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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maritn Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns comes to the cage accompanied by Cocaine Blues. Boudreaux has chosen The Prince as his entrance music. Maritn Boudreaux has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Johns's chin.
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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
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tim Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maritn Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreaux closes the distance but Johns moves to the side
and Johns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boudreaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boudreaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Johns throws a low kick but Boudreaux moves out of range easily.
Johns lands a jab-cross combination.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boudreaux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Johns tries to buck Boudreaux off but Boudreaux is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns prevents Boudreaux from improving position.
Johns manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boudreaux's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns wants to get back to full guard.
Boudreaux is stalling here. Johns is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boudreaux seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johns has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johns throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns working the ground and pound but Boudreaux is defending the strikes.
Johns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johns sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boudreaux is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johns with the ground and pound but Boudreaux regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Johns wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is defending well.
Johns thows a huge punch but Boudreaux dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns content to control rather than advance.
Boudreaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johns.
Johns trying to pass the guard but Boudreaux defending well.
Boudreaux wants to get back to his feet.
Johns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns trying to control the action but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Boudreaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Johns.
Johns with the ground and pound but Boudreaux uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boudreaux is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johns throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boudreaux's elbow.
A short uppercut from Johns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is trying to trip Johns. He has hold of a leg but Johns is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Boudreaux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boudreaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johns looking for a guillotine here but Boudreaux defends easily.
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!
Johns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now.
Johns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boudreaux defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boudreaux throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boudreaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Johns.
No joy there for Johns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johns misses with a double jab
and Boudreaux counters with a good, hard body kick but Johns shrugs it off.
Boudreaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boudreaux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johns tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boudreaux is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boudreaux looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johns is avoiding damage well.
Johns is looking for a sweep.
Boudreaux trying to control the position but Johns is working away.
Boudreaux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johns, who protects the arm well.
Johns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boudreaux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maritn Boudreaux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boudreaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johns wants to control but Boudreaux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boudreaux is looking for a kimura here.
Johns controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns tries to roll over but Boudreaux keeps him under control.
Johns actively working from the bottom here.
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns is looking to get back to full guard here but Boudreaux has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boudreaux creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johns sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johns is looking for a sweep.
Johns gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Boudreaux with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux wants to control the pace but Johns is squirming around nicely.
Boudreaux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johns has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johns is trying to escape the mount.
Boudreaux wants to control the pace but Johns is squirming around nicely.
Johns is looking to get to half guard.
Boudreaux has control of Johns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boudreaux controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maritn Boudreaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johns throws a right hand that Boudreaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Boudreaux also avoids with ease.
Johns avoids the head kick by Boudreaux.
Johns moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johns.
Boudreaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boudreaux has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johns is trying to keep an underhook but Boudreaux manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns actively working from the bottom here.
Boudreaux is looking for a kimura but Johns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boudreaux to get the leverage.
Johns is refusing to be controlled, as Boudreaux sits in half guard.
Johns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boudreaux is trying to control. Johns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Boudreaux has control of the leg.
Johns won't allow Boudreaux to pass to mount.
Boudreaux seems to be working for a kimura but Johns defends the submission attempt.
Johns is trying to get back to full guard.
Johns is working hard here to advance position.
Boudreaux is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johns wants to improve his position but Boudreaux is controlling well.
Johns is looking to control Boudreaux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johns avoid being mounted?
Boudreaux is working for a kimura but Johns is defending it quite comfortably.
Johns gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boudreaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boudreaux has managed to get both his arms back between Johns's legs - danger averted.
Boudreaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boudreaux has managed to get both his arms back between Johns's legs - danger averted.
Boudreaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns 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.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boudreaux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maritn Boudreaux.
I think Boudreaux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maritn Boudreaux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keembo Sluce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman has chosen Can't Tell Me Nothing as his entrance music. Huey Freeman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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260 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keembo Sluce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sluce fails with a takedown attempt.
Sluce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sluce, pushing him back against the cage.
Sluce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freeman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keembo Sluce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sluce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sluce rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sluce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Freeman's efforts to push away.
Sluce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Freeman smiles and moves away.
Sluce moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
Freeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freeman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Sluce dives in and grabs Freeman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes down on Sluce's head and hops out.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Sluce moves out of range.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sluce circles away quickly and effectively.
Sluce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sluce lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sluce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sluce lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sluce seems to be looking for submissions.
Sluce is trying to work for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Sluce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freeman has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman is not content to let Sluce control the position.
Sluce prevents Freeman from standing back up.
Sluce is working for a kimura but Freeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Sluce is trying to work for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sluce trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well.
Sluce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sluce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Freeman sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sluce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freeman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sluce is working for a kimura but Freeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Freeman is defending against the submission attempts here by Sluce.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sluce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Freeman sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keembo Sluce dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sluce counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sluce is looking for a kimura but Freeman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sluce to get the leverage.
Sluce is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sluce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sluce is working for a kimura but Freeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Sluce seems to be working for a kimura but Freeman defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sluce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Freeman sees it coming and defends easily.
Sluce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sluce seems to be looking for submissions.
Sluce seems to be working for a kimura but Freeman defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluce wants to pass to mount but Freeman is defending the position.
Sluce with the ground and pound but Freeman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Sluce from controlling successfully.
Sluce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.
Sluce is looking to work some ground and pound but Freeman has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sluce wants to get up but he can't break Freeman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sluce looking to sit in guard and control but Freeman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sluce keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Sluce looking to control.
Sluce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman pushes down on Sluce's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sluce pushes Freeman off looking to stand but Freeman dives back in and keeps control.
Freeman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sluce knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Freeman lands strikes from half guard.
Keembo Sluce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman working over Sluce with some ground and pound. Sluce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Sluce is defending well.
Sluce is refusing to be controlled, as Freeman sits in half guard.
Sluce looking for submissions off his back.
Sluce is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sluce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sluce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman drops an elbow to the side of Sluce's head.
Freeman uses his free foot to push down on Sluce's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sluce.
Sluce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keembo Sluce will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sluce fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Freeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sluce.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
so Sluce counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sluce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sluce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Sluce from controlling successfully.
Sluce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sluce trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Sluce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Sluce is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sluce trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Keembo Sluce just wasn't active enough.
Freeman misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keembo Sluce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman misses with a wild combination.
Freeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sluce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sluce closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman, looking for a takedown. Sluce pushes Freeman against the cage but Freeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keembo Sluce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Freeman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huey Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sluce looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Freeman is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Freeman is defending against the submission attempts here by Sluce.
Sluce trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away.
Sluce looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sluce with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keembo Sluce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sluce, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keembo Sluce!
After the big win, Keembo Sluce made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. Chuck Finley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Damian Wolfe's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Finley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfe misses the target.
Wolfe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfe has managed to clinch.
Finley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolfe blocks it with crossed arms.
Finley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wolfe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe shoots in looking for a takedown but Finley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wolfe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Wolfe. Those never looked like landing.
Wolfe is looking to clinch.
Finley tries to clinch up but Wolfe circles away and keeps his distance.
Damian Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finley tries to clinch but Wolfe moves away
and Wolfe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finley moves in looking to clinch but Wolfe pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolfe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick
and Finley counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolfe is looking to clinch.
Finley leaves Wolfe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe throws a lazy head kick
and Finley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finley.
Finley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolfe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolfe breaks the clinch.
Finley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfe.
Finley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wolfe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolfe but Wolfe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Finley.
Wolfe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wolfe counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolfe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finley wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Wolfe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Finley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wolfe's head.
Wolfe closes the distance and pushes Finley back into the cage.
Finley looking to throw knees to the head but Wolfe is blocking nicely.
Finley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finley tries to land a knee to the head but Wolfe blocks with his arms.
Finley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finley misses with a punch on the inside.
Finley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolfe blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolfe looking to score a takedown here. Finley is defending well but Wolfe drives through and ends up in Finley's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Finley is looking for a triangle here but Wolfe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wolfe is looking to take a break and control but Finley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Finley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wolfe trying to control the position but Finley is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolfe tries to advance to mount but Finley instead regains half guard.
Wolfe is trying to control the action in half guard but Finley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finley manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wolfe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Damian Wolfe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Finley is looking to clinch.
Finley tries to sprawl but Wolfe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolfe wants to advance to full mount but Finley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wolfe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfe stands and throws Finley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Wolfe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wolfe misses with a double jab
and Finley counters with a head kick. That will keep Wolfe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wolfe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfe shoots in and bounces Finley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolfe is aware though and is defending well.
Finley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wolfe has passed into half guard!
Wolfe postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Finley to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe closes the distance and clinches up with Finley, looking for a takedown. Wolfe pushes Finley against the cage but Finley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolfe pushes Finley up against the cage in a clinch.
Finley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wolfe breaks the clinch.
Finley is looking to clinch.
Wolfe throws an off balance right hand
and Finley counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wolfe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Finley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Damian Wolfe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolfe is trying to control but can't.
Finley is looking for a kimura but Wolfe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finley to get the leverage.
Finley is trying to work for a kimura but Wolfe is defending well.
Finley escapes and gets back to his feet.
Damian Wolfe is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfe throws a nice looking combination but Finley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe closes the distance and pushes Finley back into the cage.
Finley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wolfe is stalling here.
Finley tries to land a knee to the head but Wolfe blocks with his arms.
Finley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolfe clinches.
Finley tries to land a knee to the head but Wolfe blocks with his arms.
Wolfe prevents Finley from breaking the clinch.
Finley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wolfe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe swings for the body but Finley moves out of range.
Finley fails with the takedown.
Chuck Finley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finley wants it to stay on the feet.
Damian Wolfe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolfe swings widly with a right hand
and Finley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wolfe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Wolfe.
Wolfe throws the left hand but Finley avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Wolfe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolfe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Wolfe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Damian Wolfe thanked Fight Club Clothing™ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Dewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dewing has chosen Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers as his entrance music. CJ Dewing will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cam Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Dewing!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dewing.
Dewing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroud drives through and clinches with Dewing against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stroud.
A short right from Dewing.
The referee calls for Stroud to work.
Dewing is trying to drag Stroud to the mat but Stroud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stroud digs a right hand into Dewing's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dewing's gas tank.
Dewing looks gassed!
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!
Nice elbow from Stroud.
It looks like CJ Dewing has been cut.
Stroud slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dewing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewing.
Stroud is struggling to control the position.
Dewing prevents a body shot from Stroud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dewing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stroud digs a right hand underneath Dewing's ribcage. Dewing let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dewing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cam Stroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Dewing.
Dewing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stroud avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stroud breaks the clinch.
Stroud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stroud keeps Dewing at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Stroud lands but Dewing takes it in his stride.
Cam Stroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewing moves out of range of the body kick.
Dewing shoots in for a takedown but Stroud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroud rushes Dewing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stroud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud lands a nice knee to the body.
Stroud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dewing in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stroud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dewing is rocked!
Stroud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dewing is still on wobbly legs! Can Stroud finish him?
Stroud presses Dewing against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stroud dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stroud pushes Dewing against the cage. Stroud is working some dirty boxing. Stroud pushes off with a quick right hook! Dewing goes down! Dewing tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stroud moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cam Stroud!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cam Stroud thanked Fight Club Clothing™ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Aberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Aberton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberton throws a hook to the side of Ang's head but Ang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aberton shoots in looking for a takedown. Ang tries to sprawl out of it but Aberton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aberton closes the distance and clinches up with Ang, looking for a takedown. Aberton pushes Ang against the cage but Ang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aberton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aberton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ang misses with the ground and pound.
Aberton is not content to let Ang control the position.
Aberton regains half guard.
Ang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ang is working for a kimura but Aberton is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aberton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ang.
Aberton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ang pulls his head out easily.
Aberton is trying to maintain the position but Ang is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ang.
Ang prevents Aberton from improving his position.
Ang is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ang wants to take a breather but Aberton is having none of it.
Aberton is trying to control but can't.
Aberton wants to improve his position but Ang is controlling well.
Aberton regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ang wants to control from the top but Aberton keeps moving.
Ang is really struggling to control Aberton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang postures up in Aberton's guard and throws a big left but Aberton blocks it.
Aberton has control of Ang's left arm, preventing Ang from doing any damage.
Aberton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aberton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ang has Aberton in his guard.
Aberton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aberton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ang!
Ang is squirming around, avoiding Aberton's attempts to control the action.
Aberton scoring with strikes but Ang is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aberton with shots to the head and body - Ang looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aberton landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Aberton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aberton misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aberton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Aberton.
Aberton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aberton but Aberton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aberton with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Aberton.
Aberton misses with the combination.
Aberton digs a good body shot into Ang's ribs.
Aberton lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aberton thuds a left hand into Ang's body.
Ang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aberton connects with a solid leg kick.
Ang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ang ducks right into an uppercut from Aberton.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aberton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton connects with a solid leg kick.
Ang blocks a jab.
Ang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aberton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aberton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aberton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aberton looks to throw the jab but Ang is out of range.
Aberton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aberton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aberton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aberton misses with a straight right.
Aberton misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang moves out of range of the strikes.
Aberton scores with a jab to the body.
George Ang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aberton shoots in and drives through. Ang sprawls well.
Aberton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ang. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Aberton as Ang shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aberton shoots in looking for a takedown but Ang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aberton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aberton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ang.
Ang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ang misses with a takedown
and Aberton counters with a single leg into guard. Ang didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aberton passes into half guard.
Aberton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ang!
Ang tries to lock up and control but Aberton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aberton landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Aberton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ang.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aberton.
Aberton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aberton scores with a leg kick.
Aberton looks to land a body kick but Ang moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Ang. No joy for Aberton on that attempt.
Aberton jabs at Ang's body.
Aberton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aberton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klas Aberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton just misses with a punch to the body.
Aberton scores with a nice head shot.
Aberton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aberton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aberton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ang's guard.
Aberton thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aberton advances position into side control!
Aberton with the ground and pound but Ang regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton is pressing down on Ang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ang is holding on for now.
Aberton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aberton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aberton seems to be working for a kimura but Ang defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang is looking to improve his position.
Ang trying to control here.
Ang wants to get back to full guard.
Aberton works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton is looking to take a break and control but Ang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klas Aberton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ang is trying to improve his position.
George Ang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aberton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aberton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klas Aberton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aberton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klas Aberton!
After the big win, Klas Aberton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fight Club Clothing™ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geronimo dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Martini!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martini lands with a shot to the body.
dos Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
dos Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martini blocks a low kick nicely.
dos Santos misses with a body shot.
dos Santos throws a leg kick but Martini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Martini.
dos Santos jabs Martini right on the nose. Martini blinks but takes it well.
dos Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martini on the side of the head.
dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Martini is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Martini blocks the leg kick.
Martini wants to clinch.
dos Santos avoids the body shot from Martini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos catches Martini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
dos Santos connects with a right hand. Martini shakes it off.
Martini sizes up dos Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martini slips a jab from dos Santos.
A jab from dos Santos misses.
Martini wants to clinch.
Geronimo dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dos Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Martini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martini tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
dos Santos gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked dos Santos off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martini working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Martini is trying to stick to dos Santos's back but dos Santos is turning into Martini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by dos Santos.
dos Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martini's head.
Martini keeping moving, preventing dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Martini 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.
dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Martini is retaining full guard.
dos Santos won't allow Martini to sweep him here.
Martini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
dos Santos preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
dos Santos passes Martini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martini looking for submissions off his back.
dos Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
dos Santos wants to control the pace but Martini is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martini is bucking up trying to escape but dos Santos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Martini is rocked!
dos Santos unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Martini wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! dos Santos celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geronimo dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Inspectah Deck - Friction as his entrance music. Kilo Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jorge Riviera's chin.
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26
148 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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25
144 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Riviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riviera misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Riviera misses the target.
Jackson dives in and grabs Riviera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riviera pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jorge Riviera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilo Jackson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riviera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Riviera.
Riviera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Riviera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riviera.
Riviera loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Riviera which made him look bad.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Riviera tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riviera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riviera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riviera.
Riviera misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Riviera lands with an overhand left.
Riviera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Riviera throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riviera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
A big left from Riviera misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Riviera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riviera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riviera defends it nicely.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Riviera.
Riviera can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riviera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Riviera tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Riviera back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riviera lands a nice uppercut.
Riviera works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riviera prevents the takedown attempt.
Riviera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riviera lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Riviera.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Riviera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riviera is struggling to control the position.
Riviera misses with some punches.
Riviera digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riviera stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jorge Riviera.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Riviera counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Riviera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riviera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Riviera misses with a body shot.
Riviera misses with a two punch combination.
Riviera misses with a low kick.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riviera keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riviera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riviera has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riviera looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is trying to control. Riviera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Riviera is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura here but Riviera manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jackson's guard.
Jackson seems keen to control Riviera's posture.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riviera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riviera trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kilo Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riviera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Riviera counters with a thumping low kick.
Riviera looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Riviera throws a big shot that misses.
Riviera throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Riviera is just out of range.
Riviera is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson defending well as Riviera loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riviera defends it nicely.
Riviera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Riviera scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riviera.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Riviera.
Riviera lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riviera.
An inside leg kick lands from Riviera.
Riviera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riviera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jorge Riviera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilo Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riviera.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riviera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riviera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson tries to move into range but Riviera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riviera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a push kick but Riviera slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riviera avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jorge Riviera is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riviera but Riviera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Riviera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riviera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Riviera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riviera throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Riviera as he connects with a hook.
Riviera scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Riviera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Riviera stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Riviera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riviera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson is rocked!
Riviera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Riviera finish him?
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Riviera.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Riviera.
A nice combination there by Riviera.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riviera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Riviera had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Riviera sprawls well.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riviera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riviera sprawls well. Riviera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riviera, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riviera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Riviera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riviera 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Riviera!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prachao Sua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willemoes's entrance music is Rage Against The Machine- Bomb Track. A fine choice. Lasse Willemoes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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24
213 lbs
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212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lasse Willemoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Prachao Sua!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willemoes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Sua scores with a four punch combination!
Sua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willemoes scores with a hook.
Sua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Willemoes's sensitive parts.
Willemoes looks to land a left hand but Sua moved out of range nicely.
Willemoes shoots for a double leg takedown but Sua sprawls well. He's pushed Willemoes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Willemoes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sua manages to avoid it.
Willemoes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sua counters with a left to the body.
Sua cracks Willemoes with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Willemoes misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sua delivers a nice body kick.
Willemoes tests Sua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Willemoes counters with a left to the body.
Sua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sua.
Willemoes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sua tries a knee to the head but Willemoes blocks it.
Willemoes is trying to force a seperation but Sua has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sua obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Willemoes misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willemoes. Sua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willemoes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sua manages to avoid it.
Sua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willemoes.
Willemoes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sua.
Willemoes misses with a wild body shot.
Sua is looking to slow Willemoes down with leg kicks.
Prachao Sua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Willemoes checks a leg kick.
Sua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willemoes.
Sua throws an overhand right that lands on Willemoes's shoulder, as Willemoes tries to avoid the shot.
Willemoes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sua can pounce on him.
Willemoes throws a jab when Sua was well out of range.
Sua tries a head kick but it misses.
Willemoes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Willemoes loads up on a big right hand but Sua slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes keeps the fight on the outside.
Willemoes lands with a good body shot.
Willemoes misses with a body punch
and Sua counters with a nice uppercut.
Willemoes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sua doesn't manage to clinch there - Willemoes circles away.
Sua tries to clinch but Willemoes is having none of it.
Sua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Willemoes's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sua connects with a high kick.
Sua avoids the body shot from Willemoes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prachao Sua dominated that round.
That's time! Willemoes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Willemoes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sua's waist but Sua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Willemoes off to one side.
Sua misses with a head kick.
Willemoes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Willemoes shoots in for a takedown but Sua shows good takedown defense.
Willemoes throws a jab but it's blocked by Sua.
Sua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sua lands with a right hand.
Sua tries to clinch but Willemoes is having none of it.
A cross from Willemoes lands.
Sua tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes throws a right hand that Sua ducks under and follows up with a left that Sua also avoids with ease.
Sua throws a push kick but Willemoes slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willemoes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Willemoes closes the distance and clinches up with Sua, looking for a takedown. Willemoes pushes Sua against the cage but Sua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Willemoes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willemoes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sua takes one on the button.
Willemoes scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Willemoes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willemoes blocks a head kick by Sua.
Sua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Willemoes blocks a head kick by Sua.
Sua throws a front kick aimed at Willemoes's knee but Willemoes avoids it well.
Willemoes loads up on a big right hand but Sua slips the punch.
Willemoes misses with a wild body shot.
Sua looks for the body kick but Willemoes saw that one coming.
Willemoes throws a body punch but Sua moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sua.
Willemoes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sua was well out of range. Poor timing from Willemoes.
Willemoes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sua.
Sua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willemoes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sua moves away.
Willemoes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sua wants to stand and escape but Willemoes is having none of it.
Willemoes postures up in Sua's guard and throws a big left but Sua blocks it.
Willemoes won't allow Sua to get back to his feet.
Willemoes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willemoes wants to control from the top but Sua keeps moving.
Willemoes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lasse Willemoes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sua is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lasse Willemoes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sua tries a head kick but it misses.
Sua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sua tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willemoes. Sua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sua has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sua tries to land a front kick but Willemoes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Willemoes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willemoes.
Willemoes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willemoes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes prevents Sua from getting back to his feet.
Willemoes wants to control from the top but Sua keeps moving.
Willemoes pushes down on Sua's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Willemoes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sua defending well though.
Willemoes seems to be working for a kimura but Sua defends the submission attempt.
Willemoes working over Sua with some ground and pound. Sua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willemoes not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Willemoes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willemoes scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Willemoes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Willemoes wants to control but Sua is keeping him busy.
Willemoes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willemoes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Willemoes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Willemoes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Willemoes stops Sua from getting back to his feet.
Lasse Willemoes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes is nestled in close to Sua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Willemoes not doing much here.
Willemoes working over Sua with some ground and pound. Sua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willemoes throwing shots but Sua is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sua pushes Willemoes off looking to stand but Willemoes dives back in and keeps control.
Willemoes passes to full mount!
Sua is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Willemoes scoring with strikes but Sua is staying in there.
Willemoes working Sua over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sua is squirming around, avoiding Willemoes's attempts to control the action.
Willemoes controlling the pace for now.
Sua is squirming around, avoiding Willemoes's attempts to control the action.
Sua wants to try and get back to his feet.
Willemoes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willemoes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sua is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willemoes landing strikes from the mount.
Sua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willemoes unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Willemoes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willemoes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lasse Willemoes!
Our winner, Lasse Willemoes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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