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INSPIRE 8 - Prepare The Masses PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terumo Perfusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terumo Perfusion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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234 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terumo Perfusion!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Perfusion misses
and Williams counters with a body kick.
Perfusion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Perfusion instigates a clinch.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Perfusion avoids the damage to the body.
Perfusion takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Terumo Perfusion has been cut.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Perfusion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perfusion scores with a jab.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perfusion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams slips a straight right by Perfusion.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Perfusion.
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Perfusion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Williams is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Perfusion looks calm but he's in trouble here. Williams gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Perfusion is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Williams lets go of the hold and Perfusion can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waldo Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Balboa.
Balboa takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Jackson.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Balboa tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balboa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Balboa is trying to buck Jackson off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Balboa regains half guard.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Balboa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balboa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Balboa trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Balboa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Balboa wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Balboa is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Balboa.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson has picked Balboa up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control!
Balboa is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Balboa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Balboa tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Balboa to see if he's OK.
Balboa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Balboa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Balboa throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Balboa is trying to stand.
Balboa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson stops Balboa from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa gets full guard.
Balboa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Balboa misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balboa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Balboa cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Jackson scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Balboa!
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Balboa from getting the reversal.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Balboa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Balboa tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Balboa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Balboa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balboa looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Balboa tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Balboa wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson prevents Balboa from getting the reversal.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Balboa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Balboa is in no mood to give up.
Jackson working Balboa over with strikes here.
Balboa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Balboa is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Balboa frees his head quite easily.
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.
Balboa tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Balboa is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Balboa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Balboa hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson working Balboa over with strikes here.
Balboa is working to get back to half guard.
Balboa tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Balboa trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Balboa wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson prevents Balboa from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson prevents Balboa from improving his position.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson working over Balboa with some ground and pound. Balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Balboa trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balboa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Balboa tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson working Balboa over with strikes.
Balboa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Balboa's hands, connecting with Balboa's forehead.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Balboa defends it.
Jackson prevents Balboa from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balboa trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Balboa is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Balboa is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Balboa is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Balboa regains half guard.
Balboa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Balboa trying to control from the bottom.
Balboa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson prevents Balboa from standing back up.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Balboa is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Balboa is having none of it.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Balboa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Balboa is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balboa looking for a sweep. Not yet Balboa, not yet.
Balboa looking to control but Jackson passes into half guard.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ultimate Fighter. Earl Bennet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liddell.
Liddell looks for the body kick but Bennet saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Liddell as he connects with a hook.
Bennet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennet moves out of range as Liddell throws a body kick.
Liddell lands a jab to Bennet's midsection.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell lands with an uppercut that bounces Bennet off the cage and back into rage.
Nice shot lands for Liddell.
Liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Earl Bennet has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bennet was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bennet pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bennet landing shots from mount.
Bennet throwing strikes here but Liddell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bennet lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Forrest Liddell has been cut.
Liddell wants to try and get back to his feet.
Liddell tries to lock up and control but Bennet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Bennet with good strikes from the mount here!
Bennet putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Poor strikes thrown by Bennet there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bennet pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bennet lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Forrest Liddell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bennet is landing with some decent strikes but Liddell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jeez, Forrest Liddell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Forrest Liddell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earl Bennet!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is El Distorto De Melodica by Everclear. Joseph Watson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eugene Mac!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Watson, right into the meat.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac misses with the combination.
Watson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Mac checks a low kick from Watson.
Watson throws a head kick that Mac semi-blocks.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
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.
Mac keeps the fight on the outside.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mac lands a jab-cross combination.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac.
Eugene Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac throws a series of punches but Watson moves out of range.
Mac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a leg kick.
Watson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Mac as he checks the leg kick.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mac counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mac stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson connects with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Watson dominated that round.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Watson tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Watson tries to clinch up.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Watson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac lands a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Watson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Watson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mac.
Mac misses with the combination.
Joseph Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Mac blocks the leg kick.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson misses with a body kick.
A combination from Mac does no damage.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt.
Mac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Watson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mac tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Watson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac moves out of range of the leg kick from Watson.
Watson throws a head kick but Mac moves out of range.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
Mac takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Watson 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!
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
Watson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joseph Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watson.
Watson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.
Watson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a push kick but Mac slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Watson.
Mac blocks the body kick.
Watson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watson postures up in Mac's guard and throws a big left but Mac blocks it.
Watson trying to control but Mac is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson forces his way into half guard.
Watson trying to pass the guard but Mac defending well.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson.
Mac is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
Eugene Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watson is trying to work for a kimura but Mac is defending well.
Watson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Watson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac defending well though.
Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson is trying to work for a kimura but Mac is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mac swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Watson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Kolling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heavy Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Simon Kolling!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands fails to land with a series of punches.
Hands with a jab.
Kolling throws a combination that misses
and Hands counters with a left and a right that stings Kolling.
Kolling swinging wilding here.
Kolling scores with a sloppy right hand. Hands should have avoided that one.
Hands tries to bum rush Kolling with a series of wild strikes but Kolling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolling scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Kolling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hands throws a combination that misses
and Kolling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Kolling misses with a body shot.
Hands misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hands throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kolling counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Kolling misses with a series of wild punches.
Hands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolling staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Kolling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
Hands falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kolling counter with a right hand.
Kolling looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
Hands swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hands is breathing heavily.
Kolling misses with a body shot.
Hands slips a jab and a cross from Kolling.
Kolling misses with a body shot.
Hands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heavy Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hands.
Hands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolling needs to keep his hands up - Hands had a free shot at his head there.
Kolling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hands.
Hands misses with a double jab
enabling Kolling to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands slips a jab from Kolling.
Hands misses with a few strikes there.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolling.
Hands misses with a double jab
and Kolling counters with a left and a right that stings Hands.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Kolling looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.
Kolling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Kolling misses with a looping right.
Hands swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hands really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kolling misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hands misses with a two punch combination.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolling.
Hands avoids the body shot from Kolling.
Hands throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kolling counters with a nice body shot.
Kolling takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolling.
Hands swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kolling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kolling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolling misses with a jab to the body
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Kolling misses with an uppercut. Hands saw that one coming.
Kolling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolling counters with a nice body shot.
Kolling moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kolling misses with a double jab.
Hands lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hands.
Kolling just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolling is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hands had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kolling looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Hands throws a combination that misses
and Kolling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hands throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kolling counters with a three punch combo that has Hands backing up. Hands nods at Kolling to acknowledge the strikes.
Hands misses with a double jab.
Kolling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolling connects with a body shot.
Hands tries to bum rush Kolling with a series of wild strikes but Kolling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hands will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Kolling dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kolling moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Heavy Hands has been cut.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands jabs Kolling right on the nose. Kolling blinks but takes it well.
Hands lands a jab to the nose.
Kolling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kolling throws a combination that misses
and Hands counters with a three punch combo that has Kolling backing up. Kolling nods at Hands to acknowledge the strikes.
Hands lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolling circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hands counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kolling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kolling throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands misses with a double jab
and Kolling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hands throws a series of punches but Kolling avoids them all with ease.
Kolling works the jab nicely.
Hands looks to land a combination but Kolling avoids it well.
Simon Kolling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands misses with a double jab.
Hands takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kolling throws a right and a left that Hands avoids nicely.
Hands falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolling counters with a left and a right that stings Hands.
Kolling misses the body punch
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hands moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hands is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kolling scores with a one two! Hands had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands connects with a jab.
Hands misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolling thows a body shot but no joy.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolling throws out the jab.
Hands is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice jab there from Hands.
Hands fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolling misses with a straight right.
Hands misses with a combination
and Kolling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kolling throws a sloppy body shot
and Hands counters with a series of strikes. Kolling will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Hands.
Hands looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hands throws a series of punches but Kolling moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolling scores with a nice right hand.
Kolling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hands.
Kolling throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Hands swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolling counters with a right hand to the body.
Hands looks to land a combination but Kolling avoids it well.
Kolling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hands throws a combination that misses
and Kolling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolling.
Hands misses with a double jab
and Kolling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heavy Hands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Hands.
Kolling misses with an uppercut. Hands saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kolling misses with a series of wild punches.
Hands throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kolling counters with a nice uppercut.
Hands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolling throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kolling counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hands throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kolling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hands throws a combination that misses
and Kolling counters with a nice uppercut.
Kolling swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
Hands swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kolling needs to keep his hands up - Hands had a free shot at his head there.
Hands ducks right into an uppercut from Kolling.
Hands misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Kolling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heavy Hands's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hands misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Hands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Kolling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolling.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Hands swinging wilding here.
Kolling throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kolling misses.
Hands falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolling counters with a three punch combo that has Hands backing up. Hands nods at Kolling to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolling takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Kolling throws a series of punches but Hands moves out of range.
Kolling takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hands looks to land a combination but Kolling avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hands throws a combination that misses
and Kolling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolling looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Kolling throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
Kolling looks to land a combination but Hands avoids it well.
Hands misses with the combination.
Hands falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolling counters with a two punch combo.
Kolling slips a jab and a cross from Hands.
Kolling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Hands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hands looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kolling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hands to score with a decent uppercut.
Kolling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hands circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kolling throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Hands.
The fighters circling - Kolling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hands stalks Kolling and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kolling's face. Kolling staggers backwards, shaken.
Kolling misses with a few strikes there.
Hands will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolling.
Hands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hands throws a right and a left that Kolling avoids nicely.
Kolling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kolling thows a body shot but no joy.
Hands looks to land a body kick but Kolling moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands misses with a double jab
and Kolling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolling misses the shot to the body.
Hands jabs Kolling right on the nose. Kolling blinks but takes it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hands!
Hands throws a series of punches but Kolling moves out of range.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hands throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kolling misses with a body punch
and Hands counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hands misses with a double jab
and Kolling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hands misses with a few strikes there.
Hands misses with a combination
and Kolling counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon Kolling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kolling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands tries to bum rush Kolling with a series of wild strikes but Kolling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolling just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolling swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hands counters with a left and a right that stings Kolling.
Kolling connects with a body shot.
Kolling misses the shot to the body.
Hands lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolling circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kolling misses.
A combination from Kolling does no damage.
Hands throws a combination that misses
and Kolling counters with a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A left and a right from Kolling both land. Nice combination.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavy Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hands misses with a double jab
letting Kolling counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Kolling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolling has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Kolling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bue Buxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bue Buxley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rogerio Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bue Buxley!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves swinging wilding here.
Alves lands with a straight right. Buxley didn't see that one coming.
Rogerio Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buxley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buxley.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Buxley's head but Buxley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buxley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buxley looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Alves lands a hook that stumbles Buxley back into the cage. Alves follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Buxley to the canvas! Alves pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Buxley has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rogerio Alves!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cusumano comes to the cage accompanied by Descending by Lamb of God. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Hicks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cusumano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cusumano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cusumano.
Hicks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hicks moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Cusumano's ribs.
Cusumano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cusumano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hicks tries to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling the position.
Hicks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hicks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cusumano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hicks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hicks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cusumano loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Cusumano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cusumano has a takedown stuffed.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cusumano has a takedown stuffed.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Cusumano.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cusumano misses with a looping left.
Cusumano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a low kick as Cusumano jumps back.
Ben Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cusumano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cusumano is breathing heavily.
Hicks punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks cracks Cusumano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hicks moves into range and clinches up with Cusumano.
Hicks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hicks stops a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
Hicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cusumano has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cusumano is keeping busy.
Hicks is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling him.
Cusumano prevents Hicks from breaking the clinch.
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hicks tries to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling the position.
Cusumano has Hicks pressed against the cage, preventing Hicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cusumano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hicks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hicks.
Cusumano is trying to drag Hicks to the mat but Hicks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hicks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cusumano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hicks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
Hicks is trying to break free.
Hicks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cusumano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hicks is pressed up against the cage. Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hicks down to the mat. Hicks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hicks stalks Cusumano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cusumano's face. Cusumano staggers backwards, shaken.
Cusumano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hicks throws and low kick but Cusumano moves out of range easily.
Hicks jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cusumano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Hicks scores with a shot to the body.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses.
Hicks punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Hicks moves away from the strike by Cusumano.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks misses with a low kick.
Hicks wants to clinch but Cusumano slips to the side
and Cusumano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks wants to stand but Cusumano is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hicks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hicks wants to clinch.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cusumano.
Hicks stuffs the takedown attempt from Cusumano. Cusumano gets slowly back to his feet.
Cusumano fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cusumano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks with a jab.
Cusumano drops his hands momentarily and Hicks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hicks scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hicks defends it nicely.
Cusumano throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Hicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hicks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cusumano.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cusumano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice combination there by Hicks.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hicks defends it nicely.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs.
Hicks has managed to clinch.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hicks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cusumano is keeping busy.
Cusumano prevents Hicks from breaking the clinch.
Hicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cusumano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hicks's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cusumano avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
Cusumano has Hicks pressed against the cage, preventing Hicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cusumano has clasped his hands together around Hicks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cusumano is trying to ground and pound but Hicks uses the momentary lack of control by Cusumano to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cusumano.
Hicks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cusumano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cusumano slips a nice elbow through Hicks's hands, connecting with Hicks's forehead.
Cusumano is pressing down on Hicks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hicks is holding on for now.
Cusumano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cusumano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hicks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hicks throws a leg kick but Cusumano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hicks digs a good hook to Cusumano's body.
Cusumano keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cusumano somewhat.
Hicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hicks tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
Cusumano shoots for a takedown but Hicks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hicks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Cusumano walks into a stiff left hand from Hicks.
Cusumano loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Cusumano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ben Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Hicks.
Ben Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hicks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hicks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cusumano rather than just go for the knockout.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hicks misses.
Cusumano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cusumano shoots in but no luck this time.
Hicks lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cusumano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Hicks finds it's target.
Hicks throws a one two combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hicks!
Cusumano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hicks avoids it really well and circles away.
Hicks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hicks scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
Hicks scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Cusumano with that takedown attempt.
Hicks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Hicks finds it's way through Cusumano's defenses.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hicks finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head.
Hicks scores with a jab.
Hicks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cusumano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is looking to clinch.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano.
Cusumano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hicks pushes Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks can't break the clinch.
Hicks lands with a short shot to the head.
Cusumano wants a takedown.
A short right from Hicks.
Hicks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
Hicks trying to control the position but instead, Cusumano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hicks into the cage.
Hicks tries to circle away but Cusumano has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling him.
Hicks has had enough of the clinch but Cusumano keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicks.
A short uppercut from Hicks.
Hicks is trying to stall.
Cusumano tries to score a body lock takedown but Hicks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cusumano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hicks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hicks looking to stall.
Hicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cusumano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cusumano as Hicks tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Hicks!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gio Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Rain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Gio Jazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Rain!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jazz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jazz stalks Rain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rain's face. Rain staggers backwards, shaken.
Jazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Rain should have avoided that one.
Jazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Jazz.
Jazz lands a jab-cross combination.
Jazz swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Jazz misses the shot to the body.
Jazz misses with a wild body shot.
Jazz walks into a jab.
Jazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jazz.
Jazz with a jab.
Jazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Rain's head.
Jazz misses with a double jab.
Jazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Jazz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Jazz lands a jab-cross combination.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rain circles away quickly and effectively.
Jazz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain tries to clinch but Jazz moves out of range.
Rain tries to clinch up.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch but Jazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jazz works Rain's body with a nice hook.
Jazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jazz lands a with a good body shot.
Rain darts in and clinches Jazz up against the cage.
Jazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Jazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rain landing knees to the head.
Jazz can't break the clinch.
Rain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Gio Jazz has been cut.
A knee to the head by Rain.
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jazz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rain landing knees to the head.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jazz wants to break free but Rain has control.
Jazz wants to break free but Rain has control.
Rain lands a good knee to the midsection. Jazz won't want to take too many of those.
Rain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rain lands an elbow inside.
Jazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Rain unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jazz can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jazz is looking to break free of the clinch but Rain has double underhooks.
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jazz tries to circle away but Rain has him pinned against the cage.
Jazz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jazz tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Jazz is breathing heavily.
Jazz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rain.
Rain connects with a knee to the head.
Gio Jazz's cut is getting worse.
Rain lands a good knee to the midsection. Jazz won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jazz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rain connects with a knee to the head.
Rain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rain landing knees to the head.
Rain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jazz's defenses.
Rain crunches a lovely knee into Jazz's ribcage.
Rain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jazz wants to break free but Rain has control.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jazz wants to break free but Rain has control.
Jazz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jazz working hard to break the clinch.
Rain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Rain.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rain obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain lands a knee to the head.
Rain tries a knee to the head but Jazz blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Jazz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rain trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jazz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Jazz tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
Rain lands a knee to the head.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain lands an elbow inside.
Jazz tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Jazz tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Jazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Jazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Jazz can't break the clinch.
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rain putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Rain lands a knee to the body.
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jazz's efforts to push away.
Jazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jazz working hard to break the clinch.
Jazz can't break the clinch.
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but Jazz blocks with his arms.
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Rain misses with a knee to the head.
Jazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jazz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jazz's efforts to push away.
Jazz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rain with a knee to the head.
Jazz is trying to force a seperation but Rain has the dominant position.
Rain landing knees to the head.
Rain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jazz's efforts to push away.
Rain keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gio Jazz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rain is looking to clinch but Jazz is avoiding it.
Jazz looks to land a combination but Rain avoids it well.
Rain darts in and clinches Jazz up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Rain.
Rain lands an elbow inside.
Rain lands a knee to the head.
Rain landing knees to the body.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Jazz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rain landing knees to the head.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Rain scores with a knee to the head.
Rain keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jazz wants to break free but Rain has control.
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Jazz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rain tries a knee to the head but Jazz blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rain.
Jazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jazz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jazz blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Rain keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rain trying to land knees to the body.
Jazz tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
Jazz working hard to break the clinch.
Rain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jazz blocks it with crossed arms.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Jazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Jazz tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Jazz tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Rain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jazz tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rain.
A knee to the head by Rain.
Rain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rain tries a knee to the head but Jazz blocks it.
Rain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jazz is defending well for now.
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Jazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Rain connects with a knee to the head.
Rain connects with a knee to the head.
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rain keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jazz wants to break free but Rain has control.
Rain keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rain lands a nice elbow.
Jazz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rain landing knees to the head.
Jazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rain misses with a knee strike.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jazz working hard to break the clinch.
Rain scores with a knee to the head.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain crunches a lovely knee into Jazz's ribcage.
Rain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jazz's efforts to push away.
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jazz tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Rain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rain with a knee to the head.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rain prevents Jazz from breaking the clinch.
Jazz takes an elbow to the temple.
Rain lands an elbow inside that Jazz shrugs off.
Jazz tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
Jazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Jazz tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
Rain keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rain scores with a knee to the head.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rain prevents Jazz from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rain obliges.
Jazz is trying to force a seperation but Rain has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Rain.
Jazz can't break the clinch.
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rain crunches a lovely knee into Jazz's ribcage.
Jazz tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jazz tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
Rain lands an elbow inside that Jazz shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Rain.
Rain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jazz blocks it with crossed arms.
Jazz tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Rain connects with a knee to the head.
Jazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jazz's efforts to push away.
Jazz can't break the clinch.
Rain working Jazz over with knees to the body.
Rain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jazz tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Rain lands a knee to the body.
Rain lands a good knee to the midsection. Jazz won't want to take too many of those.
Jazz wants to break free but Rain has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rain.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Rain lands a damaging elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rain lands a knee to the head.
Jazz wants to break free but Rain has control.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Rain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gio Jazz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rain fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Rain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jazz lands with a hook. Rain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain moves into the clinch successfully.
Rain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rain.
Jazz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Rain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain connects with a knee to the head.
Rain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rain prevents Jazz from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rain keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rain prevents Jazz from breaking the clinch.
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jazz tries to circle away but Rain has him pinned against the cage.
Rain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jazz takes an elbow to the temple.
Jazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rain with a knee to the head.
Jazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jazz's efforts to push away.
Rain landing knees to the body.
Jazz tries to circle away but Rain has him pinned against the cage.
Jazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Jazz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rain prevents Jazz from breaking the clinch.
Jazz is trying to force a seperation but Rain has the dominant position.
Rain scores with a knee to the head.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jazz has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Rain keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rain with a knee to the head.
Rain looking to throw knees to the head but Jazz is blocking nicely.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gio Jazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jazz working hard to break the clinch.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Rain lands a nice knee to the body.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jazz is looking to break free of the clinch but Rain has double underhooks.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rain.
Jazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Rain scores with a knee to the head.
Jazz tries to circle away but Rain has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jazz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rain lands a knee to the head.
Jazz working hard to break the clinch.
Rain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jazz tries to circle away but Rain has him pinned against the cage.
Rain lands a knee to the head.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jazz can't break the clinch.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Rain.
Jazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jazz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Rain.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rain lands a nice knee to the body.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Jazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Rain lands an elbow inside that Jazz shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rain obliges.
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rain connects with a knee to the head.
Rain putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jazz tries to circle away but Rain has him pinned against the cage.
Andy Rain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Nice elbow from Rain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jazz is looking to break free of the clinch but Rain has double underhooks.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Rain.
Jazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rain with a knee to the head.
Rain connects with a knee to the head.
Jazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rain lands an elbow inside.
Jazz is looking to break free of the clinch but Rain has double underhooks.
Jazz tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Rain lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jazz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Jazz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rain has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rain lands a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rain scores with a knee to the head.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andy Rain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rain looking to throw knees to the head but Jazz is blocking nicely.
Jazz is looking to break free of the clinch but Rain has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Rain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rain 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Rain!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Standa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Standa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Becker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Standa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Becker!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Standa tries to clinch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker misses with the combination.
Becker thows a body shot but no joy.
Standa slips a jab from Becker.
Standa moves in looking to clinch but Becker pushes him off.
Becker swinging wilding here.
Becker works Standa's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Becker as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Becker does it's job there.
Standa tries to clinch up but Becker circles away and keeps his distance.
Standa is looking to clinch but Becker is avoiding it.
Standa tries to clinch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Standa was covering up waiting for the punch and Becker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Becker.
Standa looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Becker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Standa keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully.
Becker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Standa throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Standa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Becker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Becker prevents Standa from getting back to his feet.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Standa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standa is working an open guard so Becker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Standa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Standa moves in looking to clinch but Becker pushes him off.
Standa tries to clinch up but Becker circles away and keeps his distance.
Becker is looking to clinch but Standa is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Becker counters with a straight right hand.
Standa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Becker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Standa's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Becker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Becker working some strikes from top position.
Becker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Standa misses with a hook to the body
enabling Becker to counter with a crisp jab.
Standa is rocked!
Standa is breathing heavily.
Standa with a poor takedown
and Becker counters with a big left hand that crumples Standa! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Becker!
Gabriel Becker is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes comes to the cage accompanied by Draculino. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fedor Lesnar enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Magalhaes!
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, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Magalhaes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesnar.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magalhaes circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
Lesnar throws a right hand that Magalhaes ducks under and follows up with a left that Magalhaes also avoids with ease.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lesnar as he jumps to the side.
Magalhaes shoots in but no luck this time.
Lesnar cracks Magalhaes with an open hand slap.
Magalhaes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Magalhaes persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar swinging wilding here.
Magalhaes tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lesnar swinging wilding here.
Lesnar misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magalhaes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lesnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Magalhaes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar checks a leg kick.
Magalhaes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lesnar defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magalhaes.
Lesnar swings for the body but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Lesnar stalks Magalhaes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magalhaes's face. Magalhaes staggers backwards, shaken.
Magalhaes shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
Lesnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fedor Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magalhaes.
Lesnar throws a right hand that Magalhaes ducks under and follows up with a left that Magalhaes also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Magalhaes or perhaps it was just good defense by Lesnar which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar connects with the punch.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magalhaes circles away quickly and effectively.
Fedor Lesnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magalhaes circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnar stuns Magalhaes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magalhaes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Magalhaes throws a series of punches but Lesnar moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magalhaes pulls guard successfully.
Magalhaes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magalhaes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnar defends well.
Lesnar stands and steps away. Magalhaes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes takes one to the chin there.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnar as he avoids it easily.
Magalhaes keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar.
A punch lands to the side of Magalhaes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lesnar scores with a shot to the body.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magalhaes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Magalhaes circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesnar darts in and clinches Magalhaes up against the cage.
Magalhaes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magalhaes wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is trying to drag Lesnar to the mat but Lesnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar is trying to break free.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Magalhaes has him pressed against the cage.
Magalhaes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lesnar walks away with a smile on his face. Magalhaes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lesnar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnar lands with an overhand left.
Lesnar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magalhaes shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy left from Lesnar finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magalhaes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Lesnar finds it's target.
Magalhaes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar lands with a hook. Magalhaes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lesnar connects with a looping right hand.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lesnar 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.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fedor Lesnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnar darts in trying to clinch
and Magalhaes counters with a shoot takedown. Lesnar fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Magalhaes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lesnar sizes up Magalhaes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vinicius Magalhaes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magalhaes manages to avoid it.
Magalhaes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magalhaes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lesnar cracks Magalhaes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lesnar lands with a hook. Magalhaes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Magalhaes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magalhaes counters by clinching up.
Magalhaes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lesnar's efforts to push away.
Magalhaes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lesnar's efforts to push away.
Lesnar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magalhaes gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar connects with a jab.
Magalhaes shoots in but no luck this time.
Magalhaes avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws out a loose jab but Magalhaes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Lesnar scores with a jab.
Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Magalhaes moved out of range nicely.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magalhaes gets slowly back to his feet.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnar as he avoids it easily.
Lesnar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magalhaes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Magalhaes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Magalhaes fails to land the takedown.
Lesnar checks a leg kick.
Lesnar with a nice cross.
Lesnar throws a right hand that Magalhaes ducks under and follows up with a left that Magalhaes also avoids with ease.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magalhaes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lesnar misses the target.
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Horrible takedown by Magalhaes or perhaps it was just good defense by Lesnar which made him look bad.
Magalhaes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesnar pinned against the cage. Lesnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lesnar slaps away a takedown attempt from Magalhaes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lesnar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magalhaes doesn't seem bothered though.
Lesnar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magalhaes in his tracks.
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Magalhaes saw that one coming.
Lesnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magalhaes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lesnar leaves Magalhaes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magalhaes fails with the takedown.
Lesnar lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magalhaes fails to land the takedown.
Lesnar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lesnar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magalhaes throws the kick towards the body but Lesnar avoids it.
Magalhaes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar darts in trying to clinch
and Magalhaes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesnar's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar kicks Magalhaes off and gets to his feet.
Magalhaes looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magalhaes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Lesnar.
Lesnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magalhaes has time to react.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magalhaes circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magalhaes is defended easily by Lesnar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lesnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magalhaes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt.
Magalhaes tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
Magalhaes swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.
Lesnar takes a swing at Magalhaes's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Magalhaes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magalhaes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Magalhaes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lesnar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magalhaes somewhat.
Lesnar digs a good hook to Magalhaes's body.
Lesnar lands with a shot to the body.
Lesnar scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Lesnar.
Magalhaes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Magalhaes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Magalhaes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away.
Magalhaes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Magalhaes is avoiding it.
Magalhaes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lesnar scores with a nice right hand.
Magalhaes shoots in but Lesnar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magalhaes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Lesnar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lesnar duly obliges.
Lesnar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magalhaes.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Magalhaes avoids them all with ease.
Magalhaes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Magalhaes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away.
Magalhaes throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magalhaes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magalhaes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magalhaes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magalhaes off to one side.
Lesnar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lesnar really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lesnar takes a swing at Magalhaes's ribcage but misses.
Magalhaes dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Magalhaes on that attempt.
Magalhaes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magalhaes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Magalhaes circles away.
Lesnar throws a jab when Magalhaes was well out of range.
A punch combination from Magalhaes misses.
Lesnar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magalhaes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magalhaes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnar tries to avoid it but Magalhaes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnar to the ground. Lesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magalhaes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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.
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Magalhaes.
Magalhaes shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lesnar scores with a three punch combo!
Lesnar tries to clinch but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Magalhaes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Magalhaes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magalhaes off to one side.
Magalhaes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Magalhaes circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar wants to clinch
and Magalhaes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lesnar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magalhaes is defended easily by Lesnar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lesnar misses with a looping right.
Magalhaes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magalhaes misses with a low kick.
Magalhaes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lesnar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lesnar wants it to stay on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Lesnar scores with a four punch combination!
Lesnar misses with a straight right.
Magalhaes looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Magalhaes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magalhaes counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lesnar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lesnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vinicius Magalhaes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magalhaes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lesnar is pushing Magalhaes's head away, looking to escape. Magalhaes manages to hold on to the position though.
Magalhaes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lesnar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lesnar is pushing Magalhaes's head away, looking to escape. Magalhaes manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magalhaes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magalhaes tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Magalhaes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vinicius Magalhaes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Magalhaes throws a head kick that misses.
Magalhaes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magalhaes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lesnar wants to stand but Magalhaes is controlling the position.
Magalhaes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lesnar is proving hard to escape from.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Magalhaes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magalhaes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magalhaes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Magalhaes trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Magalhaes dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
Magalhaes misses with a double jab.
Lesnar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as Magalhaes shoots in.
Magalhaes swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magalhaes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Magalhaes dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magalhaes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magalhaes manages to avoid it.
Magalhaes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magalhaes off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lesnar.
Magalhaes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesnar pinned against the cage. Lesnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lesnar wants to clinch but Magalhaes slips to the side
and Magalhaes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lesnar won't be happy with that.
Magalhaes trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Magalhaes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lesnar is avoiding damage well.
Lesnar tries to escape but Magalhaes is in control.
Magalhaes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lesnar is trying to buck Magalhaes off.
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.
Magalhaes has hold of Lesnar's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lesnar seems comfortable defending it but Magalhaes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lesnar is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lesnar is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Magalhaes couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinicius Magalhaes!
Vinicius Magalhaes retains his light heavyweight title!
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