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ECF 21: Discovery PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Crime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alysian Karalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karalis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drunkship Of Lanterns by The Mars Volta kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Optimus Crime has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Optimus Crime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alysian Karalis!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crime lands with a hook. Karalis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karalis tests Crime's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karalis throws a sloppy head kick and Crime moves out of range easily.
Karalis throws a front kick aimed at Crime's knee but Crime avoids it well.
Crime pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karalis is out of range and Crime settles back down.
Crime throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crime connects with a solid leg kick.
Karalis misses with a wild combination.
Crime throws out a powerful jab.
Karalis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crime.
Karalis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karalis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crime.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karalis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crime.
Crime scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karalis looks to land a combination but Crime avoids it well.
Crime throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karalis throws a hook but Crime avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karalis. Crime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karalis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crime tries to get to full guard but Karalis has control of the leg.
Crime is trying to stand up here but Karalis is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crime is positioning himself well to prevent Karalis advancing to mount.
Karalis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crime's head.
Crime tries to roll over but Karalis keeps him under control.
Crime trying to control from the bottom.
Karalis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crime tries to get to full guard but Karalis has control of the leg.
Karalis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crime manages to get to full guard.
Karalis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crime is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crime manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karalis manages to get himself to full guard.
Karalis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crime showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karalis, up you get!
Karalis tries to bum rush Crime with a series of wild strikes but Crime uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Karalis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crime scores with a leg kick.
Crime throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Karalis with that takedown attempt.
Crime tries to work over Karalis's front leg with a kick but Karalis checks it.
Karalis misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karalis.
Crime misses with a body kick.
Karalis is looking to clinch.
Crime scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karalis in his tracks.
Karalis checks a low kick from Crime.
A swing and a miss from Karalis.
Karalis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crime thumps Karalis with a low kick.
Crime lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crime.
Crime looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crime scores with a sloppy right hand. Karalis should have avoided that one.
Crime fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karalis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crime fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crime digs a good hook to Karalis's body.
Crime slips a jab and a cross from Karalis.
Karalis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crime scores with a jab. Karalis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crime uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karalis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalis misses with a two punch combination.
Crime lands with a nice body kick.
Karalis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crime.
Crime moves in looking to clinch but Karalis pushes him off.
Crime lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crime explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crime cracks the inside of Karalis's front leg.
Karalis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crime tries to clinch but Karalis is having none of it.
Karalis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karalis tries to close the distance and clinch but Crime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karalis checks a low kick from Crime.
Crime wants to clinch.
Crime fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karalis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Crime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crime swings for the body but Karalis moves out of range.
Karalis closes the distance and clinches up with Crime, looking for a takedown. Karalis pushes Crime against the cage but Crime circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Optimus Crime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alysian Karalis.
Crime misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Crime dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Karalis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karalis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crime can pounce on him.
Karalis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alysian Karalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karalis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crime counters with a body kick that stops Karalis in his tracks momentarily.
Crime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crime throws the kick towards the body but Karalis avoids it.
Crime is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crime.
Crime misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Karalis does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Karalis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karalis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karalis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crime misses with a low kick as Karalis jumps back.
Alysian Karalis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karalis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crime can pounce on him.
Karalis misses with a body shot.
That kick from Crime tenderised Karalis's leg. Karalis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karalis misses with a double jab.
Karalis shoots for a takedown but Crime saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crime uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crime lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karalis takes a step back to recover.
Crime feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karaliss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karalis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Karalis shoots in looking for a takedown but Crime manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karalis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Optimus Crime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alysian Karalis.
Crime throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karalis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crime - that will leave a mark!
Crime buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karalis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crime.
Karalis checks a low kick from Crime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crime fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karalis.
Crime lands a glancing blow to the side of Karalis's head.
Karalis connects with a crisp jab.
Crime cracks the inside of Karalis's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crime feints and then cracks Karalis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karalis down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crime takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Optimus Crime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karalis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crime swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crime throws out a leg kick but Karalis moves out of range and Crime only half commits.
Crime tries a low kick but Karalis avoids it.
Crime looks to score with a jab to the body but Karalis is just out of range.
Crime misses the jab.
Crime throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Crime. No joy for Karalis on that attempt.
Karalis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crime.
Karalis tries to clinch up.
Karalis swinging wildly here.
Crime looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karalis checks a low kick from Crime.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karalis.
Karalis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karalis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Karalis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crime knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crime regains half guard.
Crime gets back to full guard.
Karalis is fighting to break Crime's control of his arms but Crime is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karalis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karalis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crime is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crime has escaped and now he's on top!
Crime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karalis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crime has managed to get both his arms back between Karalis's legs - danger averted.
Karalis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crime is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crime controls the pace.
Crime gets to his feet - Karalis follows without any prompting.
Crime tries to land a front kick but Karalis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karalis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Karalis as he checks the leg kick.
Crime digs a good body shot into Karalis's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Crime.
Nice body kick from Crime.
Karalis lands with an overhand left.
Crime pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crime tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crime can pounce on him.
Karalis throws a head kick that Crime semi-blocks.
Karalis swinging wildly here.
Karalis checks a low kick from Crime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Crime dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Karalis loads up on a big right hand but Crime slips the punch.
Karalis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crime sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karalis somewhat.
Karalis avoids the head kick by Crime.
Karalis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karalis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crime. Karalis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karalis throws a wild body kick that Crime sees coming a mile off.
Karalis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crime.
Karalis tries to bum rush Crime with a series of wild strikes but Crime uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karalis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crime lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crime.
Karalis blocks a head kick by Crime.
Crime is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crime dodges the punch combination from Karalis.
Karalis misses with a wild combination.
Crime checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crime lands a nice shot to the body.
Karalis throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karalis misses with a wild combination.
Crime throws a front kick that sends Karalis stumbling back into the cage.
Optimus Crime is winning the standup battle so far.
Karalis misses with a few strikes there.
Karalis tries to clinch up.
Crime throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crime comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karalis misses with a series of wild punches.
Crime lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crime.
Crime dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karalis. That did some damage!
Crime throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karalis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crime is fending him off so far but Karalis persists. Nope, Crime circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Karalis misses.
Crime throws a head kick that half lands.
Crime gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karalis.
Karalis lands a knee to the body.
Crime gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karalis.
Optimus Crime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alysian Karalis.
Karalis misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crime.
Crime gets through Karalis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Optimus Crime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karalis tries to throw a body punch but Crime avoids it by throwing Karalis back against the cage.
Karalis tries a body shot but Crime blocks it.
Karalis misses with a body punch.
Karalis can't break the clinch.
Alysian Karalis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crime scores with a shoulder strike.
Karalis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crime backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalis struggles to land a body shot inside as Crime controls his hands.
Crime blocks a body shot from Karalis.
Karalis cracks Crime with a nice body shot.
Karalis misses with a punch to the body.
Karalis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crime lands a body punch.
Karalis tries for a takedown but Crime manages to get underhooks.
Karalis has had enough of the clinch but Crime keeps him there for the moment.
Crime prevents a body shot from Karalis.
Karalis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karalis working hard to break the clinch.
Crime effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karalis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karalis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crime lands a shoulder strike.
Karalis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karalis pushes Crime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karalis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karalis misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karalis tries a body shot but Crime blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crime prevents a body shot from Karalis.
Karalis misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alysian Karalis.
I think Crime 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Crime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willis Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. George Ang will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willis Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ang!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Ang's shoulder, as Ang tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Ang with that takedown attempt.
Ang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ang.
Alves misses with a combination
and Ang counters with a three punch combo that has Alves backing up. Alves nods at Ang to acknowledge the strikes.
Ang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Ang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willis Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Alves.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Ang.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Ang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Ang slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ang was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Ang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves lands with a hook. Ang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ang defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Ang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Alves misses with a straight right.
Alves misses with a right hand
and Ang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alves's guard now.
Alves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alves landing shots from mount.
Ang is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a nice shot to the head.
Alves prevents Ang from getting the reversal.
Ang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ang is rocked!
Alves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ang is still in real trouble! Can Alves finish him?
Ang can't escape the position.
Ang seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves landing strikes from the mount and Ang is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willis Alves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ang manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Alves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alves.
Alves throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ang counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alves, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ang, right into the meat.
Ang gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Alves gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ang is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willis Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julian Bashir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasemchai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Bashir is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julian Bashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasemchai Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bashir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
Bashir takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fairtex throws a jab when Bashir was well out of range.
Bashir checks a leg kick.
Bashir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairtex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashir was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex tries to clinch
and Bashir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fairtex clinches.
Fairtex prevents Bashir from breaking the clinch.
Fairtex looking to throw knees to the head but Bashir is blocking nicely.
Fairtex lands an elbow just above Bashir 's eye.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bashir avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fairtex leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Fairtex.
Bashir is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks.
Fairtex is working Bashir over against the cage.
Fairtex connects with a knee to the head.
Bashir misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bashir tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Bashir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex working Bashir over with knees to the body.
Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Bashir is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex lands an uppercut.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Bashir takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bashir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex tests Bashir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fairtex is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bashir.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bashir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bashir thows a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bashir circles away quickly and effectively.
Fairtex swinging wildly here.
Fairtex swinging wildly here.
Bashir misses with a few strikes there.
Bashir moves away from the strike by Fairtex.
Fairtex wants to slow Bashir down by chopping away at his legs.
Bashir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Fairtex.
Bashir looks to land a left hand but Fairtex moved out of range nicely.
Fairtex misses with a body shot.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bashir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairtex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairtex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasemchai Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairtex.
Fairtex has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bashir lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Bashir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasemchai Fairtex dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bashir blocks a leg kick.
Fairtex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fairtex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bashir.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut.
Bashir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Julian Bashir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fairtex dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bashir. That did some damage!
Bashir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fairtex scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Fairtex misses.
Fairtex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bashir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
Fairtex rushes Bashir and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bashir is defending well for now.
Bashir blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex lands an elbow just above Bashir 's eye.
Bashir can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bashir avoids it.
Bashir has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment.
Kasemchai Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bashir blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bashir trying to control the position but instead, Fairtex has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bashir into the cage.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fairtex misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Bashir takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Bashir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Bashir tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
Bashir misses with the head strike.
Bashir trying to stall but Fairtex improves his position.
Nice elbow from Fairtex.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairtex lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bashir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairtex lands an elbow inside.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Fairtex.
Bashir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fairtex with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
Bashir tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
Bashir stalling in the clinch but Fairtex improves position.
Fairtex lands with a right to the head.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bashir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bashir is rocked!
Bashir tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasemchai Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fairtex lands with a right hand.
Oh Bashir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Bashir moved away.
Bashir seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
Bashir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashir is looking to wear down Fairtex with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bashir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fairtex scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Fairtex.
No joy there for Bashir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fairtex lands with an uppercut that bounces Bashir off the cage and back into rage.
Bashir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fairtex lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bashir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fairtex's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bashir.
Bashir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
Fairtex throws out a loose jab but Bashir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasemchai Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairtex misses with a straight left.
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Fairtex darts in and clinches Bashir up against the cage.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fairtex.
Bashir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairtex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bashir's face.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bashir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bashir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fairtex looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bashir takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bashir backwards.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bashir blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Bashir misses with the head strike.
Bashir working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into Bashir's ribcage.
Bashir is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands an elbow inside.
Bashir avoiding damage as Fairtex throws knees to the body.
Bashir can't break the clinch.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Bashir wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Bashir.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fairtex struggles to land a body shot inside as Bashir controls his hands.
Julian Bashir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fairtex is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasemchai Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fairtex 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasemchai Fairtex!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Casio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Reich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Casio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gustav Reich's chin.
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284 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Casio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustav Reich!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Casio did well to prevent Reich getting side control.
Reich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Casio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reich.
Reich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reich is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich prevents Casio from improving his position.
Reich maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Casio could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Reich has cracked it and Casio is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Reich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustav Reich!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riaan Geingob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edilberto Nestuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geingob's entrance music is Oficina G3 - Meus Proprios Meios. A fine choice. Nestuta has chosen Friday - Rebecca Black as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riaan Geingob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edilberto Nestuta!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geingob misses the shot to the body.
Nestuta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Geingob can pounce on him.
Nestuta throws a head kick but Geingob moves out of range.
Geingob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geingob throws a body punch but Nestuta moves out of range.
Nestuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nestuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geingob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geingob throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nestuta wants to clinch.
Geingob thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestuta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Geingob scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nestuta tries to clinch up.
Geingob takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Riaan Geingob has been cut.
Nestuta throws a leg kick but Geingob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Geingob sizes up Nestuta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nestuta wants to clinch.
Geingob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nestuta moves out of range of the leg kick from Geingob.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta tries to clinch but Geingob moves out of range.
Geingob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geingob keeps the fight on the outside.
Geingob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nestuta manages to avoid it.
Nestuta moves in looking to clinch but Geingob pushes him off.
Nestuta tries to clinch there but Geingob circles away.
Nestuta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Geingob.
Nestuta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geingob throws a series of punches but Nestuta avoids them all with ease.
Geingob throws out a leg kick but Nestuta moves out of range and Geingob only half commits.
Geingob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geingob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geingob ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Geingob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geingob swats away the attempt to clinch by Nestuta.
Nice straight punches there by Geingob. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Geingob.
Nestuta darts in trying to clinch
and Geingob counters with a series of strikes. Nestuta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nestuta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geingob works Nestuta's body with a nice hook.
Nestuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Geingob circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nestuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nestuta lands a leg kick that knocks Geingob off balance momentarily.
Geingob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nestuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Geingob.
Geingob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nestuta rushes Geingob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nestuta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nestuta looking to throw knees to the head but Geingob is blocking nicely.
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 Riaan Geingob will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riaan Geingob's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A good leg kick by Nestuta.
Nestuta tries to clinch there but Geingob circles away.
Geingob throws a leg kick
and Nestuta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nestuta lands a nice elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nestuta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Geingob wants to get back to striking at distance but Nestuta won't allow it.
Nestuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nestuta scores with a knee to the head.
Geingob blocks the elbow strike.
Nestuta has a couple of punches blocked by Geingob.
Geingob takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Nestuta fails to land.
Geingob takes an elbow to the temple.
Geingob wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nestuta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Geingob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geingob blocks the elbow strike.
Nestuta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geingob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nestuta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nestuta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Geingob blocks an elbow strike.
Nestuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nestuta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nestuta misses with a knee strike.
Nestuta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geingob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nestuta throws a head punch that misses.
Geingob breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Nestuta.
Geingob displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nestuta tries to work over Geingob's front leg with a kick but Geingob checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geingob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Geingob moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Geingob misses with a wild body shot.
Nestuta tries to clinch but Geingob is having none of it.
Nestuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nestuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Nestuta tries to clinch up but Geingob circles away and keeps his distance.
Nestuta moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Geingob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edilberto Nestuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geingob loads up on a big right hand but Nestuta slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta misses with a low kick.
Geingob swinging wildly here.
Nestuta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Geingob, pushing him back against the cage.
Geingob wants to break free but Nestuta has control.
Nestuta pushes off an throws an elbow but Geingob leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nestuta landing knees to the head.
Nestuta keeps control of Geingob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nestuta pushes off an throws an elbow but Geingob leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nestuta prevents Geingob from breaking the clinch.
Nestuta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Geingob wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nestuta has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geingob blocks the elbow strike.
Nestuta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Geingob blocks an elbow strike from Nestuta.
Geingob is trying to push Nestuta away but Nestuta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nestuta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geingob's efforts to push away.
Nestuta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Geingob tries to break the clinch but Nestuta is controlling the position.
Nestuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Geingob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geingob is trying to break the clinch but Nestuta is controlling him.
Geingob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Geingob's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edilberto Nestuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Geingob wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nestuta lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edilberto Nestuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riaan Geingob's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nestuta tries to clinch up but Geingob circles away and keeps his distance.
Geingob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nestuta.
Nestuta tries to clinch but Geingob is having none of it.
Geingob throws a head kick that misses.
Geingob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nestuta avoids the head kick by Geingob.
Nestuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nestuta.
Nestuta throws a head kick but Geingob moves out of range.
Geingob thumps Nestuta with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestuta moves out of range of the body kick from Geingob.
Riaan Geingob is winning the standup battle so far.
Nestuta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Geingob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nestuta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nestuta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Geingob counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nestuta moves out of range of the leg kick from Geingob.
Nestuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geingob.
Nestuta moves out of range as Geingob strikes.
Geingob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geingob scores with a sloppy right hand. Nestuta should have avoided that one.
Geingob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Geingob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nestuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nestuta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Geingob will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geingob tries to keep at a distance but Nestuta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nestuta misses with an elbow over the top.
Geingob looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geingob breaks from the clinch.
Nestuta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Geingob counters with a three punch combo that has Nestuta backing up. Nestuta nods at Geingob to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geingob keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Geingob connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nestuta momentarily.
Geingob misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nestuta.
Geingob throws a leg kick
and Nestuta counters by clinching up.
Geingob avoids the elbow strike from Nestuta, against the cage.
Geingob is trying to break the clinch but Nestuta has him pressed against the cage.
Nestuta lands an elbow inside.
Nestuta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geingob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nestuta throws an elbow but misses.
Geingob is trying to break free.
Nestuta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nestuta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nestuta misses with a knee to the head.
Nestuta has Geingob pressed against the cage, preventing Geingob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nestuta misses with an elbow strike.
Geingob blocks an elbow strike.
Nestuta lands an elbow inside.
Nestuta throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nestuta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geingob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geingob blocks the elbow strike.
Geingob tries to break the clinch but Nestuta is controlling the position.
Nestuta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edilberto Nestuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nestuta 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edilberto Nestuta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finbar Calamitius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dsdsds Sdsdsd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finbar Calamitius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dsdsds Sdsdsd!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sdsdsd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calamitius clinches up against the cage.
Sdsdsd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Calamitius is trying to buck Sdsdsd off.
Calamitius is not content to let Sdsdsd control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamitius is trying to get back to his feet.
Calamitius tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Calamitius is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamitius trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sdsdsd trying to control but Calamitius is having none of it.
Sdsdsd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dsdsds Sdsdsd has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sdsdsd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calamitius has closed the distance and engaged Sdsdsd in a clinch.
Calamitius tries to land a knee to the head but Sdsdsd blocks with his arms.
Sdsdsd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calamitius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Finbar Calamitius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dsdsds Sdsdsd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Calamitius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sdsdsd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sdsdsd looking for a takedown.
Calamitius lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dsdsds Sdsdsd has been cut.
Calamitius missing with knees to the body.
Calamitius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sdsdsd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sdsdsd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Sdsdsd has taken his back!
Well, with Sdsdsd on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Calamitius is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Calamitius fending off the submission attempt from Sdsdsd.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Calamitius looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sdsdsd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Calamitius wants to get back to his feet.
Sdsdsd struggling to keep hold of the position.
Calamitius is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Calamitius holding both Sdsdsd 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
Dsdsds Sdsdsd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dsdsds Sdsdsd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sdsdsd fails with the takedown.
Calamitius closes the distance and clinches.
Calamitius lands a nice elbow.
Sdsdsd can't get the takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Calamitius obliges.
Calamitius trying to land knees to the body.
Sdsdsd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calamitius prevents it.
Finbar Calamitius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dsdsds Sdsdsd.
Sdsdsd fails to pull guard.
Calamitius landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sdsdsd looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calamitius is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Calamitius landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Calamitius.
Calamitius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sdsdsd is breathing heavily.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Calamitius lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Calamitius lands an elbow inside that Sdsdsd shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamitius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calamitius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finbar Calamitius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calamitius has Sdsdsd up against the cage in a clinch.
Sdsdsd wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Calamitius.
Calamitius connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sdsdsd's face.
Calamitius landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Calamitius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamitius leaning his opponent against the cage.
Calamitius lands a knee to the head.
Calamitius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sdsdsd's defenses.
Calamitius taking a breather.
Calamitius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finbar Calamitius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the temple.
Calamitius putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sdsdsd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Calamitius connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Dsdsds Sdsdsd's cut even more.
Calamitius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Calamitius working Sdsdsd over with knees to the body.
Calamitius connects with a knee to the head.
Calamitius connects with a knee to the head.
Sdsdsd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Calamitius landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Calamitius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sdsdsd tries to score a body lock takedown but Calamitius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Calamitius obliges.
Calamitius lands an elbow that stopped Sdsdsd in his tracks for a moment.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Calamitius with a knee to the head.
Calamitius lands an elbow just above Sdsdsd 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius lands a nice knee to the body.
Calamitius lands a nice knee to the body.
Calamitius lands an elbow inside that Sdsdsd shrugs off.
Calamitius crunches a lovely knee into Sdsdsd's ribcage.
Calamitius lands a knee to the head.
Calamitius lands an elbow just above Sdsdsd 's eye.
A knee to the head by Calamitius.
Calamitius lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Calamitius.
Calamitius lands an elbow that stopped Sdsdsd in his tracks for a moment.
Sdsdsd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calamitius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Calamitius obliges.
Calamitius is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calamitius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sdsdsd tries for a takedown but Calamitius manages to get underhooks.
Calamitius lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Calamitius.
Calamitius putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sdsdsd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Calamitius.
Calamitius lands a nice elbow.
Sdsdsd tries to score a body lock takedown but Calamitius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Calamitius landing knees to the head.
Calamitius lands an elbow inside that Sdsdsd shrugs off.
Calamitius lands an elbow just above Sdsdsd 's eye.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the temple.
Calamitius putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sdsdsd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calamitius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sdsdsd wants a takedown but no success here.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Calamitius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finbar Calamitius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dsdsds Sdsdsd'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Calamitius instigates a clinch.
Calamitius with a knee to the head.
Calamitius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sdsdsd goes for a takedown attempt but Calamitius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Calamitius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sdsdsd has Calamitius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calamitius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Calamitius tries a knee to the head but Sdsdsd blocks it.
Calamitius misses with a knee to the head.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the temple.
Calamitius dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Calamitius tries a knee to the head but Sdsdsd blocks it.
Calamitius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sdsdsd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sdsdsd is working for takedown but Calamitius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Finbar Calamitius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dsdsds Sdsdsd.
Sdsdsd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calamitius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the temple.
Calamitius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calamitius is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Calamitius lands a nice elbow.
Sdsdsd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Calamitius taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calamitius lands a good knee to the midsection. Sdsdsd won't want to take too many of those.
Calamitius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sdsdsd up against the cage.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Dsdsds Sdsdsd's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Calamitius.
Sdsdsd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calamitius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Calamitius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calamitius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Calamitius lands a knee to the body.
Calamitius with a knee to the head.
Sdsdsd is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sdsdsd is still on wobbly legs! Can Calamitius finish him?
Calamitius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Calamitius lands a big knee to the head and Sdsdsd goes down! Calamitius pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finbar Calamitius!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Staton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Kline!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kline shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kline shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kline will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Staton misses with a low kick.
Staton throws a jab when Kline was well out of range.
Kline misses with a takedown
and Staton counters with a straight right hand.
Jeremy Staton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Kline.
Kline ducks right into an uppercut from Staton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kline tries for a takedown but Staton circles away easily
and Staton counters with a good low kick that Kline was not able to check.
Nick Kline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kline takes one to the side of the head.
Kline checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline shoots and misses
and Staton counters with a nice uppercut.
Staton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kline will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Staton throws out a loose jab but Kline uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kline shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kline.
Staton lands a body shot.
Kline is trying desperately to land a takedown but Staton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kline.
Kline looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kline fails with the takedown
and Staton counters with an outside leg kick.
Staton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Staton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Staton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Staton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kline checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kline needs to keep his hands up - Staton had a free shot at his head there.
Kline tries for a takedown but Staton circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jeremy Staton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Staton connects with a nice looking jab.
Staton cracks Kline with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Staton loads up on a big right hand but Kline slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Staton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Staton cracks Kline with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kline tries for a takedown but Staton circles away easily
and Staton counters with a left and a right that stings Kline.
Kline is rocked!
Staton fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kline square on the jaw! Damn, Kline is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Staton!
Jeremy Staton retains his heavyweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson's entrance music is Eminem - No Love. A fine choice. Austin has chosen Six Million Dollar Man as his entrance music. Steve Hanson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Austin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Hanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Austin.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Hanson's shoulder, as Hanson tries to avoid the shot.
Hanson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanson misses with a straight left.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
Hanson punishes Austin's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanson connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
Hanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Austin at a distance.
Austin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanson feints and then cracks Austin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Austin down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin scores with a jab. Hanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanson misses with a straight right.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Austin lands a jab to Hanson's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanson.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Hanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanson lands with a straight right. Austin didn't see that one coming.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanson lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanson avoids the body shot from Austin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson lands with a nice body punch.
Austin is looking to clinch but Hanson is avoiding it.
Austin stalks Hanson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hanson's face. Hanson staggers backwards, shaken.
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanson.
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Austin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Austin moves out of range as Hanson strikes.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
Hanson throws a leg kick but Austin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Austin slips under a jab from Hanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Austin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Austin throws a nice looking combination but Hanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Austin avoids a kick to the body.
Hanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Hanson moves away and avoids it.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hanson.
Hanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanson manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Hanson's head but Hanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin blocks a jab.
Hanson misses with a looping right.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson shoots in but Austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin throws a series of punches but Hanson moves out of range.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanson moves away.
Hanson with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Austin does it's job there.
Hanson jabs Austin right on the nose. Austin blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Austin shoots in.
A jab lands there for Austin.
Hanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Austin tries to clinch but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Austin tries to clinch there but Hanson circles away.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanson scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanson defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Hanson loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
Hanson looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.
Hanson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Austin.
Austin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanson.
Hanson ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Austin lands with a nice body punch.
Hanson throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hanson to the mat! Hanson manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Austin throws and elbow that misses. Hanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Austin's guard. Nice move by Hanson!
Austin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Austin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hanson uses it to pass to side control.
Austin is looking to reverse the position.
Hanson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to improve position but can't.
Hanson controlling from side mount.
Austin wants to control but Hanson postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hanson off and has taken his back!
Austin is looking to control Hanson but Hanson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Austin working for a choke but Hanson is defending well.
Austin is working the ground and pound. Can Hanson escape?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson showing good submission defense here.
Austin lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin punishes Hanson with strikes from the back mount.
Despite being in a bad position, Hanson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Austin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson avoids the strikes from Austin.
Austin has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hanson is defending well but eventually Austin manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hanson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Austin!
Steve Austin is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gordie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Chargaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chargaff has chosen Ludwig van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata as his entrance music. The key to victory for Gordie Green has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordie Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erwin Chargaff!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chargaff.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chargaff.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Green looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Green trying to control from half guard but Chargaff is working away.
Chargaff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chargaff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green trying to control but Chargaff is working from the bottom.
Green looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chargaff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green with a hook.
Gordie Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green working hard to break the clinch.
Chargaff stalling the fight.
Green lands a takedown into guard.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Green are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Chargaff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chargaff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Green's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Green is thwarting Chargaff's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chargaff's head.
Chargaff tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Green lands a nice short elbow.
Chargaff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Chargaff looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Green is controlling the pace.
Chargaff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green thows a huge punch but Chargaff dodges it nicely.
Green is thwarting Chargaff's attempts to control the position.
Green is working for a kimura but Chargaff is defending it quite comfortably.
Chargaff trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Green scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Green lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Green cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Green.
Green has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chargaff's face.
Chargaff is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chargaff regains half guard.
Chargaff is still in real trouble! Can Green finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chargaff trying to control here.
Chargaff is looking to improve his position.
Chargaff seems to have recovered his senses.
Chargaff looking for submissions off his back.
Chargaff looking for submissions off his back.
Chargaff looks gassed!
Chargaff actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green working Chargaff over with strikes.
Green content to control rather than advance.
Green is thwarting Chargaff's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordie Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chargaff.
Green instigates a clinch.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chargaff gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Green regains guard.
Green thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Chargaff being controlled here, momentarily.
Green pushes down on Chargaff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gordie Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chargaff looking for submissions off his back.
Chargaff wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chargaff looking for submissions off his back.
Chargaff is breathing heavily.
Green lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Green thows a huge punch but Chargaff dodges it nicely.
Chargaff trying to control from the bottom.
Chargaff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.
Green working Chargaff over with strikes.
Green working Chargaff over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chargaff wants to control but Green passes into side.
Chargaff regains half guard, as Green was trying to land strikes.
Chargaff is looking to improve his position.
Chargaff taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Green connects with a nice short shot to Chargaff's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Green.
Chargaff gets full guard.
Chargaff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Chargaff keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chargaff is keeping the position for now.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Green wants to control from the top but Chargaff keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chargaff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chargaff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Chargaff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chargaff wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Green manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chargaff is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordie Green dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Green clinches with his opponent.
Green drags the fight down to the ground.
Chargaff thows a big elbow that misses.
Chargaff with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Chargaff working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chargaff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Green thows a big elbow that misses.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chargaff is keeping the position for now.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Chargaff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chargaff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Chargaff's legs - danger averted.
Green postures up and lands a big shot to Chargaff's brow.
Green trying to control but Chargaff is working from the bottom.
Green drops back looking for a leg! Chargaff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chargaff manages to kick Green off! Green jumps back into Chargaff's guard.
Chargaff working for submissions but it's allowed Green to get to half guard.
Chargaff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chargaff wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chargaff is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Green is staying active.
Green thows a huge punch but Chargaff dodges it nicely.
Chargaff wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Green 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.
Chargaff gets back to full guard.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chargaff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Chargaff blocks nicely.
Chargaff keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Green postures up in Chargaff's guard and throws a big left but Chargaff blocks it.
Chargaff keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Chargaff trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Chargaff is pulling down on Green's head to control his posture.
Chargaff looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Green trying to control but Chargaff is working from the bottom.
Chargaff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chargaff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chargaff tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Green lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Green stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chargaff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chargaff looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordie Green clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Green scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Green closes the distance and pushes Chargaff back into the cage.
Chargaff stalling in the clinch but Green improves position.
Chargaff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green has Chargaff up against the cage in a clinch.
Green breaks the clinch.
Green fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chargaff, pushing him back against the cage.
Chargaff is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks.
Chargaff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chargaff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Green counters with a left and a right that stings Chargaff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chargaff blocks the body kick.
Green is looking to slow Chargaff down with leg kicks.
Green throws a nice head kick!
Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green effectively controlling the action here.
Chargaff breaks from the clinch.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chargaff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chargaff is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Chargaff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chargaff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Green's head.
Green wants to control but Chargaff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chargaff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Green wants to control but Chargaff is keeping busy.
Chargaff is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chargaff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chargaff's back!
Green controlling well, preventing Chargaff from escaping the position.
Chargaff looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Green has the hooks in. Chargaff is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Green.
Green lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Chargaff hold on?!
Green lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Chargaff is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Green gets his way!
Green throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Chargaff!
Chargaff tries to roll but Green sticks to his back.
Green lands a shot to the head.
Chargaff tries to roll but Green sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chargaff preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Green.
Green is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chargaff is defending well though. Green let's go of the attempt for now.
Green gets his hands free as Chargaff looks to control.
Green connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Chargaff to escape the position.
Chargaff trying to control the action but Green just sinks the hooks in.
Green loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Chargaff hold on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chargaff showing good submission defense here.
Green has the hooks in. Chargaff is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordie Green had his way with Erwin Chargaff in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chargaff.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chargaff can do to turn this around?
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chargaff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gordie Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chargaff with a poor takedown
and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chargaff won't be happy with that.
Green tries for a kimura but Chargaff is defending well.
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chargaff wants to control but Green postures up.
Green throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chargaff is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Green cracks Chargaff with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Green looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chargaff is avoiding damage well.
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Green are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chargaff wants to control but Green postures up.
The strikes coming from Green are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Green cracks Chargaff with a big elbow.
Chargaff struggling a bit here.
Chargaff sneaks back into half guard.
Chargaff is looking to improve his position.
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chargaff tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Erwin Chargaff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chargaff looking for submissions off his back.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chargaff's head.
Chargaff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chargaff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chargaff wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Chargaff keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chargaff controlling Green's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chargaff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
Green trying to control but Chargaff is working from the bottom.
Chargaff is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Gordie Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chargaff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Chargaff keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Chargaff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chargaff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chargaff keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Chargaff is working an open guard so Green takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chargaff throws a poor cross that misses
and Green holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chargaff misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chargaff tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Chargaff back against the cage.
Green pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chargaff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordie Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordie Green!
Gordie Green retains his bantamweight title!
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hype
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