!
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