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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Dasilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Diabate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diabate has chosen The Dark Side Of The Moon - Pink Floyd as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Jean Claude Dasilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Diabate!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Dasilva misses its intended target.
Diabate pushes Dasilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Dasilva has Diabate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diabate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diabate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diabate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diabate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dasilva drives through with a takedown into Diabate's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dasilva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dasilva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dasilva wanted to stand there but Diabate had control of the position.
Diabate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dasilva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diabate pulls Dasilva in close to prevent any damage.
Diabate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dasilva is one step ahead there.
Dasilva advances position into side control!
Diabate struggling a bit here.
Dasilva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dasilva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diabate is looking for a sweep.
Dasilva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dasilva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dasilva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diabate is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diabate is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dasilva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diabate is looking to reverse the position.
Dasilva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diabate is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dasilva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diabate to his feet.
Diabate shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dasilva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva is trying to control Diabate's posture but Diabate avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diabate working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dasilva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diabate is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dasilva is working for a kimura but Diabate is defending it quite comfortably.
Dasilva seems to be working for a kimura but Diabate defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Dasilva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diabate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diabate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dasilva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diabate displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dasilva up against the cage.
Diabate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diabate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dasilva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasilva leaves Diabate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dasilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Diabate as Dasilva shoots in.
Diabate cracks Dasilva with an uppercut from hell and Dasilva crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Diabate's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Dasilva is rocked!
It looks like Jean Claude Dasilva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diabate postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Dasilva's head off the mat! Dasilva is out! He's out! Diabate jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Diabate!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bedros Adruni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikheil Bakradze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bedros Adruni has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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276 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bedros Adruni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikheil Bakradze!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adruni tries to bum rush Bakradze with a series of wild strikes but Bakradze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adruni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakradze counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bakradze.
Bakradze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adruni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bakradze as he avoids it easily.
Adruni throws a series of punches but Bakradze avoids them all with ease.
Adruni shoots in looking for a takedown but Bakradze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adruni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adruni misses with a body shot.
Adruni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakradze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adruni somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bedros Adruni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adruni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adruni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakradze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bakradze. That's going to slow Adruni down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bakradze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakradze goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adruni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakradze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adruni lands a lovely overhand right.
Adruni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adruni throws a leg kick
and Bakradze counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adruni's knee momentarily.
Adruni misses with a right hand
letting Bakradze counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakradze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adruni misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Adruni misses.
Bakradze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adruni's sensitive parts.
Bakradze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bakradze scores with a hook to the body. Adruni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adruni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bakradze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bakradze rushes Adruni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adruni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adruni working hard to break the clinch.
Bakradze taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adruni can't break the clinch.
Adruni is trying to break the clinch but Bakradze has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adruni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bakradze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adruni's defenses.
It looks like Bedros Adruni has been cut.
Bakradze stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakradze scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Bakradze to work.
Adruni is trying to break free.
Adruni is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakradze has double underhooks.
Bakradze has Adruni pressed against the cage, preventing Adruni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Adruni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bakradze.
Bakradze pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adruni is trying to break the clinch but Bakradze is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakradze is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adruni tries to break free but Bakradze pushes him back against the cage.
Adruni is trying to push Bakradze away but Bakradze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bakradze has Adruni pushed against the cage.
Adruni is trying to break the clinch but Bakradze is controlling him.
Adruni lands a body shot.
Adruni is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakradze has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adruni wants to break free but Bakradze has control.
Adruni takes an elbow to the temple.
Bakradze lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bedros Adruni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bedros Adruni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adruni misses with a wild combination.
Bakradze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adruni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakradze lands with a nice body kick.
Bakradze forces Adruni back against the cage and clinches.
Adruni working hard to break the clinch.
Adruni is trying to push Bakradze away but Bakradze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bakradze just leaning against Adruni, taking a breather.
Bakradze digs a right hand into Adruni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adruni's gas tank.
Adruni is trying to break the clinch but Bakradze is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Adruni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bakradze crunches a lovely knee into Adruni's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Bakradze - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adruni is trying to break the clinch but Bakradze has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bakradze.
Bakradze content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bakradze misses with a body punch.
Bakradze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bakradze stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adruni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adruni tries to circle away but Bakradze has him pinned against the cage.
Bakradze lands a good knee to the midsection. Adruni won't want to take too many of those.
Adruni tries to circle away but Bakradze has him pinned against the cage.
Bakradze slows down the pace here.
Bakradze swings wildly with an uppercut but Adruni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakradze stalling.
Adruni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakradze stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikheil Bakradze.
Adruni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakradze was well out of range. Poor timing from Adruni.
Bakradze scores with a head kick.
Bakradze thumps Adruni with a low kick.
Adruni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakradze swivels and escapes.
Adruni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adruni lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Bakradze blocks the low kick.
Bedros Adruni is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakradze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adruni moves to clinch but Bakradze breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bakradze lands a nice looking body kick.
Adruni tries to clinch but Bakradze moves out of range.
Bakradze cracks Adruni with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adruni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakradze.
Adruni misses with a combination
and Bakradze counters with a nice body kick.
Bakradze dodges the punch combination from Adruni.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakradze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adruni wants to clinch but Bakradze slips to the side
and Bakradze counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Bakradze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bedros Adruni's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bakradze lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bakradze.
Bakradze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adruni fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Adruni both land. Nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bakradze.
Bakradze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adruni moves away.
Adruni tries to clinch there but Bakradze circles away.
Bakradze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Adruni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bakradze.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adruni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakradze.
Adruni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakradze circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adruni throws a right hand that Bakradze ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakradze also avoids with ease.
Adruni lands with a straight right. Bakradze didn't see that one coming.
Adruni misses with a kick to the body.
Adruni throws a series of punches but Bakradze moves out of range.
Mikheil Bakradze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adruni. Bakradze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakradze tries to clinch up.
Adruni throws a series of punches but Bakradze avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakradze thows a body kick. Adruni tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adruni misses with a shot to the body
and Bakradze counters with a head kick.
Adruni misses with a looping right.
Bakradze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adruni will feel that in the morning.
Bakradze stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adruni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid body kick from Bakradze.
Adruni just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakradze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakradze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adruni shoots in and drives through. Bakradze sprawls well.
Bakradze keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bakradze is looking to slow Adruni down with leg kicks.
Bakradze avoids the body shot from Adruni.
Bakradze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adruni stalks Bakradze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bakradze's face. Bakradze staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakradze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bakradze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bakradze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adruni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bedros Adruni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Bakradze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bakradze, right into the meat.
Adruni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adruni looks to land a right hand but Bakradze moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bakradze.
Good exchange - Bakradze coming out on top.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bakradze - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adruni gets tackled into the cage by Bakradze. Bakradze maintains the clinch.
Adruni letting Bakradze take a breather here.
Bakradze presses Adruni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bakradze struggles to land a body shot inside as Adruni controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakradze lands an elbow that stopped Adruni in his tracks for a moment.
Adruni is trying to force a seperation but Bakradze has the dominant position.
Adruni is trying to push Bakradze away but Bakradze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adruni being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikheil Bakradze.
Well Bakradze 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikheil Bakradze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Fortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant comes to the cage accompanied by ShiftKit. Fortez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. nothing but a G thang kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacoby Bryant!
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, Joe Fortez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bryant.
It looks like Joe Fortez has been cut.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant leaves Fortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Fortez.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortez looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant lands a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Bryant has knocked Fortez down with a huge combo! Bryant steps away and waves a wobbly Fortez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bryant fakes the body blow, causing Fortez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fortez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacoby Bryant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go to sleep. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benedict Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Kid connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
Kid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kid closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kid connects with a couple of short punches.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kid is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cruz has escaped and now he's on top!
Kid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Kid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cruz stacks Kid on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cruz!
Kid is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to escape the position but Cruz is controlling the position.
Kid tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kid throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Cruz blocks the strikes from Kid.
Kid is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kid throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz stands up.
Karate Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands a slapping body shot.
Kid throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Kid throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Kid scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Kid is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Kid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kid postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Kid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kid drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kid has Cruz in his guard.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Kid wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kid on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body kick from Cruz.
Kid misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid fails with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kid's sensitive parts.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benedict Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Karate Kid has been cut.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Kid is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kid walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruz.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz sizes up Kid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab lands there for Cruz.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruz. Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
Kid takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Kid shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kid is rocked!
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kid.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cruz pushes Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cruz gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is stalling here.
Kid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benedict Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karate Kid.
Kid wants a takedown.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kid looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Kid.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Kid didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Kid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Kid's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Karate Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kid ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kid throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kid walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karate Kid's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kid throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Kid looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Kid dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Kid's head and hops out.
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
A left and a right from Cruz both land. Nice combination.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Kid knows he should have avoided that one.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kid.
Kid walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kid's head.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Kid's defenses.
Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Cruz.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kid can do to turn this around?
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Cruz tests Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kid gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cruz gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kid is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedict Cruz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Montelibano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Montelibano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Storm!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montelibano tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
Montelibano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montelibano scores with a jab.
Montelibano throws a series of strikes that have Storm backpedaling.
Montelibano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Storm.
Montelibano just misses with a punch to the body.
Montelibano lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Montelibano misses with a wild body shot.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Montelibano shows good takedown defense.
Storm shoots for a double leg takedown but Montelibano sprawls well. He's pushed Storm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michael Montelibano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Storm.
Montelibano throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
Storm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montelibano counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montelibano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Storm counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montelibano won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montelibano is looking to regain half guard here but Storm keeps moving and retains side control.
Storm happy to just control the position for now.
Montelibano tries to buck Storm off but Storm is having none of it.
Storm has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Montelibano!
Storm trying to control but Montelibano is having none of it.
Storm has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Montelibano's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Montelibano has worked his arm free - good work by Montelibano!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montelibano is trying to improve his position.
Storm working the ground and pound but Montelibano is defending the strikes.
Montelibano is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Montelibano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Storm.
Storm throwing strikes but Montelibano manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Storm is trying to improve his position.
Storm struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is not content to let Montelibano control the position.
Storm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montelibano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Storm manages to get back to half guard.
Storm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Montelibano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Montelibano's back!
Storm is cranking Montelibano's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Montelibano! He's tightened the choke and Montelibano is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Storm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Panday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flavio Panday!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panday.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Panday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marsden shoots in looking for a takedown. Panday tries to sprawl out of it but Marsden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Panday misses.
No luck for Marsden with that takedown attempt.
Marsden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panday throws a leg kick but Marsden checks it.
Marsden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panday defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panday stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throws a shot from downtown. Panday moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Marsden misses.
Panday throws a low kick, looking for Marsden's leg but Marsden calmly moves out of range.
Panday ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Panday throws a big shot that misses.
Marsden throws a hook but Panday blocks it.
Marsden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panday throws out the jab.
Marsden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Panday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panday.
Panday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Marsden shoots in looking for a takedown. Panday tries to sprawl out of it but Marsden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marsden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Panday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Some wild striking there from Marsden.
Panday dodges the punch combination from Marsden.
Roger Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Panday.
Marsden fails to land the takedown.
Marsden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panday circles away quickly and effectively.
Marsden dives in and grabs Panday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panday pushes down on Marsden's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panday misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Panday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panday connects with a crisp jab.
Marsden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panday circles away.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Panday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marsden.
Marsden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panday.
Marsden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panday lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marsden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marsden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Panday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsden somewhat.
Marsden is breathing heavily.
Panday defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Marsden. That snapped Panday's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden shoots in looking for a takedown. Panday tries to sprawl out of it but Marsden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marsden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panday uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panday tries to work over Marsden's front leg with a kick but Marsden checks it.
Marsden's corner calls for a 1-2. Marsden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Panday misses with a wild body shot.
Panday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Panday. No joy for Marsden on that attempt.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panday as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Panday scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Panday dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Panday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Panday throws a leg kick that misses.
Marsden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panday is fending him off so far but Marsden persists. Nope, Panday circles away and we're back to standing.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marsden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flavio Panday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Marsden misses.
Nice sprawl there from Panday as Marsden shoots in.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panday.
Marsden slips under a jab from Panday.
A clash of legs there as Marsden blocks the low kick.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Marsden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Panday avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Panday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Marsden or perhaps it was just good defense by Panday which made him look bad.
Panday lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Panday lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marsden.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marsden. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Panday's head but Panday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panday throws a low kick but Marsden moves out of range easily.
Marsden swinging wildly here.
Marsden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panday throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Panday.
A swing and a miss from Panday.
Panday scores with a nice strike.
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panday misses with a wild combination.
Panday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Panday wants it to stay on the feet.
Panday moves forwards but Marsden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panday misses the jab.
Marsden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Panday finds it's way through Marsden's defenses.
Marsden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panday connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marsden scrambles back to his feet.
Marsden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Panday's guard.
Marsden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marsden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panday looking for a sweep. Not yet Panday, not yet.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Panday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marsden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marsden trying to control but Panday is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roger Marsden has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Flavio Panday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panday's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Panday duly obliges.
Panday throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panday throws a front kick aimed at Marsden's knee but Marsden avoids it well.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Panday 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some wild striking there from Marsden.
Marsden throws a hook but Panday avoids it easily.
Marsden tests Panday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Panday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marsden's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panday defends it easily.
Panday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panday trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panday trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panday working some strikes from top position.
Marsden has a closed guard, preventing Panday from standing up.
Panday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panday has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panday wants to stand but Marsden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Panday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marsden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Panday from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panday defends it easily.
Panday landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Panday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panday has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.
Panday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panday has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.
Panday is looking to stand up but Marsden won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marsden is working an open guard so Panday takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Panday. No joy for Marsden on that attempt.
Panday scores with a jab to the body.
Roger Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Flavio Panday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Panday scores with a nice right hand.
Marsden looks for a takedown but Panday sprawls well.
Panday fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marsden checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panday to score with a decent uppercut.
Roger Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Panday.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flavio Panday.
I've got Panday 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavio Panday!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miro Antauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anuwat Kaewsamri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antauro's entrance music is Under a Killing Moon by Thrice. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miro Antauro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anuwat Kaewsamri!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaewsamri throws a chopping leg kick but Antauro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kaewsamri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Antauro blocks a head kick by Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri tries to clinch but Antauro is having none of it.
Kaewsamri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaewsamri checks a low kick from Antauro.
Kaewsamri throws a head kick but Antauro moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Antauro.
Antauro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Antauro lands a nice looking body shot.
Antauro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Antauro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antauro lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antauro blocks a head kick by Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Antauro.
Antauro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kaewsamri checks it well.
Antauro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Antauro slips a straight right by Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Antauro lands a body shot.
Antauro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kaewsamri counters with an inside leg kick.
Antauro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miro Antauro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antauro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kaewsamri throws a body kick that misses.
Kaewsamri checks a leg kick.
Kaewsamri misses with a kick to the body.
Kaewsamri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaewsamri looks to land a body kick but Antauro moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kaewsamri.
Antauro lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaewsamri off the cage and back into rage.
Kaewsamri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaewsamri clinches up with Antauro and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri has a couple of punches blocked by Antauro.
Kaewsamri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kaewsamri scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kaewsamri fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Antauro taking a breather.
Kaewsamri taking a breather.
Antauro throws a head punch that misses.
Antauro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antauro.
Kaewsamri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaewsamri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaewsamri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Antauro backwards.
Antauro just leaning against Kaewsamri, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaewsamri misses with a knee to the head.
Kaewsamri throws a punch but it's blocked by Antauro.
Antauro blocks a body shot from Kaewsamri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miro Antauro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Antauro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Antauro misses with a kick to the body.
Kaewsamri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaewsamri misses with a head kick.
Antauro throws a front kick that sends Kaewsamri stumbling back into the cage.
Kaewsamri tries to clinch but Antauro is having none of it.
Antauro throws the kick towards the body but Kaewsamri avoids it.
Kaewsamri throws a head kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kaewsamri 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.
Antauro thows a leg kick but Kaewsamri checks it
and Kaewsamri counters with a straight right hand.
Kaewsamri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antauro throws a series of punches but Kaewsamri avoids them all with ease.
Antauro thows a body kick. Kaewsamri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antauro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Antauro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaewsamri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antauro throws out a leg kick but Kaewsamri moves out of range and Antauro only half commits.
Kaewsamri blocks a leg kick.
Kaewsamri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antauro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antauro takes one to the side of the head.
Antauro blocks a head kick by Kaewsamri.
Antauro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaewsamri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antauro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaewsamri blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaewsamri blocks the leg kick.
Antauro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaewsamri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Antauro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaewsamri has time to react.
Kaewsamri connects with a leg kick. Antauro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Antauro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaewsamri was well out of range. Poor timing from Antauro.
Antauro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaewsamri throws a push kick but Antauro slaps the foot to one side.
Miro Antauro is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaewsamri wants to land a leg kick but Antauro is out of range.
Antauro ducks under a wild hook from Kaewsamri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri swats away the attempt to clinch by Antauro.
Antauro lands a nice shot to the body.
Antauro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Antauro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Antauro tries to clinch there but Kaewsamri circles away.
Antauro swinging wildly here.
Kaewsamri slips a jab from Antauro.
Kaewsamri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antauro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Antauro tries a head kick but it misses.
Antauro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kaewsamri avoids the body shot from Antauro.
Kaewsamri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaewsamri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaewsamri throws a lazy body kick
and Antauro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Kaewsamri as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaewsamri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaewsamri lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Antauro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaewsamri throws a sloppy head kick and Antauro moves out of range easily.
Antauro slips under a jab from Kaewsamri.
Antauro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaewsamri scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Antauro.
A jab from Antauro misses.
Kaewsamri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Kaewsamri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Antauro is looking to clinch.
Antauro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaewsamri connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antauro wants to land a leg kick but Kaewsamri is out of range.
Antauro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Antauro misses with a low kick as Kaewsamri jumps back.
Antauro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kaewsamri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaewsamri avoids the body shot from Antauro.
Kaewsamri lands a high kick!
Kaewsamri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antauro.
Kaewsamri scores with a leg kick.
Antauro tries to land a leg kick but Kaewsamri saw it coming and moves away.
Antauro misses with a low kick as Kaewsamri jumps back.
Nice body kick from Antauro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antauro tries to clinch up but Kaewsamri circles away and keeps his distance.
Antauro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Kaewsamri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaewsamri throws a lazy head kick
and Antauro 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!
Antauro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Antauro throws a leg kick which misses Kaewsamri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaewsamri tries to avoid it.
Kaewsamri throws a head kick that misses.
Kaewsamri wants to slow Antauro down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaewsamri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kaewsamri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Antauro lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antauro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kaewsamri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Antauro scores with a shot to the body.
Kaewsamri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaewsamri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Antauro, pushing him back against the cage.
Antauro tries to stall but Kaewsamri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaewsamri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaewsamri pushes off an throws an elbow but Antauro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kaewsamri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaewsamri lands an elbow just above Antauro 's eye.
Kaewsamri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Antauro scores with a shot to the side of Kaewsamri's head.
Antauro tries to work over Kaewsamri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaewsamri misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaewsamri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Antauros head.
Kaewsamri misses with a knee strike.
Antauro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaewsamri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Antauro blocks an uppercut.
Kaewsamri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaewsamri misses with the head strike.
Kaewsamri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaewsamri misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaewsamri misses with a punch on the inside.
Antauro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Miro Antauro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Antauro looks to land a body kick but Kaewsamri moved away.
Antauro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Antauro misses with a body kick.
Antauro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antauro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaewsamri has time to react.
Kaewsamri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Antauro is looking to wear down Kaewsamri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaewsamri!
Antauro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaewsamri is out of range.
Antauro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaewsamri at a distance.
Kaewsamri keeps the fight on the outside.
Antauro throws a head kick but Kaewsamri moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antauro tries to clinch but Kaewsamri moves out of range.
Antauro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaewsamri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kaewsamri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Antauro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Antauro misses with a low kick.
Antauro is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Antauro does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antauro blocks the body kick.
Kaewsamri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaewsamri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaewsamri gets tackled into the cage by Antauro. Antauro maintains the clinch.
Kaewsamri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaewsamri swings wildly with an uppercut but Antauro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antauro blocking some punches.
Kaewsamri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antauro has a couple of punches blocked by Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri blocks a body shot from Antauro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kaewsamri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaewsamri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaewsamri has a couple of punches blocked by Antauro.
Antauro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaewsamri working aggressively here.
Kaewsamri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antauro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaewsamri. That did some damage!
That kick from Antauro tenderised Kaewsamri's leg. Kaewsamri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Antauro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kaewsamri checks it well.
Antauro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antauro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Antauro throws a leg kick
and Kaewsamri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Antauro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Antauro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Antauro.
Antauro is looking to chop away at Kaewsamri's legs.
Antauro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaewsamri connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaewsamri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antauro misses the shot to the body.
Antauro lands a high kick!
Kaewsamri darts in and clinches Antauro up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anuwat Kaewsamri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaewsamri checks a low kick from Antauro.
Kaewsamri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Antauro. Antauro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaewsamri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antauro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Antauro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaewsamri.
Antauro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaewsamri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaewsamri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antauro looks for the body kick but Kaewsamri saw that one coming.
Kaewsamri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antauro throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antauro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaewsamri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Antauro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Antauro throws a push kick but Kaewsamri slaps the foot to one side.
Antauro misses with a body kick.
Antauro misses the jab.
Antauro keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Antauro is predictable there
and Kaewsamri counters with a nice kick to the body.
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.
Antauro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antauro blocks a head kick by Kaewsamri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri blocks the body kick.
Antauro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaewsamri's calf.
Kaewsamri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antauro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miro Antauro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Antauro fails with a takedown attempt.
Antauro checks a leg kick.
Kaewsamri checks a leg kick.
Kaewsamri scores with a head kick.
Kaewsamri throws a sloppy head kick
and Antauro counters with a head kick.
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!
Kaewsamri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Antauro.
Antauro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaewsamri misses with a head kick.
Antauro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaewsamri.
Antauro throws out a loose jab but Kaewsamri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaewsamri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Antauro tries to clinch there but Kaewsamri circles away.
Antauro misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaewsamri!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antauro tries to clinch there but Kaewsamri circles away.
Kaewsamri clinches up against the cage.
Anuwat Kaewsamri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaewsamri struggles to land a body shot inside as Antauro controls his hands.
Kaewsamri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antauro struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaewsamri controls his hands.
Antauro managing to block the knees to the body from Kaewsamri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaewsamri looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaewsamri throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anuwat Kaewsamri.
I think Antauro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Antauro!
Miro Antauro retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Wickleby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's entrance music is Burn It To The Ground. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Wickleby!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickleby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wickleby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wickleby lands a jab to Belfort's midsection.
Belfort looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Belfort thows a huge punch but Wickleby dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort wants to pass to mount but Wickleby is defending the position.
Wickleby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belfort is working away from the top position though.
Wickleby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belfort with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Belfort has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belfort avoids the attempt from Wickleby to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wickleby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Belfort scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belfort trying to control but Wickleby is having none of it.
Wickleby tries to reverse the position but Belfort maintains control.
Belfort landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort landing strikes, looking to finish!
Belfort tries to control but Wickleby wriggling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wickleby is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby taking shots to the head.
Wickleby tries to hold on but Belfort postures up.
Belfort with shots to the head and body - Wickleby looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wickleby is squirming around, avoiding Belfort's attempts to control the action.
Wickleby is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Belfort punishing his opponent with strikes.
Belfort looking to finish Wickleby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wickleby!
Wickleby is rocked!
Belfort has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Belfort looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Belfort tries to control but Wickleby wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a heavy elbow.
Wickleby is still in real trouble! Can Belfort finish him?
Belfort jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wickleby manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wickleby seems to have recovered his senses.
Wickleby is not content to let Belfort control the position.
Wickleby is looking to reverse the position.
Belfort trying to control the position but Wickleby is working away.
Belfort in side control lands a decent elbow.
Belfort tries to score with some ground and pound. Wickleby controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby is not content to let Belfort control the position.
Belfort in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wickleby regains half guard.
Belfort moves nicely into side control.
Belfort just content to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wickleby stops Belfort from passing to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belfort lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Belfort trying to control the position but Wickleby is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Belfort.
A good leg kick by Belfort.
Wickleby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wickleby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wickleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Belfort buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Wickleby.
Belfort uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wickleby.
Belfort is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wickleby's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Belfort there.
Wickleby looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wickleby trying to control here.
Belfort wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wickleby keeps working.
Wickleby gets full guard.
Wickleby wants to sweep but no luck.
Wickleby keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wickleby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belfort connects with a couple of short punches.
Wickleby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belfort is working Wickleby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort trying to control but Wickleby is working from the bottom.
Wickleby has his hands on Belfort's head, controlling the position.
Belfort looking to sit in guard and control but Wickleby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is pulling down on Wickleby's head to control his posture.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wickleby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wickleby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wickleby lands a couple of digs.
Wickleby trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wickleby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort controls Wickleby momentarily but Wickleby frees himself.
Wickleby trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belfort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wickleby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wickleby throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wickleby stands up and waves to Belfort to follow him.
Fedor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wickleby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Wickleby.
Wickleby checks a leg kick nicely.
Belfort misses with a few strikes there.
Wickleby misses with a double jab.
Belfort lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wickleby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wickleby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Wickleby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wickleby throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belfort slips a straight right by Wickleby.
Belfort cracks Wickleby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wickleby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belfort looks to land a left hand but Wickleby moved out of range nicely.
Belfort changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wickleby tries to avoid it but Belfort manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wickleby to the ground. Wickleby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belfort throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wickleby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wickleby drops his hands momentarily and Belfort takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wickleby drives through with a takedown into Belfort's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Belfort looking to control.
Wickleby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wickleby looking to sit in guard and control but Belfort gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ray Wickleby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort postures up and lands a big shot to Wickleby's brow.
Belfort looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belfort pushes down on Wickleby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort trying to control from half guard but Wickleby is working away.
Belfort performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belfort thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking to advance position but Wickleby won't allow it.
Wickleby tries to roll over but Belfort keeps him under control.
Belfort slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Belfort is looking for a kimura but Wickleby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belfort to get the leverage.
Belfort wants to pass to mount but Wickleby is defending the position.
Wickleby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby is refusing to be controlled, as Belfort sits in half guard.
Belfort lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wickleby wants to get back to full guard.
Belfort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wickleby's head.
Wickleby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belfort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wickleby wants to sweep here but Belfort controlling him for the moment.
Wickleby trying to keep a closed guard but Belfort is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wickleby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belfort manages to get himself to full guard.
Fedor Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort is trying to hold Wickleby in close to prevent damage but Wickleby has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fedor Belfort.
Well Belfort 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umma Gumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gumma comes into the arena with One 24 blaring out of the sound system. O Neill has chosen Sing for the moment - Eminem as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Umma Gumma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin O Neill!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neill gets caught flat footed, as Gumma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gumma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gumma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gumma trying to control but O Neill is working from the bottom.
Gumma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gumma wants to control from the top but O Neill keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Umma Gumma just wasn't active enough.
O Neill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gumma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Neill gets caught napping as Gumma dives in and scores a takedown. O Neill manages to retain guard.
Gumma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gumma wants to stand and escape but instead O Neill has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gumma is trying to control the position but O Neill postures up.
O Neill advances position into side control!
Gumma wants to control but O Neill postures up.
Gumma regains half guard.
O Neill controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neill tries to pass to full mount but Gumma defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumma scores with a few weak punches.
Gumma wants to get back to full guard.
O Neill is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gumma reverses the position - he's now on top in O Neill's guard.
Gumma passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gumma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumma is taking a breather. O Neill says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
O Neill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gumma pulls his head out easily.
Gumma wants to work for an arm triangle but O Neill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gumma moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumma lands a few punches from side control.
Gumma wants to control but O Neill is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Gumma.
O Neill tries to bench press Gumma off him but Gumma keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Gumma are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Neill is trying to get back to half guard.
Gumma lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear O Neill down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umma Gumma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Neill throws a big shot that misses.
O Neill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gumma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
O Neill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gumma throws a strike but O Neill avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gumma wants to pass the guard but O Neill is keeping the position.
Gumma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
O Neill working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumma trying to control but O Neill is working from the bottom.
O Neill has an active guard here but Gumma has managed to pass into half guard.
O Neill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gumma wants to pass to mount but O Neill is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumma is trying to control the action in half guard but O Neill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Neill is pressing down on Gumma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Neill is trying to keep Gumma in close.
O Neill keeping moving, preventing Gumma from controlling successfully.
Gumma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Umma Gumma has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A left lands for O Neill.
Gumma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O Neill's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumma tries to free his leg and advance position but O Neill is retaining full guard.
Gumma trying to control but O Neill is working from the bottom.
Gumma looking to sit in guard and control but O Neill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gumma trying to control the position here.
Gumma keeping full guard, as O Neill tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gumma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gumma with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumma with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umma Gumma dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gumma clinches.
O Neill wants to break free but Gumma has control.
O Neill tries to throw a body punch but Gumma avoids it by throwing O Neill back against the cage.
Gumma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gumma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gumma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gumma with shots to the head and body - O Neill looks very uncomfortable down there.
O Neill is bucking up trying to escape but Gumma cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Neill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gumma is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. O Neill can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Umma Gumma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Neill is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neill is working to get back to half guard.
Gumma lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gumma landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gumma lands with some strikes.
O Neill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martin O Neill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umma Gumma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumma controlling from mount.
Gumma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Neill can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gumma controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Umma Gumma just wasn't active enough.
O Neill shoots for a takedown but Gumma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gumma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Neill.
Gumma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gumma prevents O Neill from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gumma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Umma Gumma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gumma 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umma Gumma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Doctor Jones. A fine choice. The key to victory for Doctor Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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177 lbs
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30
194 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Balls!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls walks into a left hand.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Balls is out of range.
Balls dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Balls's head and hops out.
Balls slips under a jab.
Balls closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balls is one step ahead there.
Balls trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balls wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones has his hands on Balls's head, controlling the position.
Balls wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Balls throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Balls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Balls tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doctor Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Balls.
Balls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balls somewhat.
Jones cracks Balls with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Balls looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balls fails with the takedown.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Balls persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Balls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Balls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doctor Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balls takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Balls is rocked!
Jones fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Balls out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Doctor Jones!
Doctor Jones retains his middleweight title!
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