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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift has chosen Mattafix - Big City Life as his entrance music. Sam Swift will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Swift!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swift slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swift counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swift throws a big shot that misses.
Swift tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swift throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Quinton Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids the head kick by Swift.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swift scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swift slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Swift counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Swift saw it coming and moves away.
Swift is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good standup being displayed there by Swift as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Swift as he connects with a hook.
Swift keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Swift dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swift.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Swift counters with a left to the body.
Swift showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Swift bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swift throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swift misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Swift misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swift lands with a right hand.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Swift is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Swift bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swift throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Swift misses the target.
Swift fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to bum rush Swift with a series of wild strikes but Swift uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swift loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Swift bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swift.
Jones looks to land a combination but Swift avoids it well.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Swift lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Swift throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swift.
Swift fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Swift bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swift lands a two punch combo.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swift uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swift lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Swift looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Swift just misses with a punch to the body.
Swift lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Quinton Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Swift counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is rocked!
Jones swings for the body but Swift moves out of range.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swift avoids the body shot from Jones.
A left lands for Swift.
Swift bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swift takes one to the chin there.
Swift misses with a head kick.
Swift connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swift.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swift ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones throws a wild hook but Swift just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Jones gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Swift raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Swift!
Sam Swift managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley Williams!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a solid body kick.
Mitchell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mitchell drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Mitchell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Ashley Williams has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Mitchell was not able to check.
A slow jab from Mitchell misses its intended target.
Williams cracks the inside of Mitchell's front leg.
Mitchell tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Dominick Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mitchell's knee momentarily.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Mitchell misses the jab.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Mitchell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Mitchell 's knee.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitchell won't want to take too many of those.
Mitchell is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mitchell is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Mitchell darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mitchell's knee momentarily.
Williams slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Williams feints and then cracks Mitchell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mitchell down.
Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitchell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Williams with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
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 Dominick Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ashley Williams'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.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Mitchell throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mitchell moves to clinch but Williams breaks away
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
Mitchell goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mitchell jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mitchell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Mitchell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitchell won't want to take too many of those.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitchell won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ashley Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchell's calf.
Mitchell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mitchell cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitchell tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body.
Mitchell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Mitchell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mitchell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mitchell has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dominick Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Mitchell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell wants to break free but Williams has control.
Mitchell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Ashley Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Mitchell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell drags the fight down to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silvizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Holcomb (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silvizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Holcomb!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holcomb lunges at Silvizzle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silvizzle's hand.
Holcomb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holcomb throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Anderson Silvizzle has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvizzle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holcomb.
Silvizzle is looking to slow Holcomb down with leg kicks.
Silvizzle clinches with his opponent.
Holcomb prevents Silvizzle from breaking the clinch.
Holcomb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silvizzle up against the cage.
Silvizzle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvizzle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silvizzle shoots in but Holcomb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holcomb misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holcomb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silvizzle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holcomb is fending him off so far but Silvizzle persists. Nope, Holcomb circles away and we're back to standing.
Holcomb lands with a nice body punch.
Silvizzle is breathing heavily.
Holcomb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holcomb moves into the clinch.
Holcomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvizzle's elbow.
Holcomb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holcomb leaning against his opponent.
Holcomb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holcomb slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvizzle's elbow.
Holcomb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silvizzle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holcomb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silvizzle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holcomb ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holcomb no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silvizzle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holcomb wants to sweep but no luck.
Silvizzle wants to stand but Holcomb is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silvizzle stands up and waves to Holcomb to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holcomb drops Silvizzle with a right and a left! Holcomb comes rushing in but Silvizzle regains his composure and manages to keep Holcomb in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holcomb is stalling in the full guard.
Silvizzle keeping full guard, as Holcomb tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harvey Holcomb wasn't active enough on the ground.
Holcomb scores with a takedown into Silvizzle's guard.
Silvizzle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holcomb passes Silvizzle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Holcomb stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvizzle pushes Holcomb off looking to stand but Holcomb dives back in and keeps control.
Holcomb is looking to advance position but Silvizzle won't allow it.
Holcomb is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Holcomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silvizzle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holcomb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Holcomb.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Holcomb. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Silvizzle is trying to pull guard but Holcomb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holcomb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holcomb can't find room to land a body shot as Silvizzle controls the action.
Holcomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silvizzle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holcomb misses with a punch to the body.
Holcomb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holcomb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holcomb taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvizzle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holcomb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silvizzle circles away quickly and effectively.
Holcomb misses with a few strikes there.
Silvizzle dodges the punch combination from Holcomb.
Holcomb loads up on a big right hand but Silvizzle slips the punch.
Silvizzle is looking to clinch but Holcomb is avoiding it.
Holcomb throws a hook but Silvizzle blocks it.
Silvizzle shoots in and drives through. Holcomb sprawls well.
Holcomb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silvizzle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holcomb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holcomb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holcomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silvizzle avoids the body shot from Holcomb.
Holcomb lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Silvizzle sprawling to the canvas. Holcomb follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Silvizzle hang on?
Silvizzle is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holcomb stalling.
Oh Silvizzle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holcomb works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holcomb is working for a guillotine from mount but Silvizzle frees his head quite easily.
Holcomb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holcomb is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Silvizzle is in real trouble.
Holcomb working for the choke.
Silvizzle seems to have got his legs back now.
Silvizzle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Holcomb gets his way!
Silvizzle turns into Holcomb and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb controlling Silvizzle's posture.
Silvizzle postures up.
Silvizzle is looking to stand up but Holcomb won't let him.
Holcomb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silvizzle manages to get himself to full guard.
Silvizzle trying to control the position.
Holcomb looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holcomb trying to control but Silvizzle is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Harvey Holcomb hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silvizzle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holcomb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson Silvizzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holcomb lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Holcomb misses.
Holcomb throws a hook but Silvizzle avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Holcomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silvizzle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silvizzle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holcomb counters with a huge left! Silvizzle is in big trouble! He's backing up but Holcomb isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Silvizzle from any more damage. A dominating finish by Holcomb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Holcomb!
Harvey Holcomb managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shea Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohmsford comes to the cage accompanied by Kick it Down. Smalls has chosen Biggie Smalls - Niggas Bleed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shea Ohmsford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osiris Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohmsford misses with an uppercut.
Ohmsford throws a series of punches but Smalls avoids them all with ease.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ohmsford as he jumps to the side.
Smalls throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ohmsford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smalls is in Ohmsford's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smalls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohmsford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohmsford looking for a guillotine here but Smalls defends easily.
Ohmsford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smalls is aware though and is defending well.
Smalls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smalls lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smalls can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smalls is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ohmsford working for a triangle but Smalls defends it easily.
Smalls content to stall in guard here.
Ohmsford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smalls defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Ohmsford keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smalls stays in close to Ohmsford's body and controls the position.
It looks like Smalls might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Osiris Smalls has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ohmsford as he jumps to the side.
Smalls drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls advances to mount.
Smalls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smalls tries to control but Ohmsford wriggling away.
Smalls putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls prevents Ohmsford from getting the reversal.
Smalls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ohmsford regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalls is trying to control the action in half guard but Ohmsford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Smalls dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smalls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smalls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ohmsford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smalls somewhat.
Smalls shoots in and drives through. Ohmsford sprawls well.
Shea Ohmsford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osiris Smalls.
Smalls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ohmsford is fending him off so far but Smalls persists. Nope, Ohmsford circles away and we're back to standing.
Ohmsford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smalls to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smalls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ohmsford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smalls has managed to get both his arms back between Ohmsford's legs - danger averted.
Smalls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Osiris Smalls hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ohmsford connects with a body shot that sends Smalls's belly button to the back.
Ohmsford leaves Smalls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smalls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ohmsford's waist but Ohmsford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smalls off to one side.
Smalls takes the fight into the clinch.
Ohmsford is pressed up against the cage. Smalls has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ohmsford down to the mat. Ohmsford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smalls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smalls sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohmsford moves into full guard.
Ohmsford keeping moving, preventing Smalls from controlling successfully.
Smalls sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Osiris Smalls.
Smalls drives through with a takedown into Ohmsford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford keeping moving, preventing Smalls from controlling successfully.
Smalls is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Osiris Smalls.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ohmsford can't escape the position.
Smalls tries to control but Ohmsford wriggling away.
Osiris Smalls has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ohmsford is trying to escape the mount.
Smalls tries to control but Ohmsford wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smalls is taking a breather. Ohmsford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smalls thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ohmsford's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalls is looking to advance position but Ohmsford won't allow it.
Smalls moves into full mount! Ohmsford won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Smalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smalls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ohmsford is fending him off so far but Smalls persists. Nope, Ohmsford circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smalls.
Smalls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ohmsford is staying active underneath Smalls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smalls working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ohmsford's thigh. Ohmsford counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smalls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smalls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ohmsford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smalls has managed to get both his arms back between Ohmsford's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ohmsford being controlled here, momentarily.
Smalls trying to control but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Osiris Smalls hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ohmsford stuffs the takedown attempt from Smalls. Smalls gets slowly back to his feet.
Shea Ohmsford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shea Ohmsford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osiris Smalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ohmsford counters with a right hand to the body.
Osiris Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smalls lands in his opponent's guard.
Smalls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smalls distracts Ohmsford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls trying to control but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.
Ohmsford has his foot on Smalls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smalls works his way back into a safe position though.
Smalls trying to control but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.
Smalls postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ohmsford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smalls, into his guard.
Ohmsford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Osiris Smalls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ohmsford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smalls is keeping the position for now.
Smalls pulls Ohmsford in close to prevent any damage.
Smalls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smalls looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ohmsford with the active half guard here but Smalls passes nicely into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ohmsford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalls is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osiris Smalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smalls winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Smalls!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Masters!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masters throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatti.
Masters throws a head kick that misses
and Gatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gatti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatti lands with a nice combination. Masters backs away looking to recover.
Gatti throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Masters avoids the head kick by Gatti.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gatti!
Gatti throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Gatti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masters's head.
Gatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Masters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gatti throws a head kick that misses.
Gatti misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Arturo Gatti has been cut.
Masters lands a head kick!
Masters is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Gatti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Masters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti avoids the head kick by Masters.
Gatti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters looks to land a right hand but Gatti moved out of range.
A punch combination from Gatti misses.
Gatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gatti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Gatti. That snapped Masters's head back.
Masters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatti manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gatti.
Gatti tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatti ducks under a wild hook from Masters.
Masters scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Masters there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gatti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masters counters with a nice kick to the body.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Gatti.
Gatti throws a head kick that misses.
Masters missing with a left hand there. Gatti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masters lands a glancing blow to the side of Gatti's head.
Arturo Gatti's cut is getting worse.
Gatti misses with a head kick.
Gatti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gatti is breathing heavily.
Masters misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatti blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gatti throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Masters cracks the inside of Gatti's front leg.
Gatti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters is looking to chop away at Gatti's legs.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Gatti.
Masters lands a nice shot that snaps Gatti's head back.
Gatti blocks a head kick by Masters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masters.
Masters lands a head kick. Gatti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gatti is rocked!
Masters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Gatti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti misses with a two punch combination.
Gatti seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti throws a series of punches but Masters avoids them all with ease.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters throws a leg kick but Gatti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masters fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gatti fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masters.
Gatti throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Gatti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masters moves away.
Masters throws a body kick that misses.
Masters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatti is able to avoid easily.
Gatti throws a series of strikes that have Masters backpedaling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters misses with a wild body shot.
Gatti just misses with a punch to the body.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gatti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Gatti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Masters's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gatti under the eye.
Gatti throws the left hand but Masters avoids the punch easily.
Gatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Masters.
A head kick by Masters misses
and Gatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Gatti is out of range.
Gatti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Gatti misses.
Arturo Gatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gatti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masters - the referee stops the clock and Gatti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masters. Gatti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Masters swinging wildly here.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatti misses with a two punch combination.
Chris Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters misses with a body kick.
Gatti dodges the punch combination from Masters.
Masters throws a nice head kick!
Gatti throws a combination. Masters tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gatti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masters.
Masters cracks Gatti with an open hand slap.
Arturo Gatti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sloppy strikes from Gatti. Those never looked like landing.
Gatti blocks a head kick by Masters.
Masters looks to land a body kick but Gatti moved away.
Masters throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masters. Gatti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Gatti does no damage.
Masters misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Masters lands but Gatti takes it in his stride.
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!
Masters looks to land a right hand but Gatti moved out of range.
Masters throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gatti.
Gatti avoids the head kick by Masters.
Gatti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters.
Masters has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gatti slips a jab from Masters.
Gatti connects with a solid leg kick.
Gatti throws a head kick that misses.
Gatti lands with a kick to the temple. Masters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gatti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Masters throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gatti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Masters throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Masters.
A thudding body kick lands there by Masters!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jeez, Arturo Gatti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gatti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatti.
Masters misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masters missing with a left hand there. Gatti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gatti misses with a head kick.
Masters lands a head kick!
Gatti misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatti misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gatti 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 Masters has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masters and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gatti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Gatti'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. And we move into the final round!
Good exchange - Gatti coming out on top.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti moves out of range easily.
Masters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gatti.
Masters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gatti.
Gatti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gatti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masters throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gatti on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Gatti tries to move into range but Masters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gatti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gatti takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Masters!
Both fighters circling a little - Masters finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gatti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masters finds it's way round the side to connect with Gatti's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masters.
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!
Gatti avoids the head kick by Masters.
Masters lands with a shot to the body.
Masters lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gatti will feel that in the morning.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Gatti is out of range.
Gatti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masters lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arturo Gatti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Masters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Langdon Dolwilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Langdon Dolwilt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Ewing!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewing with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dolwilt counters with an inside leg kick.
Ewing shoots in and drives through. Dolwilt sprawls well.
Ewing throws a jab but it's blocked by Dolwilt.
Ewing tries to sprawl but Dolwilt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ewing trying to hold on to Dolwilt's head to control him but Dolwilt postures up.
Dolwilt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ewing keeping control of the position.
Dolwilt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dolwilt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolwilt decides to stand and escape the position.
Ewing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolwilt manages to avoid it.
Ewing misses with a double jab.
Ewing lands with a nice body punch.
Dolwilt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ewing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolwilt moves away.
Dolwilt blocks a jab.
Dolwilt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ewing's calf.
Ewing takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dolwilt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ewing to the ground. Dolwilt is now in Ewing's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ewing keeping moving, preventing Dolwilt from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolwilt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ewing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolwilt controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Langdon Dolwilt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Dolwilt. No joy for Ewing on that attempt.
Langdon Dolwilt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Ewing.
Ewing tries for a takedown but Dolwilt circles away easily
and Dolwilt counters with a low kick, right behind Ewing 's knee.
Dolwilt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ewing was covering up waiting for the punch and Dolwilt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ewing wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dolwilt is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing tries to get to full guard but Dolwilt has control of the leg.
Dolwilt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ewing is trying to get back to full guard.
Ewing is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Dolwilt seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolwilt prevents Ewing from improving his position.
Dolwilt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Dolwilt.
Ewing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolwilt.
Ewing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Dolwilt.
Buck Ewing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Ewing. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ewing throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dolwilt counters with a good, hard body kick but Ewing shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dolwilt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewing misses with a takedown attempt
and Dolwilt counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Langdon Dolwilt dominated that round.
That's time! Dolwilt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ewing throws a big shot that misses.
Ewing swinging wildly here.
Ewing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ewing.
Dolwilt moves into the clinch.
Dolwilt stalls.
Dolwilt lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolwilt tries to stand but Ewing is controlling from the bottom.
Dolwilt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ewing, up you get!
Dolwilt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Dolwilt.
Dolwilt swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Ewing misses
and Dolwilt counters with a leg kick.
Ewing fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Dolwilt as Ewing shoots in.
That kick from Dolwilt tenderised Ewing's leg. Ewing is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ewing throws a hook but Dolwilt blocks it.
Ewing lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ewing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dolwilt circles away.
Ewing is breathing heavily.
Ewing swinging wildly here.
Ewing throws a jab when Dolwilt was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ewing shoots in and drives through. Dolwilt sprawls well.
Langdon Dolwilt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Ewing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dolwilt.
Ewing throws an overhand right that lands on Dolwilt's shoulder, as Dolwilt tries to avoid the shot.
Dolwilt gets a clinch.
Dolwilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ewing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolwilt was well out of range. Poor timing from Ewing.
Dolwilt delivers a nice body kick.
Dolwilt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolwilt decides to stand back up.
Dolwilt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dolwilt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ewing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolwilt manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Ewing. Those never looked like landing.
Ewing tries to keep at a distance but Dolwilt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dolwilt breaks from the clinch.
Dolwilt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dolwilt closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewing tries to pull guard but Dolwilt won't allow it.
Dolwilt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dolwilt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dolwilt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolwilt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ewing for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dolwilt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ewing is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dolwilt controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Langdon Dolwilt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ewing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dolwilt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ewing eats them both and turns towards Dolwilt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ewing throws a right and a left that Dolwilt avoids nicely.
Ewing dives in and grabs Dolwilt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dolwilt pushes down on Ewing's head and hops out.
Dolwilt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ewing looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolwilt is staying tight to Ewing's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ewing stops Dolwilt from passing to mount.
Dolwilt controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolwilt decides to stand back up. Dolwilt steps back and let's Ewing get back to his feet.
Dolwilt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ewing, pushing him back against the cage.
Dolwilt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dolwilt instigates a clinch.
Dolwilt breaks the clinch.
Ewing is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dolwilt rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Ewing misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ewing is defended easily by Dolwilt.
Buck Ewing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Langdon Dolwilt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Ewing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolwilt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ewing ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dolwilt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolwilt is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dolwilt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ewing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Langdon Dolwilt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Dolwilt.
Dolwilt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dolwilt.
Ewing throws a leg kick but Dolwilt checks it.
Ewing takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ewing gets tackled into the cage by Dolwilt. Dolwilt maintains the clinch.
Ewing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dolwilt breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Dolwilt as Ewing shoots in.
Langdon Dolwilt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dolwilt has closed the distance and engaged Ewing in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ewing's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dolwilt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolwilt moves into the clinch.
Dolwilt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dolwilt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dolwilt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ewing's guard.
Dolwilt content to stall in guard here.
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!
Dolwilt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dolwilt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Langdon Dolwilt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dolwilt 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Langdon Dolwilt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Langdon Dolwilt waved his t-shirt featuring BioPharm Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by The Mars Volta - "L'Via L'Viaquez". Muakbar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by That Punjabi Jay-Z song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
150 lbs
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159 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muakbar misses with a takedown
and Li counters with a good low kick that Muakbar was not able to check.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Li enables Muakbar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Li manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Li keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
Muakbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li is looking to stand up but Muakbar isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muakbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muakbar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar with a nice head shot there.
Muakbar landing some decent shots from guard.
Muakbar postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
Muakbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Li on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li tries to get out of the position.
Muakbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muakbar passes Li's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Muakbar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Li is staying active underneath Muakbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Muakbar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muakbar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muakbar controlling the pace.
Li gets back to full guard.
Muakbar sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muakbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muakbar passes Li's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Muakbar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Muakbar lands a nice short elbow.
Muakbar is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li tries to kick Muakbar off but Muakbar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Li avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muakbar.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muakbar on the ground.
Muakbar is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muakbar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haji Muakbar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Muakbar avoids the head kick by Li.
Muakbar misses with a takedown
and Li counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muakbar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muakbar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muakbar gets slowly back to his feet.
Muakbar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haji Muakbar.
Muakbar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a good low kick that Muakbar was not able to check.
Muakbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Muakbar with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Muakbar is breathing heavily.
Li lands with a nice body kick.
Hong Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Muakbar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.
Muakbar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Li counters with a two punch combo.
Li connects with a body shot.
Li lands a nice looking kick to the body. Muakbar takes a step back to recover.
Li pushes Muakbar away with a front kick.
Li scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Haji Muakbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li catches Muakbar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muakbar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muakbar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muakbar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a solid body kick.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li scores with a leg kick.
Muakbar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Li scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muakbar misses with a takedown attempt
and Li counters with a two punch combo.
Li scores with a nice body kick.
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muakbar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Li turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hong Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Muakbar tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
letting Li counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Li.
Muakbar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Li counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Li.
Li throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Li lands with a kick to the ribs.
Li lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Li!
Li misses the shot to the body.
Muakbar with a poor takedown
and Li counters with a body kick that stops Muakbar in his tracks momentarily.
Muakbar moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Muakbar misses with a takedown attempt
and Li counters with a low kick, right behind Muakbar 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a push kick.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li is looking to wear down Muakbar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Muakbar misses with a takedown
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li digs a good body shot into Muakbar's ribs.
Li lands with a kick to the temple. Muakbar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muakbar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Muakbar really felt that one!
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muakbar's sensitive parts.
Muakbar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Li dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Muakbar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Li.
Muakbar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Li's half guard.
Li is looking to control Muakbar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li avoid being mounted?
Muakbar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Li is pressing down on Muakbar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muakbar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muakbar trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Muakbar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muakbar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muakbar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muakbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Li.
Muakbar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haji Muakbar.
Li thuds his shin into the meat of Muakbar's side.
Li stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Li wants it to stay on the feet.
Muakbar shoots in but no luck this time.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Muakbar moves out of range easily.
Muakbar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Muakbar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Li throws a head kick that Muakbar semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a wild body kick that Muakbar sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Muakbar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muakbar somewhat.
Li throws a head kick that Muakbar semi-blocks.
Muakbar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Li's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Muakbar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Muakbar tries to advance position but instead Li slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Muakbar trying to mount his opponent but Li defends it.
Muakbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muakbar trying to mount his opponent but Li defends it.
Muakbar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haji Muakbar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muakbar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haji Muakbar!
Haji Muakbar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Turner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaiser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Turner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jason Turner has been cut.
Soze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soze was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Soze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Soze duly obliges.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner throws a hook but Soze blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Soze there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner cracks Soze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soze thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Soze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Soze is just out of range.
Soze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soze throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner scores with the left hand. Soze knows he should have avoided that one.
Soze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Soze's shoulder, as Soze tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Soze.
Jason Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner takes a swing at Soze's ribcage but misses.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soze was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Soze misses with a looping right.
Soze misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner thows a body shot but no joy.
Soze misses with a looping left.
Donk. Soze catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner looks for the body kick but Soze saw that one coming.
Turner slips a straight right by Soze.
Soze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Soze will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Soze.
Soze blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner slips under a jab.
Soze misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Soze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Soze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Soze saw that one coming.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soze was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner swings for the body but Soze moves out of range.
Turner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Soze rather than just go for the knockout.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soze lands with a right hand.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Soze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner fakes the leg kick and cracks Soze in the body.
Soze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soze is breathing heavily.
Soze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soze missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner lunges at Soze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soze's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Soze's belly button to the back.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Soze is just out of range.
Soze's corner calls for a 1-2. Soze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Soze takes one to the side of the head.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soze at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Soze.
Soze moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Soze.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Soze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner lands with a hook. Soze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soze avoids the body shot from Turner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soze takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Turner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Soze saw that one coming.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Soze sees coming a mile off.
Kaiser Soze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soze slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soze's head.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Soze might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
Turner swings for the body but Soze moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soze takes one to the side of the head.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soze.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soze.
Soze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner avoids the body shot from Soze.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soze is rocked!
Turner delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Soze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner lands a jab to Soze's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner cracks Soze with a hook to the temple - Soze is on wobbly legs here! Turner swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Soze falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Turner wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Turner!
Jason Turner gave a mention to :: Happy Pills :: Video proof of all supps! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
162 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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24
168 lbs
7 - 2 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Julio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Hansen is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Hansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Hansen connects with an inside leg kick.
Hansen misses with a double jab.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Hansen.
Hansen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hansen swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Hansen.
Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hansen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Hansen is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hansen defending well though.
Hansen is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hansen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Hansen defends it.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hansen defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hansen reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Hansen tries to pass.
Silva is trying to control the position but Hansen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is looking to sweep but instead, Hansen has passed into half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is not content to let Hansen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hansen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Hansen throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hansen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hansen stalling the fight.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hansen prevents it.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hansen avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Hansen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Hansen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hansen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hansen being controlled here momentarily.
Hansen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mac Hansen just wasn't active enough.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mac Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Silva.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hansen's guard.
Hansen wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Hansen wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Hansen has wrist control.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Hansen has wrist control.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Hansen is keeping the position.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Hansen.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hansen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hansen swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hansen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hansen misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva jumps guard but Hansen stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hansen tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hansen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva manages to pull guard.
Hansen postures up.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep here but Hansen controlling him for the moment.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hansen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
Hansen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Mac Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Mac Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Hansen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hansen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hansen finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Hansen misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Hansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hansen swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Hansen is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hansen lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Hansen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Hansen misses.
A jab from Hansen misses.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Hansen's belly button to the back.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hansen looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva rushes Hansen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Hansen.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Hansen avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Hansen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hansen tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Hansen misses with an elbow strike.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Hansen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sloppy strikes from Hansen. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Mac Hansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansen stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Hansen finish him?
Whack! Hansen lands a heavy head kick that drops Silva. The ref tackles Hansen to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Silva was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mac Hansen!
Mac Hansen is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Mac Hansen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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