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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoyt Jurgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgensen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Peter, Paul & Mary - If I Had A Hammer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hoyt Jurgensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Michael Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoyt Jurgensen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Angelo drives through and clinches with Jurgensen against the cage.
Jurgensen blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo is pressed up against the cage. Jurgensen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Angelo down to the mat. Angelo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jurgensen takes a swing at Angelo's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen cracks Angelo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Angelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jurgensen shoots in for a double leg but Angelo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Angelo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jurgensen, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jurgensen.
Angelo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jurgensen blocks it with crossed arms.
Jurgensen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Angelo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jurgensen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Let's hope that Jurgensen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Angelo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hoyt Jurgensen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jurgensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Angelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoyt Jurgensen.
Jurgensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Angelo.
Jurgensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Angelo sprawls well. He's pushed Jurgensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Angelo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jurgensen.
Jurgensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Angelo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jurgensen's brow.
Jurgensen drags the fight down to the ground.
Jurgensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Angelo wanted to stand there but Jurgensen had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo wants to control from the top but Jurgensen keeps moving.
Jurgensen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angelo is aware though and is defending well.
Jurgensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jurgensen, up you get!
Jurgensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Angelo pinned against the cage. Angelo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Angelo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jurgensen.
Hoyt Jurgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Angelo swivels and escapes.
Angelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Jurgensen scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Jurgensen.
Jurgensen looks gassed!
Jurgensen gets tackled into the cage by Angelo. Angelo maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen blocks an elbow strike.
Jurgensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Angelo walks away with a smile on his face. Jurgensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Angelo moves into the clinch.
Jurgensen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jurgensen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Angelo wants to control from the top but Jurgensen keeps moving.
Jurgensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angelo preventing the sweep.
Angelo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angelo wants to stand but Jurgensen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Angelo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jurgensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jurgensen keeping full guard, as Angelo tries to pass.
Angelo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angelo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jurgensen, up you get!
Angelo forces Jurgensen back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jurgensen drags the fight down to the ground.
Angelo tries to stand but Jurgensen is controlling from the bottom.
Jurgensen is looking to sinch up a triangle. Angelo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jurgensen's body to avoid the submission. Jurgensen has instead reached around Angelo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jurgensen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hoyt Jurgensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Triton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crowe's choice of entrance music: Einherjer - Odin Owns Ye All. 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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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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222 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Triton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Crowe!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Crowe misses.
Crowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Triton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Triton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crowe but Crowe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crowe lands with a slapping head kick.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Triton.
Crunch! Crowe slams his shin into Triton's torso.
Crowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Triton drives through with a takedown into Crowe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Triton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Triton trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Triton pushes down on Crowe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Triton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Triton wants to work for an arm triangle but Crowe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crowe is defending against the submission attempts here by Triton.
Triton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Crowe reverses the position - he's now on top in Triton's guard.
Triton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Triton seems keen to control Crowe's posture.
Crowe throwing strikes but missing.
Crowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Triton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Triton is looking for a triangle but Crowe pushes his legs off easily.
Triton controlling the position.
Crowe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crowe pushes down on Triton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crowe lands a nice short elbow.
Triton has one foot on Crowe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triton blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Crowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Triton.
Crowe tries to land a front kick but Triton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the liver by Crowe. Beautiful body shot.
Crowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Triton manages to avoid it.
Crowe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crowe looks to land a body kick but Triton moved away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crowe enables Triton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crowe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Triton trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Triton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crowe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Triton, into his guard.
Crowe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Crowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe postures up.
Crowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Triton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Triton controlling Crowe's posture.
Crowe wants to pass the guard but Triton is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowe throwing strikes but missing.
Crowe postures up in Triton's guard and throws a big left but Triton blocks it.
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 John Triton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Triton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crowe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crowe jabs Triton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crowe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Triton counters with a takedown into side control.
Triton is looking to take a break and control but Crowe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Triton tries for a kimura but Crowe is defending well.
Triton swings around for an armbar but Crowe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Triton's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Triton has his hands on Crowe's head, controlling the position.
Triton controls Crowe momentarily but Crowe frees himself.
Crowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Triton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Triton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crowe is one step ahead there.
Triton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crowe lands a couple of digs.
Triton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Triton looking for a sweep. Not yet Triton, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe working some strikes from top position.
Crowe throws a strike but Triton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Triton looking to pass the guard.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Triton from controlling successfully.
Triton tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triton trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Triton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Crowe throws a hook but Triton avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crowe.
Triton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Triton is looking to advance position but Crowe won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triton trying to control the action but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Triton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crowe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crowe trying to hold on to Triton's head to control him but Triton postures up.
Triton wants to take a breather but Crowe is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Triton is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Triton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Crowe with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Triton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Crowe tries to sprawl but Triton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Triton wants to control but Crowe is keeping him busy.
Triton is looking for a kimura here.
Triton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Triton is looking to advance position but Crowe won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Triton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crowe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Triton.
Crowe trying to hold on to Triton's head to control him but Triton postures up.
Crowe tries to roll over but Triton keeps him under control.
Crowe is refusing to be controlled, as Triton sits in half guard.
Raymond Crowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Triton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crowe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Triton trying to pass the guard but Crowe defending well.
Triton is trying to control. Crowe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crowe is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Triton content to control rather than advance.
Triton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crowe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Triton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowe sees it coming and defends easily.
Triton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crowe defends it well.
Triton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Crowe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Triton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Krush (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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193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Krush!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox scores with a three punch combo!
Cox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cox shoots in for a double leg but Krush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cox misses with a hook
and Krush counters with a one-two to the body.
Cox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krush circles away.
Cox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krush throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krush stuffs the takedown attempt from Cox. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krush jabs Cox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cox clinches.
Krush swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krush breaks the clinch.
Cox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krush tries to clinch up.
David Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cox.
Cox swats away the attempt to clinch by Krush.
Krush misses with a double jab
and Cox counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Krush!
Krush is rocked!
It looks like Alexander Krush has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Krush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krush looking for submissions off his back.
Krush looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krush looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krush flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Cox seems content to control.
Cox slips a nice elbow through Krush's hands, connecting with Krush's forehead.
Krush regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox stands up from Krush's guard - Cox perhaps looking for a knockout.
Krush defending well as Cox loads up on a big left hand.
Krush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krush as he jumps to the side.
Krush connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws an overhand right that lands on Krush's shoulder, as Krush tries to avoid the shot.
Cox drops Krush with a nice combination! Cox dives into Krush's guard, looking to finish!
Krush is still in real trouble! Can Cox finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox postures up in Krush's guard and throws a big left but Krush blocks it.
Cox is working Krush over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cox decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krush, up you get!
Cox lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Krush falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Cox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raive Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Rosholt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raive Manuel!
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, Jake Rosholt!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Manuel. Those never looked like landing.
Manuel has his takedown stuffed
and Rosholt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rosholt throws an elbow that misses. Manuel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rosholt's guard. Nice move by Manuel!
Manuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosholt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosholt is pulling down on Manuel's head. It's preventing any offense from Manuel, at least for the moment.
Rosholt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manuel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rosholt has momentary wrist control but Manuel slips an elbow through the middle.
Manuel throws an elbow that misses. Rosholt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manuel's guard. Nice move by Rosholt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosholt content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rosholt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manuel looking to control.
Rosholt sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Raive Manuel just wasn't active enough.
Manuel throws a left that rocks Rosholt and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Manuel dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Rosholt regain composure!
It looks like Jake Rosholt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rosholt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Manuel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosholt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rosholt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rosholt has his hands clasped together around Manuel's back. He's all about the action.
Rosholt is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Manuel there.
Rosholt gets back to full guard.
Rosholt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manuel.
Rosholt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Manuel!
Rosholt looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rosholt working Manuel over with strikes here.
Rosholt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Manuel 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.
Rosholt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosholt is landing with some decent strikes but Manuel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosholt moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Manuel has worked his arm free - good work by Manuel!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosholt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Rosholt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Rosholt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rosholt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manuel quickly recovers to half guard.
Rosholt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Rosholt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rosholt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manuel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rosholt.
Jake Rosholt has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manuel is trying to stand back up but Rosholt is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rosholt moves nicely into side control.
Manuel is not content to let Rosholt control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is trying to escape the position but Rosholt is controlling the position.
Rosholt tries to score with some ground and pound. Manuel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rosholt trying to control the position but Manuel is working away.
Rosholt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rosholt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rosholt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manuel keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rosholt working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt scores with punches from side control.
Rosholt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Manuel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rosholt is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosholt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Manuel down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rosholt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Rosholt's cut.
That's time! Manuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rosholt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raive Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosholt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rosholt lands in his opponent's guard.
Rosholt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rosholt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rosholt trying to control but Manuel is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Rosholt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manuel has his takedown stuffed
and Rosholt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manuel won't be happy with that.
Rosholt working the head with strikes.
Rosholt taking a breather here.
Rosholt lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee asks Rosholt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rosholt prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rosholt trying to control the position but Manuel is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt tries to move to mount but Manuel blocks the move with his legs.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Rosholt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manuel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rosholt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manuel's guard now.
Rosholt tries to free his leg and advance position but Manuel is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jake Rosholt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Rosholt.
Manuel 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rosholt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rosholt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rosholt!
Jake Rosholt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This was a very big important for me. Its time to prove just how good I really am. Whos next?!?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Skelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars comes into the arena with Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare blaring out of the sound system. Skelter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Helter Skelter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
141 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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144 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Skelter!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skelter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mars circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mars shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Skelter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Skelter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mars misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mars working the ground and pound.
Skelter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mars's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mars landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mars working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skelter tries to kick Mars off but Mars keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mars trying to mount his opponent but Skelter defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skelter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mars is thwarting Skelter's attempts to control the position.
Mars seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars lands strikes from half guard.
Mars throwing shots but Skelter is blocking nicely.
Mars thows a huge punch but Skelter dodges it nicely.
Skelter is controlling Mars's trapped leg to prevent Mars from advancing to side control.
Skelter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mars is working away from the top position though.
Mars throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Skelter to regain full guard.
Skelter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skelter is pulling down on Mars's head to control his posture.
Mars with a nice head shot there.
Skelter keeping moving, preventing Mars from controlling successfully.
Skelter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mars trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mars stopping the sweep attempt from Skelter.
Skelter keeping moving, preventing Mars from controlling successfully.
Skelter has Mars pulled in close to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skelter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mars has managed to clinch.
Mars swings wildly with an uppercut but Skelter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skelter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skelter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skelter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mars wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skelter has him pressed against the cage.
Skelter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mars prevents it.
Mars pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mars avoids the head kick by Skelter.
Jimmy Skelter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skelter fails to land with a series of punches.
Mars doesn't manage to clinch there - Skelter circles away.
Mars misses with a hook.
Skelter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mars.
Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skelter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mars scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mars is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mars thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelter closes the distance and clinches up with Mars, looking for a takedown. Skelter pushes Mars against the cage but Mars circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mars lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skelter at a distance.
Skelter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mars sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skelter somewhat.
Lawrence Mars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Skelter.
Skelter looks gassed!
Mars throws out a loose jab but Skelter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skelter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skelter moves out of range of the leg kick from Mars.
Mars looks to land a left hand but Skelter moved out of range nicely.
Skelter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mars lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mars missing with a left hand there. Skelter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mars connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skelter's hands.
Skelter loads up on a big right hand but Mars slips the punch.
Skelter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Mars dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mars fails to land the takedown.
Skelter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mars has time to react.
Mars jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mars tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skelter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mars.
Skelter throws a series of punches but Mars avoids them all with ease.
Skelter throws a head kick that misses.
Mars shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skelter defends it nicely.
Mars tries to clinch up
and Skelter counters with a series of strikes. Mars will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mars misses the target.
Mars slips a jab from Skelter.
Skelter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mars throws out the jab.
Skelter moves away from the strike by Mars.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skelter working a defensive guard here.
Mars with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skelter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mars puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skelter is refusing to be controlled, as Mars sits in half guard.
Mars looks to land a strike but Skelter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Skelter is pulling down on Mars's head. It's preventing any offense from Mars, at least for the moment.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mars lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Skelter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars works over Skelter with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mars throwing strikes but missing.
Skelter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mars.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Skelter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars wants to pass the guard but Skelter is keeping the position.
Skelter has momentary wrist control but Mars slips an elbow through the middle.
Skelter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mars's guard.
Skelter stands and throws Mars's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Skelter throwing strikes but Mars manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelter manages to get back to half guard.
Mars 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.
Mars not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Mars there.
Mars takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Mars.
Mars thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skelter's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mars is working for a kimura but Skelter is defending it quite comfortably.
Skelter wants to improve his position but Mars is controlling well.
Mars missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mars scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skelter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mars.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skelter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mars is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mars takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skelter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Mars dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Skelter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skelter wants it to stay on the feet.
Mars shoots in and gets a takedown into Skelter's guard.
Skelter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mars cracks Skelter with a solid left hand.
Mars loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mars wants to control from the top but Skelter keeps moving.
Mars loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skelter working a defensive guard here.
Mars makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mars is working Skelter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mars wants to control from the top but Skelter keeps moving.
Mars throws an elbow that misses. Skelter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mars's guard. Nice move by Skelter!
Mars seems keen to control Skelter's posture.
Lawrence Mars overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mars wants to sweep here but Skelter controlling him for the moment.
Skelter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mars is keeping the position for now.
Mars tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mars throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Skelter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mars looking to control.
Skelter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skelter throws a strike but Mars rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mars throws a big right hand that misses.
Mars is fighting to break Skelter's control of his arms but Skelter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mars accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mars throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelter trying to keep a closed guard but Mars is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mars accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skelter wants to sweep here but Mars controlling him for the moment.
Mars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skelter is keeping the position for now.
Skelter trying to control the position.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mars with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skelter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mars tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars won't allow Skelter to pass to mount.
Mars holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mars is looking to control Skelter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mars avoid being mounted?
Jimmy Skelter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mars has his hands clasped together around Skelter's back. He's all about the action.
Lawrence Mars is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skelter works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skelter throwing strikes but Mars bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Mars showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mars has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Mars!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tech N9ne- Be warned. Ben Foster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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29
196 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Foster!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foster misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Foster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Foster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Ben Foster has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith scores with the left hand. Foster knows he should have avoided that one.
Foster throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith catches Foster with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Foster forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Smith!
A very excited looking Charles Smith rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Ulatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cerveny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulatowski comes to the cage accompanied by Boys Noize - Lava Lava . Cerveny has chosen Johnny B Good as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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25
149 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Ulatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Cerveny!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Cerveny.
Ulatowski blocks a head kick by Cerveny.
Cerveny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cerveny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ulatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cerveny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick and Ulatowski moves out of range easily.
Ulatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cerveny misses with a double jab.
Ulatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cerveny is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerveny throws a series of punches but Ulatowski avoids them all with ease.
Ulatowski digs a good body shot into Cerveny's ribs.
Ulatowski tries to clinch up.
Cerveny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ulatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ulatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cerveny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulatowski.
Cerveny takes a swing at Ulatowski's ribcage but misses.
Ulatowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses
and Ulatowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Cerveny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cerveny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ulatowski feints and then cracks Cerveny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cerveny down.
Ulatowski cracks the inside of Cerveny's front leg.
Ulatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ulatowski.
Cerveny has had enough of the clinch but Ulatowski keeps him there for the moment.
Cerveny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulatowski wants to stall.
Cerveny is trying to force a seperation but Ulatowski has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ulatowski breaks the clinch.
Ulatowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cerveny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Cerveny misses.
Cerveny throws a nice looking combination but Ulatowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ulatowski slips a jab from Cerveny.
Cerveny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ulatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Cerveny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cerveny avoids a kick to the body.
Ulatowski keeps Cerveny at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ulatowski.
Ulatowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cerveny connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski is looking to clinch.
Ulatowski tries to score with a low kick but Cerveny moves his leg out of the way.
Cerveny blocks the body kick.
Ulatowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cerveny.
Ulatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cerveny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Cerveny scores with a head kick.
Cerveny throws a lazy right hand but Ulatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ulatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cerveny checks it well.
Cerveny lands a jab to the head.
Cerveny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ulatowski slips a jab and a cross from Cerveny.
A clash of legs there as Ulatowski blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny checks a leg kick.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick and Ulatowski moves out of range easily.
Ulatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerveny is just out of range.
Ulatowski is looking to clinch but Cerveny is avoiding it.
Ulatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ulatowski throws a leg kick which misses Cerveny's front leg but catches the back leg as Cerveny tries to avoid it.
Ulatowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulatowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerveny manages to avoid it.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick and Ulatowski moves out of range easily.
Cerveny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ulatowski throws a body punch but Cerveny moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerveny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ulatowski needs to keep his hands up - Cerveny had a free shot at his head there.
Ulatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Ulatowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ulatowski. Cerveny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rafal Ulatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Cerveny.
Ulatowski drives through and clinches with Cerveny against the cage.
Cerveny avoiding damage as Ulatowski throws knees to the body.
Ulatowski breaks from the clinch.
Ulatowski blocks a head kick by Cerveny.
Ulatowski tries to clinch but Cerveny is having none of it.
Cerveny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cerveny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulatowski.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ulatowski.
Ulatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cerveny's sensitive parts.
Cerveny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ulatowski. Ulatowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cerveny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cerveny throws a body punch but Ulatowski moves out of range.
Ulatowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ulatowski is looking to wear down Cerveny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Cerveny.
Ulatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnny Cerveny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ulatowski swings widly with a right hand
and Cerveny counters with a straight right hand.
Cerveny moves out of range of the body kick from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski closes the distance and pushes Cerveny back into the cage.
Ulatowski is trying to stall.
Ulatowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cerveny managing to block the knees to the body from Ulatowski.
Cerveny wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski misses with a knee strike.
Ulatowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cerveny blocks it with crossed arms.
Cerveny breaks the clinch.
Ulatowski throws a lazy body kick
and Cerveny counters with a low kick, right behind Ulatowski 's knee.
Good exchange - Cerveny coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ulatowski.
Cerveny misses with a body shot.
Ulatowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Cerveny in the body.
Cerveny punishes Ulatowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Ulatowski misses with a leg kick
and Cerveny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cerveny misses with a head kick.
Cerveny stuns Ulatowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cerveny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses.
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cerveny throws a right and a left that Ulatowski avoids nicely.
Cerveny scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ulatowski in his tracks.
Cerveny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Ulatowski.
Ulatowski throws a head kick that misses.
Ulatowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ulatowski tries to score with a low kick but Cerveny moves his leg out of the way.
Cerveny takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cerveny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ulatowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Cerveny in the body.
Ulatowski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cerveny keeps the fight on the outside.
Ulatowski lands a jab to Cerveny's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny misses with a few strikes there.
Ulatowski dodges the punch combination from Cerveny.
Cerveny is breathing heavily.
Ulatowski avoids the head kick by Cerveny.
Ulatowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Cerveny misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Cerveny misses.
Ulatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cerveny checks it well.
Ulatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rafal Ulatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ulatowski, right into the meat.
Cerveny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ulatowski closes the distance and clinches.
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 Rafal Ulatowski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ulatowski misses with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cerveny!
Cerveny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski moves into the clinch.
Ulatowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Cerveny has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ulatowski.
Cerveny tries to circle away but Ulatowski has him pinned against the cage.
Ulatowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Ulatowski.
Cerveny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ulatowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cerveny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Cerveny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cerveny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ulatowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cerveny misses with a head kick.
Cerveny throws the left hand but Ulatowski avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveny keeps the fight on the outside.
Ulatowski checks a low kick from Cerveny.
Cerveny fails to land with a series of punches.
Ulatowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Ulatowski tries a low kick but Cerveny avoids it.
Ulatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cerveny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Cerveny.
Ulatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cerveny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ulatowski works Cerveny's body with a nice hook.
Ulatowski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ulatowski misses with a body kick.
Cerveny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnny Cerveny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ulatowski lands with a nice body punch.
Ulatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cerveny takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cerveny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ulatowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cerveny lands a jab to the nose.
Ulatowski thumps Cerveny with a low kick.
Ulatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ulatowski.
Cerveny on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski is looking to land body kicks.
Cerveny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ulatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cerveny.
Cerveny misses with a hook. Ulatowski ducked under it nicely.
Ulatowski thumps Cerveny with a low kick.
Cerveny takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ulatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ulatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ulatowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ulatowski.
Some wild striking there from Cerveny.
A head kick from Cerveny lands but Ulatowski takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cerveny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Ulatowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rafal Ulatowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulatowski blocks a head kick by Cerveny.
Cerveny moves forwards but Ulatowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cerveny swinging wildly here.
Ulatowski lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Ulatowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ulatowski moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ulatowski jabs at Cerveny's body.
Ulatowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cerveny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Ulatowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ulatowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafal Ulatowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenji Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Watanabe moves away and avoids it.
Watanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Olsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Olsen checks the leg kick.
Olsen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Olsen lands in his opponent's guard.
Olsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Olsen trying to control the action but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Olsen slows the pace down in half guard.
Olsen trying to control the action but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Watanabe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watanabe keeps working.
Watanabe tries to get to full guard but Olsen has control of the leg.
Olsen stalling away here and it's allowed Watanabe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Olsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Olsen trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Watanabe controls Olsen momentarily but Olsen frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Olsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Olsen throws a strike but Watanabe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Olsen has his foot on Watanabe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watanabe works his way back into a safe position though.
Olsen controls Watanabe momentarily but Watanabe frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Olsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watanabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watanabe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Olsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is trying to keep Watanabe in close.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watanabe is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olsen misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Olsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Watanabe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Olsen works Watanabe's body with a nice hook.
Olsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watanabe.
Olsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Watanabe off the cage and back into range.
Olsen throws a push kick but Watanabe slaps the foot to one side.
Watanabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watanabe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watanabe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Olsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watanabe, as that shot connected.
Watanabe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watanabe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watanabe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olsen.
Nice takedown defense from Watanabe. No joy for Olsen on that attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Olsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watanabe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watanabe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Olsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Watanabe to the ground. Olsen is now in Watanabe's guard.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olsen trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Watanabe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Olsen tries to hold on but Watanabe postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Olsen has given up his back. Will we see Watanabe going for some submissions?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen trying to control the position but Watanabe manages to sink in the hooks.
Watanabe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen breaks Watanabe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Watanabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Olsen passes Watanabe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Olsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Watanabe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen postures up in Watanabe's guard and throws a big left but Watanabe blocks it.
Olsen looking to sit in guard and control but Watanabe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Watanabe stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
Watanabe slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olsen is staying active underneath Watanabe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Olsen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Olsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watanabe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watanabe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Watanabe swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen avoids a kick to the body.
Watanabe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olsen's head.
Watanabe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watanabe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Watanabe.
Watanabe slips a straight right by Olsen.
Olsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watanabe's waist but Watanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olsen off to one side.
Olsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Watanabe misses.
Watanabe checks a low kick from Olsen.
Watanabe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Watanabe scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watanabe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watanabe.
Olsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watanabe counters with a leg kick.
Kenji Watanabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olsen throws the left hand but Watanabe avoids the punch easily.
Olsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Olsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watanabe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Olsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Watanabe moves out of range as Olsen throws a body kick.
Olsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Olsen throws a solid leg kick but Watanabe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Olsen.
A jab from Watanabe misses.
Kenji Watanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe punishes Olsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Olsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watanabe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Olsen misses.
Watanabe swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Watanabe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watanabe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Watanabe.
Olsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watanabe can pounce on him.
Olsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watanabe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watanabe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Watanabe counters with a good low kick that Olsen was not able to check.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Watanabe moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olsen looks for a takedown but Watanabe sprawls well.
Watanabe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Watanabe cracks Olsen with an open hand slap.
Olsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Olsen slips under a jab.
Olsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Watanabe.
Victor Olsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Olsen.
Watanabe avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Watanabe is looking to clinch.
Watanabe's corner calls for a 1-2. Watanabe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watanabe connects with an inside leg kick.
Watanabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watanabe circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watanabe lands a jab to Olsen's midsection.
Watanabe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Watanabe just misses with a punch to the body.
Watanabe scores with a leg kick.
Watanabe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Watanabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Olsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watanabe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watanabe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Olsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watanabe momentarily.
Olsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watanabe tries to avoid it but Olsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watanabe to the ground. Watanabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watanabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Watanabe tries to score with a low kick but Olsen moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Watanabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olsen 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Olsen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Braylon Beswicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braylon Beswicke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Jacques!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacques throws a leg kick but Beswicke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beswicke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Beswicke. No joy for Jacques on that attempt.
Beswicke misses with the body kick
and Jacques counters with a good low kick that Beswicke was not able to check.
Beswicke drives through and clinches with Jacques against the cage.
Beswicke tries to work over Jacques's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacques pulls Beswicke into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beswicke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beswicke wants to pass the guard but Jacques is keeping the position.
Jacques is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jacques tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques looking for a guillotine here but Beswicke defends easily.
Jacques looking to control.
Beswicke wants to stand but Jacques is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jacques is trying to keep Beswicke in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by Beswicke as he checks the leg kick.
Beswicke loads up on a big right hand but Jacques slips the punch.
Braylon Beswicke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacques missing with a left hand there. Beswicke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beswicke throws the left hand but Jacques avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacques throws a leg kick but Beswicke moved away.
Jacques slips under a jab from Beswicke.
Beswicke misses the shot to the body.
Beswicke swinging wildly here.
Jacques shoots in for a takedown but Beswicke shows good takedown defense.
Jacques throws a low kick but Beswicke avoids it.
Beswicke swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacques.
Beswicke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beswicke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jacques has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jacques and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beswicke is looking to chop away at Jacques's legs.
Beswicke fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacques moves in looking to clinch but Beswicke pushes him off.
Jacques lands with a cross.
Jacques lands with a shot to the body.
Jacques moves in looking to clinch but Beswicke pushes him off.
Jacques 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.
Beswicke throws a front kick aimed at Jacques's knee but Jacques avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Beswicke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jacques.
Beswicke misses with a two punch combination.
Beswicke throws a head kick but Jacques moves out of range.
Beswicke throws a leg kick
and Jacques counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beswicke scores with a push kick.
Beswicke moves out of range of the body kick from Jacques.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beswicke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacques swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacques tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beswicke was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacques.
Beswicke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacques looks to score with a jab to the body but Beswicke is just out of range.
Jacques misses with a lunging right hand
and Beswicke counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beswicke throws a leg kick that misses.
Beswicke misses with an uppercut
and Jacques counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beswicke wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacques sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beswicke defending well though.
Jacques throwing shots but Beswicke is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giorgio Jacques will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacques feints and as Beswicke raises his hands in defense, Jacques changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beswicke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jacques trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beswicke seems keen to control Jacques's posture.
Beswicke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jacques has passed into side control.
Jacques wants to control but Beswicke is keeping him busy.
Jacques tries for a kimura but Beswicke is defending well.
Jacques in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Beswicke is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Jacques!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Thugs as his entrance music. Brian Maddox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stevie Walker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Walker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker moves away from the strike by Maddox.
Maddox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maddox lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Stevie Walker has been cut.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
A jab from Maddox misses.
Nice shot by Maddox.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Maddox misses with a looping left.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick from Maddox.
Maddox throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Maddox checks a low kick from Walker.
Maddox tries a low kick but Walker avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maddox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maddox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Maddox with that takedown attempt.
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Maddox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maddox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Maddox throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Maddox.
Maddox is looking to score with low kicks.
Maddox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Maddox fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Maddox.
Maddox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walker.
Maddox trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maddox trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Walker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Maddox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stevie Walker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walker with a nice cross.
Maddox throws a big shot that misses.
Maddox misses with a wild body shot.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
Brian Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Maddox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walker under the eye.
Maddox misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maddox gets slowly back to his feet.
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddox walks into a straight right hand from Walker.
Maddox misses with an uppercut.
Brian Maddox is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Maddox as he checks the leg kick.
Maddox ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Maddox.
Walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker walks into a straight right hand from Maddox.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Walker avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Maddox scores with a three punch combo!
Walker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker works over Maddox's head and body with a nice combination.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Maddox finish him?
Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker connects with a jab.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Maddox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Maddox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maddox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Maddox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Maddox misses
and Walker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maddox jabs Walker right on the nose. Walker blinks but takes it well.
Maddox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maddox throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maddox lands with an overhand left.
Walker connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses the jab.
A slow jab from Maddox misses its intended target.
Walker avoids the body shot from Maddox.
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker tried to score with a low kick but Maddox checks it.
Maddox throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox gets a double leg takedown into Walker's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stevie Walker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maddox lands a body shot.
Maddox lands with a hook. Walker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Maddox slips the punch.
Maddox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Maddox wants to land a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Maddox throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Good work by Maddox as he checks the leg kick.
Maddox throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker throws a head kick that Maddox semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maddox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maddox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Maddox misses.
Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Maddox.
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker blocks the body kick.
Maddox throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maddox is out of range.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
Maddox lunges at Walker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walker's hand.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Maddox throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Walker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maddox in his tracks.
Maddox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
A jab lands there for Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker connects with a nice looking jab.
Walker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maddox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Maddox throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maddox. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maddox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maddox throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Maddox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maddox checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Walker.
Walker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Maddox.
Maddox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Walker throws a front kick aimed at Maddox's knee but Maddox avoids it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maddox.
An elbow from Maddox crashes against the mat.
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.
Maddox is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maddox landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Stevie Walker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maddox takes one on the button.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maddox throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Maddox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maddox misses with a looping right.
Walker is looking to slow Maddox down with leg kicks.
Maddox throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Maddox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's guard.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has momentary wrist control but Maddox slips an elbow through the middle.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maddox is one step ahead there.
Walker has his hands on Maddox's head, controlling the position.
Maddox trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throwing strikes but missing.
Walker 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.
Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maddox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maddox with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Maddox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker defending well as Maddox loads up on a big left hand.
Maddox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Maddox.
Walker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Maddox tries a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Maddox missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maddox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Maddox misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maddox.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox had his way with Stevie Walker in that round.
The cut man is working on Stevie Walker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maddox throws a sloppy body shot
and Walker counters with a left to the body.
Maddox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maddox wants it to stay on the feet.
Good leg kick by Maddox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Walker coming out on top.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox.
A low kick from Maddox is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maddox shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maddox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
Maddox looks to land a body kick but Walker moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maddox blocks the body kick.
Maddox misses with a few strikes there.
Maddox loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker blocks a jab.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maddox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walker moves away from the strike by Maddox.
Maddox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maddox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walker lunges at Maddox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maddox's hand.
Stevie Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Maddox misses.
Walker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
Maddox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Maddox moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker defending well as Maddox loads up on a big left hand.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maddox finds it's way round the side to connect with Walker's head.
Walker thuds his right hand into Maddox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maddox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maddox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Maddox throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker cracks Maddox with a good jab.
Maddox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maddox staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Maddox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brian Maddox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Horrible takedown by Maddox or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker which made him look bad.
Maddox misses with a hook.
Maddox throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease.
Maddox thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maddox throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Maddox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maddox 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Maddox!
Brian Maddox retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Brian Maddox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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