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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Barbaroza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Kessler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Kessler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Barbaroza!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbaroza dives in and grabs Kessler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kessler pushes down on Barbaroza's head and hops out.
Kessler scores with a nice strike.
Barbaroza closes the distance and clinches up with Kessler, looking for a takedown. Barbaroza pushes Kessler against the cage but Kessler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barbaroza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Barbaroza.
Barbaroza throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kessler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbaroza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kessler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barbaroza really felt that one!
Barbaroza looks gassed!
Kessler works the jab nicely.
Barbaroza takes one on the button.
Kessler shoots for a takedown but Barbaroza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Kessler coming out on top.
Barbaroza misses with a double jab
and Kessler counters with a three punch combo that has Barbaroza backing up. Barbaroza nods at Kessler to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessler clobbers Barbaroza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbaroza is rocked!
Barbaroza glances at the clock... BAM! Kessler nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Barbaroza crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Barbaroza is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Kessler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Canudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Canudo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Coulton Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Canudo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire takes the fight into the clinch.
Maguire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Canudo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Canudo tries for a takedown but Maguire manages to get underhooks.
Canudo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maguire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canudo looking to throw knees to the head but Maguire is blocking nicely.
Canudo tries to break free but Maguire pushes him back against the cage.
Canudo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
Canudo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maguire lands a body shot.
Canudo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Maguire.
It looks like Sergio Canudo has been cut.
Maguire is working Canudo over against the cage.
Maguire lands a nice uppercut.
Maguire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maguire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maguire scores with a shot to the side of Canudo's head.
A short right from Maguire.
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canudo backwards.
Maguire lands a hook that snaps the head of Canudo backwards.
Maguire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canudos head.
Canudo is rocked!
Maguire drops Canudo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Canudo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Canudo is still on wobbly legs! Can Maguire finish him?
Maguire throws a big uppercut that drops Canudo! More strikes from Maguire and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Canudo lies dazed against the cage as Maguire celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coulton Maguire!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Vita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Na Boquinha da Garrafa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Vita!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vita back to the cage. Li follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Li connects with a combination that backs up Vita into the cage. Li lands a flurry of punches that gets past Vita's guard. Vita is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Li bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hong Li!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klas Aberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen 2NE1: FIRE as his entrance music. Buck Wilson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Klas Aberton's chin.
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184 lbs
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181 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Aberton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberton scores with a jab to the head.
Wilson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aberton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson darts in trying to clinch
and Aberton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aberton wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aberton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aberton is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Buck Wilson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aberton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.
Aberton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aberton cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Aberton circles away from the clinch attempt
so Aberton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aberton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aberton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aberton.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aberton seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberton tries to pass to full mount but Wilson defends it.
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.
Aberton is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aberton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wilson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wilson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Aberton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Aberton 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.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Aberton counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson wants to slow Aberton down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Aberton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aberton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aberton scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a body punch
and Aberton counters with a nice uppercut.
Aberton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aberton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
Wilson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton landing punches.
Aberton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aberton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Aberton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Aberton cracks Wilson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wilson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Aberton unloads with some shots from mount but Wilson bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! Aberton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberton thowing shots but they're missing.
Aberton throwing strikes here but Wilson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Aberton working Wilson over with strikes here.
Aberton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aberton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson is bucking up trying to escape but Aberton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Aberton finish him?
Aberton has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Wilson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klas Aberton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Brutus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Brutus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brooks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brutus 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.
Brutus has momentary wrist control but Brooks slips an elbow through the middle.
Brooks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brutus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Brutus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks cracks Brutus with a solid left hand.
Brutus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Brutus keeps moving.
Brooks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brutus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brooks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks with a poor takedown
letting Brutus counter with a right hand.
Brutus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brutus lands with a punch from half guard.
Brutus tries to stand and escape but Brooks actually recovers to full guard.
Brutus wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks working a defensive guard but Brutus manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brooks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brutus off and has taken his back!
Brooks connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Brutus to escape the position.
Brutus trying to control the action but Brooks just sinks the hooks in.
Brooks is punishing Brutus with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks scores with punches from the back.
Well, with Brooks on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Brutus is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Brutus is trying to remain composed but Brooks is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Brooks punches Brutus on the ear.
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!
Brutus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brooks is looking for a kimura here.
Brutus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Brutus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brooks working a defensive guard but Brutus manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutus trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brutus decides to stand back up. Brutus steps back and let's Brooks get back to his feet.
Brutus has his takedown stuffed
and Brooks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brooks trying to control but Brutus is working from the bottom.
Brutus controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.
Brutus has momentary wrist control but Brooks slips an elbow through the middle.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Brutus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks won't allow Brutus to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brutus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brutus wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks won't allow Brutus to sweep him here.
Brooks landing some decent shots from guard.
Brooks postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brutus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brutus is breathing heavily.
Brutus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Brooks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brooks.
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brutus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brooks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brutus regains half guard.
Brooks trying to control from half guard but Brutus is working away.
Brutus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brooks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brooks's back!
Brutus is trying to stick to Brooks's back but Brooks is turning into Brutus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brutus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brooks.
Brutus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brutus dives on top into guard.
Brutus wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Brutus is proving a slippery customer.
Brutus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brooks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Brutus is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Brooks 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.
Brooks has his hands on Brutus's head, controlling the position.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Brutus from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brutus's guard.
Brutus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brooks wants to control but Brutus is having none of it.
Brutus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brooks hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutus trying to control but Brooks is having none of it.
Brutus looking to finish Brooks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brooks!
Brooks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Brutus is controlling well.
Brooks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brutus is working away from the top position though.
Brutus tries to pass to full mount but Brooks defends it.
Brutus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brooks is just riding it out for now. Brutus eventually gives up the hold.
Brooks regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brutus tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Brutus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brutus looking to sit in guard and control but Brooks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brutus looking for a sweep. Not yet Brutus, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brutus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Brutus is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phil Brooks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brutus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brutus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brooks gets back to half guard.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Brooks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brutus wants to free his trapped foot but Brooks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Brutus.
Brutus lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks trying to hold on to Brutus's head to control him but Brutus postures up.
Brutus looks to land a strike but Brooks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brooks looking to control.
Brooks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brutus is pressing down on Brooks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brutus's head.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brutus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brutus 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but Brutus is working from the bottom.
Brutus looking for a sweep. Not yet Brutus, not yet.
Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brutus's head.
Brutus is looking for a triangle but Brooks pushes his legs off easily.
Brooks scoring with some ground and pound.
Brooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brutus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks forces his way into half guard.
Brutus is trying to get back to full guard.
Brutus has hold of Brooks's hands but Brooks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phil Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brutus is working hard here to advance position.
Brooks is looking for a kimura but Brutus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brooks to get the leverage.
Brooks seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brutus is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brooks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brooks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Brutus is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brutus moves into full guard.
Brooks tries to stand but Brutus is controlling from the bottom.
Phil Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brooks stands up over Brutus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brutus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brutus's head.
Brooks thows a big elbow that misses.
Brutus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marcus Brutus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brutus lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brooks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Brooks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Goines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goines comes to the cage accompanied by Neon Genesis Evangelion - Eva Goes Mental AMV. Kawada has chosen Dio - Rainbow in the Dark as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jeffrey Goines is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Goines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kazuo Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawada swings widly with a right hand
and Goines counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawada scores with a nice right hand.
Goines throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goines lands with an overhand left.
Goines defending well as Kawada loads up on a big left hand.
Goines scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Kawada.
A swing and a miss from Kawada.
Goines on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goines moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goines doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawada throws a lazy uppercut
and Goines counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kawada!
Goines content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goines.
Kawada tries to lock up and control but Goines gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goines scoring with strikes but Kawada is staying in there.
Goines moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kawada has worked his arm free - good work by Kawada!
Kawada is trying to escape the position but Goines is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goines misses with the ground and pound.
Kawada tries to buck Goines off but Goines is having none of it.
Kawada can't do much from the bottom here.
Goines remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Goines seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goines connects with a decent elbow.
Goines wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawada keeps working.
Goines wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kawada, who protects the arm well.
Goines is working Kawada over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goines tries to advance to mount but Kawada denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goines controls the position.
Kawada defending against the ground and pound.
Goines working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kawada is trying to control Goines's posture but Goines avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Goines dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kawada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goines displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawada throws out the jab.
Kawada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goines counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kawada keeping moving, preventing Goines from controlling successfully.
Goines postures up.
Kawada wants to sweep here but Goines controlling him for the moment.
Goines looking to sit in guard and control but Kawada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goines looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goines keeping full guard, as Kawada tries to pass.
Kawada wants to control from the top but Goines keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazuo Kawada has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kawada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goines on the side of the head.
Kawada throws out a loose jab but Goines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawada swinging wildly here.
Goines looks to land a right hand but Kawada moved out of range.
Kawada throws a jab but it's blocked by Goines.
Kawada ducks under a wild hook from Goines.
Kawada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goines misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawada 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.
Goines staying out of range there.
Kawada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goines takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goines uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawada.
Kawada misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawada misses with a looping right.
Kawada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawada misses the shot to the body.
Goines bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Kawada misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawada. Goines does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kawada.
A slow jab from Goines misses its intended target.
Kawada takes one to the chin there.
Kawada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goines manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kawada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goines ducks under a wild hook from Kawada.
Goines lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawada's head.
Kawada scores with a nice head shot.
Goines moves out of range as Kawada strikes.
Goines looks to land a right hand but Kawada moved out of range.
Kawada throws a shot from downtown. Goines moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Kawada misses.
Goines slips under a jab from Kawada.
Kawada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goines momentarily.
Goines shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goines showed some decent athleticism there.
Goines controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuo Kawada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kawada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goines slips under a jab from Kawada.
Goines throws a shot from downtown. Kawada moves away and avoids it.
Kawada throws a poor cross that misses
and Goines connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawada misses with a straight right.
Kawada throws a shot to the body.
Kawada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goines takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kawada moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawada thuds his right hand into Goines's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada missing with a left hand there. Goines was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazuo Kawada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goines moves away.
A big left from Goines misses.
Goines takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goines defending well as Kawada loads up on a big left hand.
Kawada throws a jab but it's blocked by Goines.
Kawada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goines misses with a hook.
Kawada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawada misses with a right hand
and Goines counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kawada!
Goines avoids the attempt from Kawada to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is squirming around, avoiding Goines's attempts to control the action.
Goines 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.
Goines lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goines landing shots from mount.
Goines looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goines looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Goines unloading with bombs!
Goines is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kawada can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goines working Kawada over with strikes here.
Kawada is rocked!
Goines loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kawada scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Goines land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Goines stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Goines!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Byron Derksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Derksen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mindless Self Indulgence- Bitches. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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24
270 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Byron Derksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Meyer!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Meyer enables Derksen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meyer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Derksen from controlling successfully.
Derksen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Derksen trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Derksen advances position into side control!
Meyer is trying to control Derksen's posture but Derksen avoids it.
Derksen throws a strike aimed at the side of Meyer's head but Meyer avoids it well.
Derksen looks up at the clock and then as Meyer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Derksen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Derksen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Derksen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Derksen misses with the ground and pound.
Derksen working away.
Derksen misses with the ground and pound.
Derksen throws a strike aimed at the side of Meyer's head but Meyer avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Derksen.
Derksen is trying to ground and pound but Meyer uses the momentary lack of control by Derksen to regain half guard.
Meyer won't allow Derksen to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Meyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Derksen.
Meyer wants to improve his position but Derksen is controlling well.
Meyer won't allow Derksen to pass to mount.
Derksen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Derksen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Derksen trying to mount his opponent but Meyer defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyer is refusing to be controlled, as Derksen sits in half guard.
Derksen thows a huge punch but Meyer dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is not content to let Derksen control the position.
Derksen is pressing down on Meyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meyer is holding on for now.
Derksen trying to control from half guard but Meyer is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Byron Derksen.
Derksen misses with a takedown attempt - Meyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Derksen.
Derksen misses with a takedown attempt
and Meyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Byron Derksen has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Derksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Meyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Derksen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derksen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Derksen is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derksen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Derksen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meyer misses with a looping left.
Derksen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meyer is fending him off so far but Derksen persists. Nope, Meyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Meyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meyer.
Meyer stalling against the cage.
Meyer lands a nice uppercut.
Byron Derksen's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meyer.
Come on Meyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Derksen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Derksen misses with a combination
and Meyer counters with a crisp one two that drops Derksen! Meyer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Derksen to his feet! Derksen is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Meyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Byron Derksen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Meyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meyer lands with a straight right. Derksen didn't see that one coming.
Meyer drops Derksen with a big left hand! Derksen is injured, injured bad! Meyer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Meyer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pratt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Kennedy has chosen MegaDeth - Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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262 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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275 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy misses with a takedown
and Pratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like James Kennedy has been cut.
Pratt misses with a hook
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pratt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kennedy is in Pratt's guard.
Pratt working a defensive guard here.
Pratt keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Pratt trying to control the position.
Kennedy is stalling in the full guard.
Pratt looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Pratt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pratt gets caught flat footed, as Kennedy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pratt controls Kennedy momentarily but Kennedy frees himself.
Pratt keeping full guard, as Kennedy tries to pass.
Pratt keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Kennedy stands up over Pratt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws and elbow that misses. Pratt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kennedy's guard. Nice move by Pratt!
Pratt won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here.
Pratt throwing strikes from guard but Kennedy blocks nicely.
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pratt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kennedy is tightening it up a little... Pratt has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pratt reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pratt taps out! nice BJJ there by Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odda Nabonaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabonaga comes to the cage accompanied by Thief's Theme by Nas. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pull Me Under - Dream Theater kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Odda Nabonaga is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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28
253 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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28
265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odda Nabonaga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flako Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabonaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Nabonaga leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nabonaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nabonaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Nabonaga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nabonaga scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Nabonaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nabonaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nabonaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nabonaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Flako Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabonaga checks a leg kick.
Odda Nabonaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nabonaga throws an off balance right hand
and Nabonaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nabonaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nabonaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Nabonaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Nabonaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Nabonaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Nabonaga tries to avoid it.
Nabonaga scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Nabonaga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Nabonaga checks it
and Nabonaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nabonaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nabonaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
letting Nabonaga counter with a right hand.
Nabonaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nabonaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabonaga pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Nabonaga counters with a solid body kick.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie misses with a hook
and Nabonaga counters with a right hand to the body.
Nabonaga digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Nabonaga throws a shot to the body.
Nabonaga tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nabonaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nabonaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Nabonaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Nabonaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Nabonaga counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Nabonaga.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nabonaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Nabonaga.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Nabonaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nabonaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Nabonaga catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odda Nabonaga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nabonaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Nabonaga jabs at Gracie's body.
Nabonaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nabonaga lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Nabonaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Nabonaga counters with an inside leg kick.
Odda Nabonaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Nabonaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabonaga jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nabonaga misses with a leg kick.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Nabonaga.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Nabonaga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Nabonaga as he connects with a hook.
Nabonaga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Nabonaga counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Nabonaga lands a body shot.
Nabonaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Nabonaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Nabonaga swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a right hand
letting Nabonaga counter with a right hand.
Nabonaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Nabonaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nabonaga, right into the meat.
Nabonaga thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nabonaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Nabonaga lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nabonaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nabonaga counters with a nice body shot.
Nabonaga stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nabonaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabonaga throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Nabonaga. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Nabonaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nabonaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nabonaga swinging wildly here.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nabonaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nabonaga has got the better of the exchanges.
Nabonaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odda Nabonaga dominated that second round.
That's time! Nabonaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nabonaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nabonaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Nabonaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Nabonaga counters with a left to the body.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Nabonaga counters with a thumping low kick.
Nabonaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nabonaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Nabonaga as he connects with a hook.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nabonaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a left hand
letting Nabonaga counter with a right hand.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nabonaga dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Nabonaga works the jab nicely.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nabonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Nabonaga counters with a leg kick.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nabonaga.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Nabonaga counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
A lazy body kick from Gracie
and Nabonaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Nabonaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Nabonaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nabonaga counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nabonaga.
Jab, jab by Nabonaga - just one landing.
Nabonaga lands a body shot.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nabonaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Nabonaga.
Nabonaga misses with a body shot.
Nabonaga thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Nabonaga's head back.
Nabonaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Nabonaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Nabonaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nabonaga counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nabonaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Nabonaga.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odda Nabonaga clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nabonaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Nabonaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Nabonaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nabonaga counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nabonaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Nabonaga throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
letting Nabonaga counter with a right hand.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nabonaga to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabonaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabonaga.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Nabonaga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Nabonaga counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Nabonaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nabonaga throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nabonaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Nabonaga counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nabonaga can pounce on him.
Nabonaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nabonaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Nabonaga connects with a looping right hand.
Nabonaga jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nabonaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Nabonaga.
Nabonaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Nabonaga counters with a right hand to the body.
Nabonaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Nabonaga lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabonaga throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nabonaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Nabonaga counters with a nice body shot.
Nabonaga lands with a good body shot.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nabonaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Nabonaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nabonaga.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Nabonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nabonaga thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odda Nabonaga had his way with Flako Gracie in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nabonaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nabonaga counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie slips under a jab from Nabonaga.
Nabonaga scores with a nice strike.
Nabonaga lands a jab.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Nabonaga counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Nabonaga pushes him off.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nabonaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nabonaga defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabonaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Nabonaga counters with a nice leg kick.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nabonaga moves away.
A slow jab from Nabonaga misses its intended target.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Nabonaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Nabonaga.
Nabonaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nabonaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nabonaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nabonaga. Nabonaga obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie defending well as Nabonaga loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nabonaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nabonaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nabonaga. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Nabonaga digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Nabonaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nabonaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nabonaga stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flako Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabonaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Nabonaga lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nabonaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Nabonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nabonaga throws a shot to the body.
Nabonaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nabonaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odda Nabonaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nabonaga 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:42
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:42
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odda Nabonaga!
Odda Nabonaga retains his heavyweight title!
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