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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedo Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krokodil Zelenij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedo Bear has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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219 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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedo Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krokodil Zelenij!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear misses with a takedown attempt - Zelenij sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zelenij doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Bear doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Zelenij to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zelenij. Bear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zelenij throws a right hand that Bear ducks under and follows up with a left that Bear also avoids with ease.
Zelenij doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Zelenij rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown. Zelenij tries to sprawl out of it but Bear keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zelenij manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedo Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelenij throws out a loose jab but Bear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krokodil Zelenij seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zelenij counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenij being controlled here momentarily.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Zelenij from controlling successfully.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zelenij is one step ahead there.
Zelenij works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zelenij wants to work for an arm triangle but Bear is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zelenij is keen to just control but Bear is a slippery customer.
Bear is looking to improve his position.
Zelenij tries to pass to full mount but Bear defends it.
Bear is looking to control Zelenij's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bear avoid being mounted?
Bear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zelenij is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bear has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is not content to let Zelenij control the position.
Zelenij decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bear shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zelenij counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Zelenij stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zelenij wants it to stay on the feet.
Bear avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zelenij clobbers Bear with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bear.
Zelenij closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bear quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zelenij jumps into side control!
Zelenij is working to tighten is grip on Bear's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bear has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Zelenij is really squeezing tight and eventually Bear passes out! Zelenij breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Krokodil Zelenij!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Riverington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Russell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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225 lbs
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260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Russell!
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, Jerome Riverington!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Riverington counters with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Riverington. No joy for Russell on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russell.
Riverington stuffs the takedown attempt from Russell. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riverington swivels and escapes.
Russell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bill Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riverington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russell somewhat.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riverington as he avoids it easily.
Russell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Riverington throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell works over Riverington's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Riverington. No joy for Russell on that attempt.
Russell tries to clinch up.
Riverington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown but Riverington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riverington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russell looks for a takedown but Riverington sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Riverington. No joy for Russell on that attempt.
Riverington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riverington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell shoots in and drives through. Riverington sprawls well.
Russell is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russell.
Russell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riverington pinned against the cage. Riverington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riverington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russell takes one to the chin there.
Riverington gets caught napping as Russell dives in and scores a takedown. Riverington manages to retain guard.
Russell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell prevents Riverington from getting back to his feet.
Riverington keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bill Russell.
Russell dives in and grabs Riverington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riverington pushes down on Russell's head and hops out.
Riverington connects with a single shot there.
Russell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Russell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riverington defends it nicely.
Jerome Riverington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riverington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russell somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell dives in and grabs Riverington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riverington pushes down on Russell's head and hops out.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Riverington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riverington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russell.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riverington as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riverington lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Riverington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russell looks for a takedown but Riverington sprawls well.
Russell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russell tries to clinch up.
Jerome Riverington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russell fails with the takedown.
Riverington scores with a shot to the body.
Russell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russell blocks a head kick by Riverington.
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Russell.
Riverington swats away the attempt to clinch by Russell.
Russell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riverington scores with a head kick.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Riverington shows good takedown defense.
Russell shoots in but Riverington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Riverington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riverington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riverington wants to stand up but Russell is controlling him.
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!
Russell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riverington is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Russell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riverington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Riverington blocks the body kick.
Russell moves into range and clinches up with Riverington.
Russell wants a takedown but no success here.
Russell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riverington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Russell slowing the pace effectively.
Russell keeps control of Riverington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riverington tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Riverington tries to circle away but Russell has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Riverington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riverington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russell breaks the clinch.
Russell tries to clinch but Riverington moves out of range.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Riverington shows good takedown defense.
Riverington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown. Riverington tries to sprawl out of it but Russell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riverington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riverington sprawls well. Riverington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerome Riverington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Riverington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Russell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riverington tries to avoid it but Russell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riverington to the ground. Riverington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riverington misses with a body kick.
Riverington swats away the attempt to clinch by Russell.
Russell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riverington counters with a head kick.
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Riverington coming out on top.
Russell tries for a takedown but Riverington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riverington swats away the attempt to clinch by Russell.
Riverington connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Riverington - just one landing.
Riverington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russell counters with a big head kick but Riverington shrugs it off.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riverington defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Russell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riverington as he avoids it easily.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riverington sprawls well. Riverington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riverington thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
A lazy left from Riverington finds it's target.
Riverington scores with a sloppy right hand. Russell should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Russell is rocked!
Whack! Riverington lands a heavy head kick that drops Russell. The ref tackles Riverington to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Russell was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jerome Riverington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Dobrzynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Himbo Spice (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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250 lbs
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276 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krystian Dobrzynsky!
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, Himbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice doesn't manage to clinch there - Dobrzynsky circles away.
Dobrzynsky misses with a looping right.
Himbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oooooh!!! Spice has knocked Dobrzynsky down with a huge combo! Spice steps away and waves a wobbly Dobrzynsky back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Krystian Dobrzynsky has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spice throws a combination. Dobrzynsky tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spice fails to land the takedown.
Dobrzynsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky checks a leg kick.
Spice fails with the takedown
and Dobrzynsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Himbo Spice has been cut.
Spice connects with a leg kick. Dobrzynsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spice looks gassed!
Dobrzynsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dobrzynsky tries to clinch but Spice moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dobrzynsky throws the left hand but Spice avoids the punch easily.
Dobrzynsky misses with a two punch combination.
Dobrzynsky dodges the punch combination from Spice.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Dobrzynsky moves out of range easily.
Spice slips a straight right by Dobrzynsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice throws a series of punches but Dobrzynsky moves out of range.
Dobrzynsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dobrzynsky.
Dobrzynsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dobrzynsky works his way into full mount!
Dobrzynsky jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spice manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky throws an elbow but Spice slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Dobrzynsky.
Spice tries to improve position but can't.
Spice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobrzynsky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Spice is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Spice tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dobrzynsky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dobrzynsky happy to just control the position for now.
Spice wants to control but Dobrzynsky postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynsky taking a breather here.
Dobrzynsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spice keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Himbo Spice dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dobrzynsky misses with a looping right.
Spice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spice fails with a takedown attempt.
Spice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dobrzynsky circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spice is breathing heavily.
Dobrzynsky throws an overhand right that lands on Spice's shoulder, as Spice tries to avoid the shot.
Krystian Dobrzynsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dobrzynsky but Dobrzynsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dobrzynsky rushes Spice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dobrzynsky wants a takedown.
Dobrzynsky gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, if Dobrzynsky is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dobrzynsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dobrzynsky wants to take a breather but Spice is having none of it.
Spice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dobrzynsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobrzynsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dobrzynsky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobrzynsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dobrzynsky here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dobrzynsky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dobrzynsky punching from mount but Spice doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dobrzynsky controlling from the full mount.
Dobrzynsky avoids the attempt from Spice to control.
Spice wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dobrzynsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dobrzynsky thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dobrzynsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dobrzynsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Spice frees his head quite easily.
Spice tries to reverse the position but Dobrzynsky maintains control.
Dobrzynsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Dobrzynsky there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dobrzynsky controlling the pace for now.
Dobrzynsky looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spice blocking the ground and pound.
Spice holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dobrzynsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dobrzynsky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dobrzynsky.
Dobrzynsky sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Spice is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dobrzynsky throwing strikes here but Spice is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dobrzynsky wants to finish this one by submission but Spice is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dobrzynsky.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynsky looking to secure an arm triangle but Spice defends it well.
Dobrzynsky lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Dobrzynsky dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spice swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobrzynsky.
Spice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobrzynsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice tries to clinch up.
Spice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dobrzynsky counters with a shoot takedown. Spice fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krystian Dobrzynsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dobrzynsky thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobrzynsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dobrzynsky trying to control but Spice is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dobrzynsky drops back looking for a leg! Spice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spice manages to kick Dobrzynsky off! Dobrzynsky jumps back into Spice's guard.
Dobrzynsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dobrzynsky has managed to get both his arms back between Spice's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dobrzynsky defends it easily.
Dobrzynsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Spice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobrzynsky throwing strikes but missing.
Spice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dobrzynsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dobrzynsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dobrzynsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dobrzynsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spice working for a triangle but Dobrzynsky defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dobrzynsky wants to control from the top but Spice keeps moving.
Dobrzynsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Spice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dobrzynsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dobrzynsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dobrzynsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spice being controlled here, momentarily.
Dobrzynsky slips nicely into half guard.
Dobrzynsky is looking to take a break and control but Spice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky prevents Spice from improving his position.
Dobrzynsky is looking for a kimura here.
Dobrzynsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Dobrzynsky looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobrzynsky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Dobrzynsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dobrzynsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Dobrzynsky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Bolliti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Bolliti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Statham!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolliti.
Damian Bolliti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Statham with a hook.
Bolliti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bolliti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Statham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolliti, pushing him back against the cage.
Bolliti goes for a takedown attempt but Statham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Bolliti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolliti dives in and grabs Statham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Statham pushes down on Bolliti's head and hops out.
Statham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolliti.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolliti.
Statham lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham lands a slapping body shot.
Bolliti is breathing heavily.
Bolliti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bolliti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolliti.
Bolliti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carl Statham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Statham connects with a nice looking 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!
Bolliti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Statham but Statham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Statham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolliti's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Statham moves into range and clinches up with Bolliti.
Statham scores with a hook to the body.
Statham lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Statham - that landed with a thud.
Statham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Statham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Statham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolliti or not.
Still in the clinch, Statham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Statham pushes Bolliti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Statham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Statham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Statham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolliti is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Statham.
Statham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Statham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Statham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Statham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolliti backwards.
Statham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolliti backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Statham.
Statham lands with a right to the head.
Oh Bolliti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Statham.
Statham drops Bolliti onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bolliti is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Statham dips a shoulder and cracks Bolliti with a mighty uppercut! Bolliti falls back against the cage and Statham unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bolliti is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Statham screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Statham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Hunter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stram shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
Hunter leaves Stram with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunter lands a jab-cross combination.
Stram with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eli Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Stram.
Stram with a poor takedown
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stram is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stram with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a crisp right that sends Stram to the canvas! Hunter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Hunter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duilio Tagliabue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Jovanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tagliabue's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cage the Elephant - Ain't No Rest for the Wicked. Jovanovski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anastasija - Pass Over kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Duilio Tagliabue has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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22
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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26
160 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duilio Tagliabue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Jovanovski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tagliabue misses with a head kick.
Jovanovski tries to clinch but Tagliabue moves out of range.
Tagliabue sizes up Jovanovski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jovanovski tries a low kick but Tagliabue avoids it.
Jovanovski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue is looking to slow Jovanovski down with leg kicks.
Tagliabue finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tagliabue tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jovanovski is able to avoid easily.
Jovanovski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jovanovski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tagliabue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jovanovski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tagliabue's head.
Jovanovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tagliabue keeps working.
Tagliabue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jovanovski on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagliabue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jovanovski.
Jovanovski trying to control from half guard but Tagliabue is working away.
Tagliabue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tagliabue tries to get out of the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Jovanovski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tagliabue dodges the punch combination from Jovanovski.
Jovanovski slips under a jab.
Tagliabue throws a wild body kick that Jovanovski sees coming a mile off.
Duilio Tagliabue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Jovanovski with that takedown attempt.
Tagliabue connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jovanovski. Jovanovski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jovanovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tagliabue sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jovanovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue thuds his shin into the meat of Jovanovski's side.
Tagliabue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duilio Tagliabue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Jovanovski.
Tagliabue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovanovski manages to avoid it.
Tagliabue throws a head kick but Jovanovski moves out of range.
Tagliabue cracks Jovanovski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jovanovski takes one on the button.
Tagliabue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jovanovski tries to avoid it but Tagliabue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jovanovski to the ground. Jovanovski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jovanovski tries to clinch but Tagliabue is having none of it.
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!
Tagliabue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tagliabue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovanovski checks a low kick from Tagliabue.
Jovanovski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tagliabue is out of range.
Tagliabue connects with a leg kick. Jovanovski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jovanovski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tagliabue walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tagliabue wants to slow Jovanovski down by chopping away at his legs.
Tagliabue slaps away a takedown attempt from Jovanovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tagliabue feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jovanovski's calf.
Jovanovski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jovanovski slips a jab and a cross from Tagliabue.
Jovanovski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tagliabue counters with a nice leg kick.
Tagliabue lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jovanovski checks it well.
Tagliabue pushes Jovanovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Tagliabue stalling in the clinch but Jovanovski improves position.
Jovanovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tagliabue controls his hands.
Jovanovski is working for takedown but Tagliabue is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tagliabue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jovanovski.
Jovanovski blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovski trying to control the position but instead, Tagliabue has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jovanovski into the cage.
Tagliabue is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jovanovski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tagliabue to the mat. Tagliabue regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jovanovski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tagliabue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jovanovski thows a big elbow that misses.
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 Duilio Tagliabue will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tagliabue clinches with his opponent.
Jovanovski can't get the takedown.
Tagliabue swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tagliabue lands a shoulder strike.
Tagliabue is trying to stall.
Tagliabue gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jovanovski regains guard.
Jovanovski has his hands on Tagliabue's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Duilio Tagliabue wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tagliabue works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tagliabue is looking to score with low kicks.
Jovanovski tries to clinch there but Tagliabue circles away.
Tagliabue thows a leg kick but Jovanovski checks it
and Jovanovski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jovanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jovanovski checks a low kick from Tagliabue.
Jovanovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tagliabue tried to score with a low kick but Jovanovski checks it.
Tagliabue throws a low kick but Jovanovski avoids it.
Jovanovski takes one to the side of the head.
Tagliabue blocks a head kick by Jovanovski.
Tagliabue closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovski clinches up with Tagliabue and pushes him back against the cage.
Tagliabue misses with some punches.
Jovanovski throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovski looking to pass the guard.
Jovanovski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tagliabue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jovanovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jovanovski with a nice head shot there.
Jovanovski pushing down on Tagliabue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Jovanovski there.
Jovanovski misses with a head shot. Tagliabue uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tagliabue keeping moving, preventing Jovanovski from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jovanovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jovanovski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jovanovski throws and elbow that misses. Tagliabue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jovanovski's guard. Nice move by Tagliabue!
Jovanovski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tagliabue's guard.
Jovanovski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jovanovski throws a strike aimed at the side of Tagliabue's head but Tagliabue avoids it well.
Jovanovski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jovanovski wants to control but Tagliabue is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jovanovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jovanovski tries to clinch but Tagliabue moves out of range.
Jovanovski shoots in but Tagliabue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jovanovski 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.
Jovanovski leaves Tagliabue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tagliabue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jovanovski lands a left hand.
Jovanovski has Tagliabue pushed against the cage.
Tagliabue's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jovanovski throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagliabue trying to control the position but instead, Jovanovski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tagliabue into the cage.
Jovanovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tagliabue tries a body shot but Jovanovski blocks it.
Jovanovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tagliabue pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tagliabue throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tagliabue wants to slow Jovanovski down by chopping away at his legs.
Tagliabue throws a low kick, looking for Jovanovski's leg but Jovanovski calmly moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Tagliabue. No joy for Jovanovski on that attempt.
Duilio Tagliabue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Jovanovski.
Jovanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue lands a leg kick that knocks Jovanovski off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue moves into range and clinches up with Jovanovski.
A bit of stalling here from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tagliabue tries to work over Jovanovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovski is trying to drag Tagliabue to the mat but Tagliabue just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tagliabue prevents a body shot from Jovanovski.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovski as the two fighters clinch.
Tagliabue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tagliabue gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tagliabue misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tagliabue.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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!
Jovanovski is trying to force a seperation but Tagliabue has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tagliabue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovski is trying to drag Tagliabue to the mat but Tagliabue just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tagliabue working aggressively here.
Tagliabue is trying to stall.
Jovanovski wants a takedown but no success here.
Tagliabue taking a breather.
Jovanovski has Tagliabue pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tagliabue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jovanovski is trying to trip Tagliabue. He has hold of a leg but Tagliabue is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jovanovski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jovanovski wants to control from the top but Tagliabue keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tagliabue seems keen to control Jovanovski's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tagliabue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Jovanovski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tagliabue throws a leg kick but Jovanovski checks it.
Jovanovski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tagliabue napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jovanovski in side control, throwing shots but Tagliabue defends.
Jovanovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tagliabue defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jovanovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jovanovski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Jovanovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prince Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redfield.
Redfield dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Redfield's head and hops out.
Simmons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redfield makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simmons really felt that one!
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Redfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Redfield.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons pushes Redfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Redfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Redfield wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Simmons parries the strikes from Redfield easily there. Redfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simmons to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Redfield stalls from top position.
Redfield is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Redfield wasn't active enough on the ground.
Redfield swinging wildly here.
A solid body kick from Redfield.
Redfield slips under a jab from Simmons.
Redfield dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Redfield's head and hops out.
Prince Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Redfield misses.
Simmons misses with a hook
and Redfield counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Prince Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Simmons tries to keep at a distance but Redfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Redfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Redfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redfield controlling the action here.
Redfield decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redfield is defended easily by Simmons.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Redfield counters with a body kick.
Redfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Redfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redfield lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redfield avoids a kick to the body.
Simmons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Redfield.
Redfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Redfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redfield gets a double leg takedown into Simmons's guard.
Redfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Redfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simmons wants to stand but Redfield is controlling the position.
Redfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simmons, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Redfield stands up and beckons Simmons to his feet.
Redfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Redfield controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Redfield.
Redfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
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!
Redfield content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield stands up and waves to Simmons to follow him.
A right-left combo lands from Redfield.
Redfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Redfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redfield dives in and scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
Redfield thows a big elbow that misses.
Redfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Redfield.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Redfield shoots in.
Prince Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redfield counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Redfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Redfield is now in half guard.
Redfield prevents Simmons from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Redfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Redfield with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Redfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Redfield was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Simmons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redfield tries to sprawl but Simmons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Redfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons showing good submission defense here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield missing with strikes from the back.
Redfield gets his hands free as Simmons looks to control.
Simmons has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Redfield misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Redfield.
Redfield is persistently looking for the submission but Simmons is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Simmons knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Simmons for a finish.
Chris Redfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redfield working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Simmons do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Prince Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redfield is looking to control Simmons but Simmons is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Redfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redfield 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Whip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton comes into the arena with Samael - Baphomets Throne blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Whip's choice of entrance music: BLUNT- . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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276 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Whip!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waldo Whip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlton misses the shot to the body.
Carlton dodges the punch combination from Whip.
Whip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whip is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carlton's hands.
Whip pushes Carlton up against the cage in a clinch.
Whip is looking to break free of the clinch but Carlton has double underhooks.
Whip effectively controlling the action here.
Carlton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlton moves out of range of the strikes.
Whip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlton.
A shot to the liver by Whip. Beautiful body shot.
Whip slips under a jab.
Whip throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton swings for the body but Whip moves out of range.
Carlton misses the shot to the body.
Whip throws a leg kick but Carlton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whip takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whip fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlton.
Whip misses with a looping right.
Whip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carlton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carlton cracks Whip with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Whip.
Carlton just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlton misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whip. Carlton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whip misses with a wild body shot.
Carlton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carlton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whip manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton misses with a body shot.
Whip throws a big shot that misses.
Carlton swats away the attempt to clinch by Whip.
Whip scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Whip takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whip just misses with a punch to the body.
Whip misses with a low kick.
Carlton misses with an uppercut.
Whip looks to land a left hand but Carlton moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Carlton.
Whip shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whip avoids the body shot from Carlton.
Carlton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whip looks gassed!
Whip takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Waldo Whip has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whip attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carlton lands with a nice body punch.
Carlton digs a good body shot into Whip's ribs.
Carlton thows a body shot but no joy.
Carlton thows a body shot but no joy.
Carlton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carlton is looking to wear down Whip with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Carlton.
Carlton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whip.
Carlton scores with a body shot.
Carlton connects with a looping right hand.
Whip takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carlton thows a body shot but no joy.
Carlton digs a good hook to Whip's body.
Carlton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whip manages to avoid it.
Carlton thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlton misses with a wild body shot.
Whip has managed to clinch.
Carlton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whip connects with the punch.
Carlton thuds his right hand into Whip's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whip slips a jab from Carlton.
Carlton dips to his left and cracks Whip with an uppercut!
Whip is rocked!
Carlton fakes the body blow, causing Whip to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Whip goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Carlton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Brainson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Orlando (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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Brainson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Orlando!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlando tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brainson counters with a single leg into guard. Orlando didn't expect that.
Brainson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orlando dives on top into guard.
Brainson 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.
Brainson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlando engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brainson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Brainson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orlando's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlando keeping moving, preventing Brainson from controlling successfully.
Brainson 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.
Brainson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brainson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orlando keeping moving, preventing Brainson from controlling successfully.
Brainson drops back looking for a leg! Orlando is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlando manages to kick Brainson off! Brainson jumps back into Orlando's guard.
Brainson stands and throws Orlando's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brainson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brainson is trying to get an arm triangle but Orlando is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brainson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brainson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brainson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brainson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brainson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brainson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brainson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brainson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orlando has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlando is not content to let Brainson control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brainson tries for a kimura but Orlando is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Brainson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orlando is looking to clinch but Brainson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brainson shoots in but Orlando avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brainson shoots for a takedown but Orlando saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlando shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brainson eats them both and turns towards Orlando to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Steve Brainson has been cut.
Brainson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brainson with a poor takedown
and Orlando counters with a three punch combo that has Brainson backing up. Brainson nods at Orlando to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Brainson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brainson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brainson has Orlando up against the cage in a clinch.
Brainson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brainson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orlando gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlando tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brainson is trying to drag Orlando to the mat but Orlando just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orlando connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brainson's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlando misses with a knee strike.
Orlando misses with a knee strike.
Orlando misses with a knee strike.
Orlando trying to land knees to the body.
Orlando prevents the takedown attempt.
Brainson is trying to drag Orlando to the mat but Orlando just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Orlando.
Orlando tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlando misses with a knee strike.
Brainson blocks an elbow strike from Orlando.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlando tries to land a knee to the head but Brainson blocks with his arms.
Orlando misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brainson.
Orlando is breathing heavily.
Brainson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlando fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brainson shoots and misses
and Orlando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orlando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brainson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlando stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlando wants it to stay on the feet.
Brainson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orlando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Orlando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Brainson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brainson tries for a takedown but Orlando circles away easily
and Orlando counters with a head kick.
Orlando closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brainson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brainson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brainson has hold of Orlando's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Orlando tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brainson cranks the arm and Orlando screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Orlando, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Steve Brainson!
Steve Brainson is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juancho Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stewie Dent!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juancho Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera cracks Dent with an open hand slap.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dent is just out of range.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dent.
Dent ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Rivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dent throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Dent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Rivera looks to throw the jab but Dent is out of range.
Dent misses with a wild body shot.
Dent lands a right hook to the body.
Dent misses with a left hand
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Dent does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Dent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivera.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Dent scores with a nice right hand.
Dent swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera slips a straight right by Dent.
Dent throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Dent.
Rivera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivera.
Rivera digs a good hook to Dent's body.
Dent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivera.
Dent takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Dent moves away from the strike by Rivera.
Dent looks to throw the jab but Rivera is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivera as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivera.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Dent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dent misses with a hook.
Dent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivera.
Dent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Rivera scores with a hook.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Dent shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dent misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera connects with a nice looking jab.
Dent throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dent misses with a right hand
and Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dent lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juancho Rivera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rivera swings for the body but Dent moves out of range.
Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Rivera slips under a jab.
Rivera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dent was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Rivera swings for the body but Dent moves out of range.
Dent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Dent slips a jab from Rivera.
Dent throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dent misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dent looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivera.
Rivera blocks a jab.
Rivera takes a swing at Dent's ribcage but misses.
Dent lands with a shot to the body.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dent.
A big left from Rivera misses.
Dent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent misses with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dent thinking.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dent.
Rivera takes a swing at Dent's ribcage but misses.
Dent slips a straight right by Rivera.
A slow jab from Rivera misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Dent cracks Rivera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dent slips under a jab.
Dent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Dent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dent in his tracks.
Dent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Rivera misses.
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rivera loads up on a big right hand but Dent slips the punch.
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dent.
Rivera cracks Dent with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dent ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Rivera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dent doesn't seem phased though.
Rivera scores with a jab to the body.
Dent walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dent.
Rivera misses with a looping left.
Rivera misses with a jab to the body
and Dent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dent loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dent moves away.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juancho Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dent slips a straight right by Rivera.
Rivera misses with a looping right.
Dent thuds a left hand into Rivera's body.
Rivera takes one to the side of the head.
Dent lands a slapping body shot.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dent is just out of range.
Dent moves away from the strike by Rivera.
Dent throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivera throws a poor cross that misses
and Dent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Dent didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dent.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dent scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dent was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Dent moves away from the strike by Rivera.
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
and Dent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dent misses with a straight left.
Rivera's corner calls for a 1-2. Rivera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rivera misses with a body punch
and Dent counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent misses with an uppercut.
Dent on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dent throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dent thinking.
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!
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivera throws a hook but Dent blocks it.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Dent misses.
Rivera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dent misses with an uppercut.
Dent throws a jab when Rivera was well out of range.
A jab from Dent misses.
Stewie Dent is winning the standup battle so far.
Dent lands an overhand right.
Rivera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera looks to throw the jab but Dent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dent to score with a decent uppercut.
Dent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dent misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera scores with a sloppy right hand. Dent should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Rivera misses
and Dent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera throws a poor cross that misses
and Dent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dent throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Dent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Dent clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Dent misses.
Dent misses with an uppercut
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Dent avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Dent ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Dent looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivera.
Rivera slips a jab from Dent.
Rivera throws a hook to the side of Dent's head but Dent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
Dent takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Dent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivera slips a straight right by Dent.
Rivera throws a hook but Dent avoids it easily.
Dent throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Dent lands a nice shot to the body.
Dent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses the jab.
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
Dent avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Rivera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rivera throws a body punch but Dent moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Dent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera lands with a nice body punch.
Dent swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
A jab from Dent misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivera.
A telegraphed right hand from Dent misses the target.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dent throws out the jab.
Dent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dent staying out of range there.
Dent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivera throws out the jab.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dent is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Rivera finds it's target.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dent moves away.
Dent misses the jab.
Dent loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Dent moves away from the strike by Rivera.
Nice shot by Dent.
Dent lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Dent had his way with Juancho Rivera in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rivera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dent misses the target.
Rivera swings for the body but Dent moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dent, as that shot connected.
Dent misses the shot to the body.
Rivera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Dent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera misses with an uppercut.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dent misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Dent throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera defending well as Dent loads up on a big left hand.
Dent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Rivera jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dent avoids the body shot from Rivera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dent misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rivera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dent counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivera throws the left hand but Dent avoids the punch easily.
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dent is just out of range.
Dent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dent at a distance.
Rivera connects with a right hand. Dent shakes it off.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Dent.
Dent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivera.
Dent throws a sloppy body shot
and Rivera counters with a left to the body.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dent throws a good cross that connects.
Rivera catches Dent with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent misses with a looping left.
Dent misses with an uppercut.
Dent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Dent.
Dent throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dent misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dent. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dent scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juancho Rivera.
I think Rivera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juancho Rivera!
Juancho Rivera is the new light heavyweight champion!
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