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MFC 52- Hardened PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between that Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tokyo Police Club - Cheer It On . The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammersmith's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - It's Amazing. 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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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, that Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Hammersmith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammersmith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Hammersmith shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammersmith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guy throws a series of punches but Hammersmith moves out of range.
Guy dodges the punch combination from Hammersmith.
Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammersmith manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hammersmith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy moves out of range of the body kick from Hammersmith.
Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammersmith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guy lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Hammersmith misses.
Hammersmith misses with a head kick.
Guy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hammersmith thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
Hammersmith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guy defends it nicely.
that Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Hammersmith.
No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammersmith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guy momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammersmith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammersmith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Vaughn Hammersmith has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammersmith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guy on his heels. He'll look to pass Guy's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammersmith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Hammersmith trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammersmith looking to pass the guard.
Hammersmith stops Guy from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith looking to sit in guard and control but Guy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guy wants to stand but Hammersmith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Hammersmith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guy manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammersmith passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammersmith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammersmith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Hammersmith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Hammersmith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammersmith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
that Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammersmith. Hammersmith gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammersmith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughn Hammersmith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy drops his hands momentarily and Hammersmith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammersmith misses with a wild body shot.
Hammersmith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammersmith throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Guy swinging wildly here.
Guy connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith misses with a few strikes there.
Hammersmith moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Hammersmith misses
and Guy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammersmith circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammersmith just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammersmith shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammersmith tries to bum rush Guy with a series of wild strikes but Guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guy cracks Hammersmith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammersmith walks into a left hand.
Hammersmith throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Hammersmith misses the shot to the body.
Hammersmith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammersmith looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Guy scores with a one two! Hammersmith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hammersmith is rocked!
Hammersmith is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Hammersmith. Those never looked like landing.
Hammersmith is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Guy looks to land a combination but Hammersmith avoids it well.
Hammersmith seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith misses with a combination
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Hammersmith.
Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammersmith is just out of range.
Hammersmith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guy counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Hammersmith. Those never looked like landing.
Hammersmith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
that Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Hammersmith.
Hammersmith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Hammersmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith tries to bum rush Guy with a series of wild strikes but Guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammersmith misses with a double jab
and Guy counters with a two punch combo.
Hammersmith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Guy looks to land a combination but Hammersmith avoids it well.
Hammersmith lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
that Guy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Hammersmith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammersmith misses with a two punch combination.
Guy is looking to wear down Hammersmith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hammersmith misses with a wild combination.
Guy misses with a looping right.
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammersmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammersmith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith throws a head kick that misses.
Hammersmith throws a body kick that misses.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Hammersmith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guy connects with a single shot there.
Hammersmith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guy throws a combination that misses
and Hammersmith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guy thinking.
Hammersmith misses with a wild combination.
Hammersmith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hammersmith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hammersmith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy looks to move to half guard but instead Hammersmith has passed into mount! Damn!
Guy is trying to stand but he's just given Hammersmith his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is keeping busy.
Hammersmith is cranking Guy's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Guy! He's tightened the choke and Guy is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vaughn Hammersmith!
Vaughn Hammersmith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hadley Jagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. When The Wild Wind Blows kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Raylan Givens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hadley Jagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Givens!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Givens, as that shot connected.
Jagger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raylan Givens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Givens lands a head kick!
Jagger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Givens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Jagger.
Jagger tried to score with a low kick but Givens checks it.
Givens throws a body kick the misses
and Jagger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Givens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jagger.
Jagger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jagger misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Givens is trying to defend but Jagger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jagger is working for a submission of some sort.
Jagger trying to control the action but Givens is working from the bottom.
Jagger is trying to work for a kimura but Givens is defending well.
Givens wants to improve his position but Jagger is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jagger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jagger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Givens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Givens tries to get to full guard but Jagger has control of the leg.
Givens trying to hold on to Jagger's head to control him but Jagger postures up.
Givens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagger is trying to work for a kimura but Givens is defending well.
Givens trying to hold on to Jagger's head to control him but Jagger postures up.
Givens is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Givens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jagger.
Givens trying to control here.
Jagger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Givens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jagger.
Jagger stopping the sweep attempt from Givens.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jagger tries to free his leg and advance position but Givens is retaining full guard.
Jagger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Givens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jagger has Givens in his guard.
Jagger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadley Jagger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jagger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Givens lands a leg kick that knocks Jagger off balance momentarily.
Givens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Givens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jagger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Givens looks to score with a jab to the body but Jagger is just out of range.
Givens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jagger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Givens sprawls well initially but Jagger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jagger wants to pass the guard but Givens is defending well.
Givens pushes Jagger off looking to stand but Jagger dives back in and keeps control.
Givens is looking for a sweep. Jagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagger is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Givens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Givens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jagger is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagger wants to control but Givens postures up.
Jagger is looking for a sweep.
Givens trying to control the position but Jagger is working away.
Jagger looks to move to half guard but instead Givens has passed into mount! Damn!
Jagger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hadley Jagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens is controlling the pace.
Jagger trying to control from the bottom.
Jagger tries to get to full guard but Givens has control of the leg.
Jagger wants to get back to full guard but Givens has mounted him!
Jagger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jagger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Givens uses his free foot to push down on Jagger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jagger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jagger wants to control the action here but instead Givens manages to pass to full mount!
Givens landing shots from mount.
Jagger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Givens tries to control but Jagger wriggling away.
Jagger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jagger wants to improve his position but Givens is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagger is working hard here to advance position.
Jagger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jagger taking some punishment here, with Givens in his half guard.
Givens is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jagger trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jagger tries to roll over but Givens keeps him under control.
Givens passes to full mount!
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 Hadley Jagger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jagger is looking to slow Givens down with leg kicks.
Givens throws a leg kick but Jagger moved away.
Jagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Givens was well out of range. Poor timing from Jagger.
Jagger has a takedown stuffed.
Givens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jagger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Givens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Givens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jagger fails with a takedown attempt.
Givens avoids the body shot from Jagger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jagger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jagger blocks a leg kick.
Givens takes one to the side of the head.
Jagger takes a swing at Givens's ribcage but misses.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jagger.
Givens throws a body punch but Jagger moves out of range.
Jagger scores with a kick to the body.
Givens throws a hook but Jagger avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jagger manages to avoid it.
Jagger throws a right hand that Givens ducks under and follows up with a left that Givens also avoids with ease.
Jagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Givens.
Givens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Givens scores with a shot to the body.
Hadley Jagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jagger misses with a head kick.
Givens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jagger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jagger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raylan Givens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens misses with a low kick.
Jagger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Jagger misses.
Jagger swinging wildly here.
Givens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jagger counters with a two punch combo.
Givens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jagger moves away.
Hadley Jagger is winning the standup battle so far.
Givens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jagger.
Jagger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jagger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Givens. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Givens misses with a looping left.
Givens feints and then cracks Jagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jagger down.
Jagger looks to land a left hand but Givens moved out of range nicely.
Hadley Jagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Jagger misses.
Givens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jagger manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jagger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Givens.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Givens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Jagger both land. Nice combination.
Givens is looking to slow Jagger down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hadley Jagger.
Well Jagger 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hadley Jagger!
Hadley Jagger took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Popeye’s Spinach - 159/158 Proof supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Esposito (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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175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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26
182 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice throws a half hearted mid kick.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Justice's body. Justice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Esposito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esposito cracks the inside of Justice's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Justice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esposito gets a clinch.
A short right from Esposito.
Justice can't break the clinch.
Esposito lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Esposito has Justice pushed against the cage.
Justice takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Sean Justice has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
Esposito is working Justice over against the cage.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito stalling in the clinch.
Esposito lands an elbow inside that Justice shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Esposito stalling.
A short left from Esposito.
Justice takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esposito obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Esposito stalling in the clinch.
Esposito presses Justice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esposito connects with a knee to the head.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Esposito.
Esposito cracks Justice with a nice body shot.
Esposito lands a damaging elbow.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Esposito.
Justice is rocked!
A short right from Esposito.
Oh Justice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Esposito unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Justice! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Esposito is unloading with more strikes now! Justice drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Esposito!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by City and Colour - Comin' Home. Rand has chosen The Last Dragon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dallas Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Rand!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rand forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Rand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green lands a right hand.
Rand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Rand on the inside.
Rand stalling in the clinch but Green improves position.
Green tries a body shot but Rand blocks it.
Rand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Rand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Rand prevents a body shot from Green.
Rand throws an elbow that misses.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Rand fails to land.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Green makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rand misses with a punch on the inside.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Green scores with a shot to the side of Rand's head.
Rand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rand.
Rand blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Green - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Green misses with some punches.
Rand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green gets through Rand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rand fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Green misses with a body punch.
Rand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
Rand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green works on Rand's body with a couple of short punches.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Rand takes a shot to the head.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rand or not.
Rand looks gassed!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green misses with a body punch.
A short right from Green on the inside.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green digs a right hand into Rand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rand's gas tank.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Rand controls the action.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rands head.
A short body shot lands from Green as the two fighters clinch.
Green lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rands head.
Rand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Rand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
A short right from Green on the inside.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Green tries a body shot but Rand blocks it.
Green digs a right hand underneath Rand's ribcage. Rand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green lands with a left to the head.
Rand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
Green is working Rand over against the cage.
Green pushes Rand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green lands a shot to the body.
Green tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rand's elbow.
Green lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Green makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Rand is rocked!
A hook to the body from Green.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Nice body punch from Green.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rand loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Rand misses with a straight right.
Rand rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Rand misses with some punches.
Green scores with a shoulder strike.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green lands an uppercut.
Rand is breathing heavily.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Rand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rand.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Rand.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Rand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Green tries a body shot but Rand blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Green.
A short right from Rand on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green tries a body shot but Rand blocks it.
Green tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Rand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
Rand misses with a punch on the inside.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Green digs a right hand into Rand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rand's gas tank.
Green lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rand.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Rand controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
Nice body punch from Green - that landed with a thud.
Green lands a body shot.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Green tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
Green gets through Rand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Green.
Green scores with a hook to the body.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rand can do to turn this around?
Green is leaning against Rand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rand's elbow.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dallas Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Green.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Green.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Rand controls the action.
Green lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rand's elbow.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Green.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Green.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Green misses with a body punch.
A short right from Green on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Green.
Rand prevents a body shot from Green.
A hook to the body from Green.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rand's elbow.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rand fails to land.
Green lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Green dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Green thows a body kick. Rand tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rand circles away quickly and effectively.
Rand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Rand.
Green misses with a leg kick.
Rand blocks a low kick nicely.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green jabs Rand right on the nose. Rand blinks but takes it well.
Rand takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Green 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 Rand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good exchange - Rand coming out on top.
Green throws a leg kick but Rand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rand drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
Green lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Green.
A short uppercut from Green.
Green tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rand lands with a short shot to the head.
Green makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rand.
Green lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green digs a right hand underneath Rand's ribcage. Rand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rand blocks a body shot from Green.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Green tries a body shot but Rand blocks it.
Green scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Green as the two fighters clinch.
Green tries a body shot but Rand blocks it.
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Green.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Green tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green tries a body shot but Rand blocks it.
Green tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Rand controls the action.
Rand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Rand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Rand tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Rand back against the cage.
A short right from Green.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rands head.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Rand.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Green throws a big uppercut that drops Rand! More strikes from Green and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rand lies dazed against the cage as Green celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Green!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Binzo comes to the cage accompanied by Hair of the Dog by Nazareth. Bowman has chosen Dark Tranquillity - Misery's Crown as his entrance music. 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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211 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Binzo Binzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Bowman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowman throws a series of punches but Binzo moves out of range.
Good work by Binzo as he checks the leg kick.
Bowman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowman closes the distance and pushes Binzo back into the cage.
Bowman trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Binzo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bowman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowman struggles to land a body shot inside as Binzo controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Binzo obliges.
Bowman looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Binzo lands a good knee to the midsection. Bowman won't want to take too many of those.
Binzo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Binzo can't find room to land a body shot as Bowman controls the action.
Binzo blocks a body shot from Bowman.
A head punch on the inside from Bowman fails to land.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Binzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bowman is defending well for now.
Bowman lands with a light punch inside.
Binzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Binzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bowman after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binzo.
Binzo dodges an elbow strike from Bowman.
Binzo missing with knees to the body.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bowman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bowman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Binzo lands a right hand.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Binzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowman moves away.
Binzo takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses.
Binzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Pete Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Bowman.
Bowman lands with a nice body punch.
Bowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Binzo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses.
Pete Bowman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowman throws a leg kick which misses Binzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Binzo tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binzo misses with a body shot
and Binzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowman swings for the body but Binzo moves out of range.
Bowman is looking to land body kicks.
Bowman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Binzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Binzo checks it well.
Bowman looks to throw the jab but Binzo is out of range.
Bowman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Binzo.
Binzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Bowman.
Binzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bowman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowman.
Nice uppercut there from Binzo.
Bowman cracks the inside of Binzo's front leg.
Binzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Binzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowman.
Binzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowman swings for the body but Binzo moves out of range.
Bowman swings for the body but Binzo moves out of range.
Binzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowman doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowman cracks Binzo with a good jab.
Binzo avoids a kick to the body.
Binzo misses with a body kick.
Binzo checks a low kick from Bowman.
Binzo is looking to wear down Bowman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Binzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bowman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Bowman finds it's way through Binzo's defenses.
Bowman misses with a hook.
Binzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowman's waist but Bowman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Binzo off to one side.
Binzo loads up on a big right hand but Bowman slips the punch.
Binzo jabs at Bowman's body.
A leg kick checked by Binzo.
Binzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Binzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bowman.
Bowman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Bowman.
Binzo scores with a jab to the head.
Bowman misses with a straight right.
Bowman misses with a wild body shot.
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 Binzo Binzo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bowman clinches.
Bowman manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Binzo.
Binzo misses with a body shot.
Binzo connects with the punch.
Bowman scores with a decent looking hook.
Bowman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bowman, right into the meat.
Bowman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowman lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bowman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Binzo's sensitive parts.
Binzo lands a jab to the nose.
Bowman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Binzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bowman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binzo.
Pete Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowman lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Binzo. Binzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bowman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Binzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Binzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowman was well out of range. Poor timing from Binzo.
Binzo throws a lazy right hand but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Binzo misses with a hook
and Bowman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Binzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Binzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Binzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowman thows a body shot but no joy.
Bowman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowman swings widly with a right hand
and Binzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Binzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowman was well out of range. Poor timing from Binzo.
Bowman jabs at Binzo's body.
Binzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowman sprawls well. He's pushed Binzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Binzo takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses.
Binzo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bowman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bowman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Binzo, pushing him back against the cage.
Binzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Binzo looking for a takedown.
Bowman misses with an elbow over the top.
Binzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bowman lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Binzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bowman after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binzo Binzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Binzo managing to block the knees to the body from Bowman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Binzo as Bowman tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman throws an elbow but it misses.
Binzo tries a body shot but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman lands a shot to the body.
Bowman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Binzo or not.
Bowman lands with a right to the head.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bowman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Binzo's defenses.
Binzo avoiding damage as Bowman throws knees to the body.
Bowman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Binzo or not.
Bowman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bowman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bowman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowman throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binzo wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Bowman.
Bowman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bowman.
Binzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bowman.
Bowman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Bowman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bowman clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bowman.
A nice left hand lands by Bowman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Bowman.
Bowman scores with a shoulder strike.
Bowman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Bowman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bowman cracks Binzo with a good jab.
Bowman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Binzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowman.
Binzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowman moves out of range as Binzo strikes.
Bowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Binzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A cross from Bowman lands.
Jab, jab by Bowman - just one landing.
Binzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowman throws out the jab.
Bowman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Binzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowman.
Bowman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman moves out of range of the leg kick from Binzo.
Bowman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Binzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowman sprawls well. Bowman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Binzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bowman.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowman as he connects with a hook.
Bowman lands with a kick to the temple. Binzo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Binzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowman.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowman as he connects with a hook.
Bowman sizes up Binzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Binzo
and Bowman counters with a good low kick that Binzo was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Bowman slams his shin into Binzo's torso.
Bowman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bowman coming out on top.
Bowman misses with the combination.
Bowman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Binzo. That did some damage!
Bowman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bowman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Binzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowman feints and then cracks Binzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Binzo down.
Bowman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bowman lands a slapping body shot.
Binzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bowman.
Bowman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bowman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bowman misses with a body shot.
Bowman scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bowman.
Bowman looks for the body kick but Binzo saw that one coming.
Binzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Bowman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bowman duly obliges.
Bowman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Bowman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bowman moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Binzo. Bowman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowman lands a head shot.
Bowman wants to clinch up but Binzo keeps it at a distance.
Binzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Bowman.
Bowman lands a lovely overhand right.
Binzo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bowman takes a swing at Binzo's ribcage but misses.
Bowman tries to clinch there but Binzo circles away.
Bowman throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Binzo.
A bone on bone clash there as Binzo blocks the leg kick.
Bowman misses with a shot to the body
and Binzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Binzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Bowman misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Binzo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowman connects with a solid leg kick.
Bowman lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowman clinches up against the cage.
Bowman cracks Binzo with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bowman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Bowman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wagner throws a hook but Grayson blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Grayson's front leg but catches the back leg as Grayson tries to avoid it.
Grayson loads up on a big right hand but Wagner slips the punch.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner throws a chopping leg kick but Grayson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wagner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wagner thows a body shot but no joy.
Grayson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wagner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grayson checks it well.
Grayson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grayson throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Grayson misses.
Grayson throws a head kick but Wagner moves out of range.
Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Grayson misses with a hook
and Grayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner lands with a kick to the temple. Grayson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
Wagner moves out of range as Grayson strikes.
Wagner wants to slow Grayson down by chopping away at his legs.
Grayson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grayson misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayson scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Grayson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson tests Wagner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grayson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wagner misses with a takedown
and Grayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wagner lands a nice hook to Grayson's body. Grayson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Grayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grayson checks a leg kick.
Wagner scores with a nice strike.
Grayson misses with a body kick.
Grayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Grayson looks to land a combination. Wagner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grayson eats them both and turns towards Wagner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Wagner throws a low kick but Grayson avoids it.
Grayson digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Grayson. That snapped Wagner's head back.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Wagner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grayson jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Wagner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grayson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wagner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Decent striking displayed by Grayson there.
Grayson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagner. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet.
Grayson looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range.
Grayson avoids the body shot from Wagner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner.
Wagner throws a front kick aimed at Grayson's knee but Grayson avoids it well.
Grayson throws a nice looking combination but Wagner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagner throws a shot to the body.
Grayson takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Wagner scores with a nice body kick.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Grayson scores with a hook.
Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grayson.
Grayson connects with a body shot that sends Wagner's belly button to the back.
Grayson scores with a hook to the body. Wagner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Kurt Wagner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Grayson throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Grayson avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wagner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner looks for the body kick but Grayson saw that one coming.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Wagner misses with a double jab.
Grayson connects with a high kick.
Grayson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wagner. That did some damage!
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grayson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Wagner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wagner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grayson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grayson digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Wagner thows a body shot but no joy.
Grayson throws a front kick aimed at Wagner's knee but Wagner avoids it well.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayson moves away.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Wagner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grayson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Grayson blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Grayson lands.
Jab, jab by Grayson - just one landing.
Wagner throws a leg kick
letting Grayson counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner checks a low kick from Grayson.
Wagner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Grayson's shoulder, as Grayson tries to avoid the shot.
Grayson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grayson throws out a powerful jab.
Grayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Grayson misses.
Grayson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagner throws a one two combo.
Grayson misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
Marcus Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Wagner misses.
Grayson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grayson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Grayson. No joy for Wagner on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagner as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grayson, as that shot connected.
Grayson misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Wagner is predictable there
and Grayson counters with a good low kick that Wagner was not able to check.
An inside leg kick from Wagner misses.
A big left from Grayson misses.
Wagner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson cracks Wagner with an open hand slap.
Grayson tries for a takedown but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grayson lands a slapping body shot.
Wagner lands with a shot to the body.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner moves out of range as Grayson strikes.
Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grayson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wagners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wagner throws a low kick, looking for Grayson's leg but Grayson calmly moves out of range.
Grayson lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner lands a jab to Grayson's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grayson walks into a straight right hand from Wagner.
Grayson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Grayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Grayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grayson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagner in his tracks.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grayson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wagner throws a body punch but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grayson throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Grayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grayson lands with a cross.
Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Grayson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Grayson scores with a hook to the body. Wagner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Wagner misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Grayson throws a low kick, looking for Wagner's leg but Wagner calmly moves out of range.
Wagner throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grayson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grayson misses with a wild body shot.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Grayson lands a slapping body shot.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Grayson.
Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Wagner throws a body punch but Grayson moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Grayson.
Grayson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wagner looks to land a left hand but Grayson moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grayson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayson.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grayson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Grayson misses.
Grayson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wagner's head.
Wagner is looking to wear down Grayson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grayson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wagner 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 Grayson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grayson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grayson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wagner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grayson to score with a decent uppercut.
Grayson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagner.
Nice straight punches there by Grayson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grayson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wagner takes a swing at Grayson's ribcage but misses.
Grayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Wagner.
Grayson scores with a shot to the body.
Grayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wagner throws a leg kick that misses.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Grayson lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner's head back.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Grayson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grayson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson stuns Wagner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Grayson tenderised Wagner's leg. Wagner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Grayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Grayson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grayson checks a low kick from Wagner.
Grayson throws a right hand that Wagner ducks under and follows up with a left that Wagner also avoids with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wagner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grayson takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner throws a front kick aimed at Grayson's knee but Grayson avoids it well.
Grayson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grayson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wagner 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 Grayson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grayson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Grayson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grayson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Grayson!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Schulte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Sommers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Schulte!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sommers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sommers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schulte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Brian Schulte has been cut.
Schulte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schulte cracks Sommers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sommers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schulte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schulte blocks a low kick nicely.
Sommers tests Schulte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schulte tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Sommers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sommers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sommers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sommers avoids the body shot from Schulte.
Sommers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schulte circles away.
Sommers throws an overhand right that lands on Schulte's shoulder, as Schulte tries to avoid the shot.
Schulte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sommers.
Schulte misses with a body shot.
Schulte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sommers at a distance.
Sommers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schulte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Sommers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sommers throws a sloppy head kick
and Schulte counters with a series of strikes. Sommers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schulte looks to score with a jab to the body but Sommers is just out of range.
Schulte lands with a kick to the temple. Sommers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sommers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sommers showed some decent athleticism there.
Sommers throwing shots but Schulte is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulte moves into full guard.
Schulte throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulte is controlling Sommers's posture.
Sommers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schulte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schulte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sommers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sommers.
Sommers is fighting to break Schulte's control of his arms but Schulte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sommers wants to control from the top but Schulte keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schulte. Sommers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schulte moves into the clinch successfully.
Schulte misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulte.
Schulte has a couple of punches blocked by Sommers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulte managing to block the knees to the body from Sommers.
Schulte pushes Sommers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schulte has a couple of punches blocked by Sommers.
Sommers tries to score a body lock takedown but Schulte shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schulte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sommers looking to throw knees to the head but Schulte is blocking nicely.
Schulte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sommers looking to stall.
Schulte has Sommers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sommers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sommers has Schulte pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sommers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schulte tumbling to the mat - Sommers dives into Schulte's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sommers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schulte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sommers's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Schulte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Schulte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schulte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sommers.
Schulte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sommers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sommers closes the distance and clinches.
Schulte has Sommers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schulte pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sommers tumbling to the mat - Schulte dives into Sommers's guard.
Sommers looking for a sweep. Not yet Sommers, not yet.
Schulte working some strikes from top position.
Sommers trying to control the position.
Schulte trying to control but Sommers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers keeping full guard, as Schulte tries to pass.
Sommers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schulte.
Sommers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schulte regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sommers.
Sommers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schulte trying to control the position.
Sommers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulte is trying to control the position but Sommers postures up.
Sommers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schulte looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schulte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sommers is in close to Schulte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sommers stopping the sweep attempt from Schulte.
Schulte looking to control.
Schulte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommers wants to control from the top but Schulte keeps moving.
Sommers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sommers wants to control from the top but Schulte keeps moving.
Sommers postures up in Schulte's guard and throws a big left but Schulte blocks it.
Sommers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schulte's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sommers connects with a nice short shot to Schulte's temple.
Sommers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schulte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sommers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sommers's back!
Sommers wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schulte 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!
Schulte raining down shots from the mount!
Sommers is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schulte landing strikes from the mount.
Schulte avoids the attempt from Sommers to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Schulte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brian Schulte's cut.
That's time! Sommers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Sommers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schulte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schulte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sommers misses with a body shot.
Schulte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schulte wants it to stay on the feet.
Sommers throws a chopping leg kick but Schulte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schulte closes the distance and clinches.
Schulte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schulte.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schulte.
Schulte lands a left hand.
Sommers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schulte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sommers prevents a body shot from Schulte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulte is working Sommers over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sommers tries a body shot but Schulte blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sommers.
Schulte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sommers tries to work over Schulte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Sommers.
Sommers looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Schulte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schulte lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Schulte lands a hook that snaps the head of Sommers backwards.
Schulte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schulte.
Schulte is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sommers can't fight it off and eventually Schulte manages to take the fight to the floor. Sommers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schulte trying to control but Sommers is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulte tries to free his leg and advance position but Sommers is retaining full guard.
Vic Sommers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schulte forces his way into half guard.
Schulte is looking to take a break and control but Sommers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sommers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schulte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommers is staying active underneath Schulte, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schulte looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schulte is looking to take a break and control but Sommers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Schulte was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A big left from Schulte misses.
Schulte thuds a left hand into Sommers's body.
Sommers lands a right hook to the body.
Sommers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vic Sommers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sommers misses with a low kick as Schulte jumps back.
Schulte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sommers rather than just go for the knockout.
Schulte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sommers scores with a jab.
Schulte looks to score with a jab to the body but Sommers is just out of range.
Schulte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Schulte ducks under a wild hook from Sommers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sommers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sommers tries to land a body kick
and Schulte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sommers's knee momentarily.
Sommers scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Schulte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schulte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Schulte!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Upton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Upton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shutterbug. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Barreda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Upton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Upton throws a looping overhand right but Barreda ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Barreda. Those never looked like landing.
Barreda fails to land with a series of punches.
Barreda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Upton swinging wildly here.
Barreda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barreda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Upton scores with a decent looking hook.
Upton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barreda tests Upton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Upton.
Upton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Upton feints and then cracks Barreda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barreda down.
Barreda misses with a double jab.
Barreda takes a swing at Upton's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Upton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Upton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Upton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upton punching from mount but Barreda doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barreda blocking the ground and pound.
Upton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barreda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Upton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Upton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Upton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Upton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barreda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Upton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Upton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Upton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Upton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barreda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Upton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barreda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Upton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barreda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Upton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Upton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barreda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barreda is trying to control Upton's posture but Upton avoids it.
Upton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barreda!
Upton goes for an armbar but Barreda turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barreda.
Barreda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Upton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barreda has managed to get both his arms back between Upton's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barreda content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Upton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barreda misses with a series of wild punches.
Upton misses with a kick to the body.
Upton throws the left hand but Barreda avoids the punch easily.
Barreda ducks under a wild hook from Upton.
Upton throws a sloppy head kick and Barreda moves out of range easily.
Upton clobbers Barreda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barreda stuffs the takedown.
Upton avoids the body shot from Barreda.
Luke Upton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barreda looks to score with a jab to the body but Upton is just out of range.
Upton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Barreda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barreda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barreda lands a left and a right that send Upton crashing to the mat, dazed. Barreda thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Upton is rocked!
It looks like Luke Upton has been cut.
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!
Barreda circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Upton tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Barreda wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Barreda!
Jesus Barreda took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'd like to thank God.....and to my mom at home, I love you mom.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Downtown Swinga 96 by MOP. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregg Valentine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takashi Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Katsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katsumoto. That did some damage!
Katsumoto drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
Katsumoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katsumoto can't break the clinch.
Valentine just leaning against Katsumoto, taking a breather.
Katsumoto looking to slow down the pace here.
Katsumoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valentine.
Valentine has Katsumoto pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto tries to circle away but Valentine has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Katsumoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katsumoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Gregg Valentine has been cut.
Katsumoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Katsumoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsumoto.
Katsumoto avoiding damage.
Katsumoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valentine takes an elbow to the temple.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsumoto.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine has Katsumoto pressed against the cage, preventing Katsumoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Katsumoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katsumoto is trying to break the clinch but Valentine is controlling him.
Katsumoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch but Katsumoto keeps him there for the moment.
Valentine looking to slow down the pace here.
Katsumoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Katsumoto is trying to force a seperation but Valentine has the dominant position.
Katsumoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Katsumoto misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsumoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Katsumoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valentine.
Katsumoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Katsumoto avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto tries to circle away but Valentine has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Katsumoto.
Gregg Valentine's cut is getting worse.
Katsumoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valentine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Valentine managing to block the knees to the body from Katsumoto.
With the fighters up against the cage, Katsumoto throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katsumoto lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Katsumoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katsumoto lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsumoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Katsumoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Katsumoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katsumoto misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valentine.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine looking to stall.
Valentine blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katsumoto as Valentine tries to tie him up.
Valentine avoiding damage as Katsumoto throws knees to the body.
Katsumoto stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Katsumoto throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katsumoto is trying to force a seperation but Valentine has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Katsumoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Katsumoto throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Katsumoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregg Valentine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Katsumoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Katsumoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Katsumoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsumoto is just out of range.
Katsumoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Katsumoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Katsumoto throws a combination that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Katsumoto's knee momentarily.
Katsumoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsumoto.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Katsumoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gregg Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsumoto throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
Valentine misses with a leg kick
and Katsumoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Valentine really felt that one!
Katsumoto thumps Valentine with a low kick.
Katsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katsumoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Katsumoto - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Katsumoto. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine throws the left hand but Katsumoto avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Katsumoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katsumoto delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine sizes up Katsumoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Katsumoto scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Katsumoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valentine throws a body punch but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Valentine throws a front kick aimed at Katsumoto's knee but Katsumoto avoids it well.
Katsumoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Katsumoto looks to land a combination but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Katsumoto.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Katsumoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Valentine lands a head shot.
Valentine throws out a leg kick but Katsumoto moves out of range and Valentine only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Katsumoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to work over Katsumoto's front leg with a kick but Katsumoto checks it.
Katsumoto dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
Katsumoto throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Katsumoto misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine checks a low kick from Katsumoto.
Valentine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Katsumoto on the side of the head.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Katsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Katsumoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valentine's sensitive parts.
Katsumoto dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
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!
Katsumoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Katsumoto slips the punch.
Valentine jabs Katsumoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto connects with a high kick.
Gregg Valentine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katsumoto.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katsumoto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Katsumoto. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Katsumoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregg Valentine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Katsumoto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Valentine will feel that in the morning.
Jab, jab by Valentine - just one landing.
Katsumoto throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Katsumoto misses with a hook.
Katsumoto pushes Valentine away with a front kick.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Katsumoto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valentine.
Valentine swings for the body but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Katsumoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katsumoto lands a head kick!
Valentine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Katsumoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valentine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Valentine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Katsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsumoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentine is out of range and Katsumoto settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Katsumoto misses.
Katsumoto slips under a jab from Valentine.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Katsumoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentine slips a straight right by Katsumoto.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katsumoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentine. That snapped Katsumoto's head back.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Katsumoto wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Valentine connects with a single shot there.
Katsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsumoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Valentine lands a leg kick that knocks Katsumoto off balance momentarily.
Katsumoto missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katsumoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valentine counters with a left and a right that stings Katsumoto.
Some bone on bone action there as Katsumoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Katsumoto's head.
Valentine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Katsumoto cracks Valentine with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katsumoto.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsumoto moves away.
Katsumoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Valentine throws a solid leg kick but Katsumoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentine.
Valentine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Katsumoto throws a shot to the body.
Valentine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Katsumoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto throws a solid leg kick but Valentine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Katsumoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsumoto.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Katsumoto is out of range.
Katsumoto connects with a leg kick. Valentine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine throws a front kick aimed at Katsumoto's knee but Katsumoto avoids it well.
Valentine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Katsumoto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katsumoto is out of range and Valentine settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katsumoto throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine is looking to slow Katsumoto down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Takashi Katsumoto just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Gregg Valentine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid body kick from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto misses with a kick to the body.
Katsumoto throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Katsumoto counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katsumoto misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katsumoto works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Takashi Katsumoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katsumoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valentine throws a hook but Katsumoto avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto misses with a hook.
Valentine throws a head kick but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Katsumoto throws a body kick that misses.
Katsumoto misses with a straight left.
Valentine misses with a leg kick
and Katsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Valentine misses.
Katsumoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valentine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katsumoto.
Valentine throws a solid leg kick but Katsumoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentine.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Katsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine tries to land a front kick but Katsumoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valentine looks to throw the jab but Katsumoto is out of range.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katsumoto.
A good leg kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsumoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katsumoto.
Katsumoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Katsumoto scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsumoto manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Katsumoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Katsumoto checks a leg kick.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Katsumoto is looking to clinch.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto throws a shot to the body.
Katsumoto misses with a straight left.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Katsumoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Katsumoto saw that one coming.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Katsumoto moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katsumoto.
Katsumoto cracks the inside of Valentine's front leg.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Katsumoto.
Valentine wants to land a leg kick but Katsumoto is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsumoto takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
Katsumoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Katsumoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Katsumoto dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gregg Valentine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Katsumoto.
Valentine throws a low kick but Katsumoto avoids it.
Katsumoto misses the jab.
Katsumoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katsumoto throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Katsumoto motions for Valentine to come forward. Katsumoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Katsumoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valentine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katsumoto counters with a good, hard body kick but Valentine shrugs it off.
Katsumoto misses with a kick to the body.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsumoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Katsumoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Katsumoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valentine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Katsumoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentine.
Valentine connects with a jab.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Katsumoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto is looking to clinch.
Valentine throws a leg kick which misses Katsumoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Katsumoto tries to avoid it.
Katsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Katsumoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Katsumoto.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katsumoto. That did some damage!
Gregg Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katsumoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katsumoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Katsumoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Valentine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valentine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Katsumoto moved away.
Katsumoto tries to clinch there but Valentine circles away.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there
and Katsumoto counters with a nice body kick.
Valentine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Katsumoto - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Katsumoto. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Katsumoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsumoto cracks the inside of Valentine's front leg.
Katsumoto misses with a head kick.
Katsumoto blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a jab to the body
enabling Katsumoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Katsumoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Katsumoto checks it well.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Katsumoto's head but Katsumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Katsumoto moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Katsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Takashi Katsumoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsumoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Katsumoto is looking to land body kicks.
Katsumoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takashi Katsumoto.
Well Katsumoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Katsumoto! Takashi Katsumoto retains his welterweight title!
Takashi Katsumoto tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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