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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters comes to the cage accompanied by Hip Hop. Ben Foster looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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196 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Foster!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Waters.
Waters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ben Foster has been cut.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Waters cracks the inside of Foster's front leg.
Foster looks gassed!
Foster throws a head kick but Waters moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Waters, as that shot connected.
Foster is rocked!
Waters finds Foster's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Foster flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Waters lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Foster will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Waters!
An out of breath Derek Waters thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Saurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem - No Love. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Saurus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Hanson blocks the leg kick.
Saurus shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanson sprawls well. He's pushed Saurus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hanson misses with a looping left.
A jab from Saurus misses.
Hanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saurus misses with a double jab.
Saurus tries to clinch there but Hanson circles away.
Saurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saurus is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saurus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurus throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hanson. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson throws a shot from downtown. Saurus moves away and avoids it.
Saurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Hanson lands.
Hanson missing with a left hand there. Saurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saurus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saurus throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saurus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurus throws a hook but Hanson blocks it.
Saurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saurus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good work by Saurus as he checks the leg kick.
Hanson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saurus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hanson is in Saurus's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurus 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.
Saurus trying to control the position.
Hanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saurus can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanson is looking to take a break and control but Saurus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saurus kicks Hanson off and gets back to his feet.
Hanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saurus.
Saurus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanson swivels and escapes.
Hanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurus ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Hanson throws a front kick aimed at Saurus's knee but Saurus avoids it well.
Hanson works the jab nicely.
Hanson clobbers Saurus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Hanson.
Saurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saurus in his tracks.
Hanson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanson prevents Saurus from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saurus manages to avoid it.
Saurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanson.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saurus.
Saurus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanson.
Saurus lands an overhand right.
Saurus misses with a two punch combination.
Steve Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saurus takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.
Hanson connects with a looping right hand.
Steve Hanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saurus slips under a jab.
Hanson connects with a crisp jab.
Saurus is rocked!
Hanson misses with an uppercut.
Oh Saurus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Saurus counter with a right hand.
Hanson misses with a hook.
Hanson throws a jab when Saurus was well out of range.
Hanson misses with an uppercut
and Saurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saurus seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanson ducks under a wild hook from Saurus.
Saurus throws an overhand right that lands on Hanson's shoulder, as Hanson tries to avoid the shot.
Saurus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saurus takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saurus tries to clinch there but Hanson circles away.
Saurus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saurus moves away.
Saurus ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Hanson throws the left hand but Saurus avoids the punch easily.
Saurus takes one to the side of the head.
Saurus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saurus.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Saurus wants to take a breather but Hanson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanson controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saurus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saurus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanson's head.
Hanson is looking to improve his position.
Hanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saurus is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanson has wrist control.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Saurus from controlling successfully.
Saurus connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurus slips nicely into half guard.
Saurus is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Saurus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saurus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saurus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank Saurus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saurus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saurus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Saurus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saurus.
Saurus slips a jab from Hanson.
Hanson throws a body punch but Saurus moves out of range.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanson misses with a hook. Saurus ducked under it nicely.
Hanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanson connects with a crisp jab.
Saurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanson.
Saurus looks to land a right hand but Hanson moved out of range.
Hanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus throws a hook but Hanson blocks it.
Hanson misses the shot to the body.
Hanson misses with a right hand
and Saurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saurus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saurus thows a body shot but no joy.
Saurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanson looks to land a left hand but Saurus moved out of range nicely.
Hanson takes one to the side of the head.
Hanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hanson misses.
Saurus throws a lazy right hand but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saurus lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanson off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saurus misses with a body kick.
Saurus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanson is trying to defend but Saurus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. Saurus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saurus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is controlling Saurus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saurus is looking for a kimura here.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Saurus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Saurus.
Saurus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saurus.
Saurus is working for a kimura but Hanson is defending it quite comfortably.
Saurus passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saurus throwing strikes here but Hanson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Saurus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saurus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Saurus!
After the fight, Frank Saurus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Age (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane has chosen Barbie Girl as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Age!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Age gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Clegane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clegane looking to sit in guard and control but Age gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Clegane wants to get back to his feet but Age is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Age working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Age has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Age with a nice head shot there.
Clegane keeping moving, preventing Age from controlling successfully.
Clegane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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!
Age is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Age chips away with some ground and pound.
Age is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clegane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clegane has escaped and now he's on top!
Age is trying to control the position but Clegane postures up.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Age keeps moving.
Clegane looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clegane trying to control but Age is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gregor Clegane.
Age fails with the takedown
and Clegane counters with a low kick, right behind Age 's knee.
Age steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clegane. That one must have hurt.
Age is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Clegane controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane tries to control but Age wriggling away.
Clegane lands a big shot there that rocks Age but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clegane raining down hammerfists from mount.
Clegane avoids the attempt from Age to control.
Clegane controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane punching from mount but Age doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Clegane wants to control the pace but Age is squirming around nicely.
Clegane throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Age because Clegane loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane is working for a guillotine from mount but Age frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Age enables Clegane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Age manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Age working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clegane.
Clegane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clegane looking to sit in guard and control but Age gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clegane keeping moving, preventing Age from controlling successfully.
Age is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clegane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clegane has escaped and now he's on top!
Clegane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Age is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane looking to sit in guard and control but Age gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Age is looking to work some ground and pound but Clegane has wrist control.
Clegane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Age is one step ahead there.
Age throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane can't keep his opponent in guard - Age advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gregor Clegane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clegane is defending against the submission attempts here by Age.
Age thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clegane's head.
Age is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clegane defends it well.
Age not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Age sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clegane defending well though.
Clegane moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Age throws a big elbow that misses.
Age lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Age will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Age prevents Clegane from getting back to his feet.
Age throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clegane keeping full guard, as Age tries to pass.
Age trying to control but Clegane is working from the bottom.
Age has gone for a leg lock! Clegane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Age's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Age working a defensive guard here.
Clegane advances position into side control!
Clegane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Age keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Age is trying to control Clegane's posture but Clegane avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Age will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Age crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clegane - the referee stops the clock and Age gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clegane. Age manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clegane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clegane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clegane lands with a nice body kick.
Clegane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clegane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Age has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Clegane.
Clegane clinches.
Clegane lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clegane gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clegane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clegane looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Age working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clegane.
Clegane looking to pass the guard.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Age keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gregor Clegane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Age shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clegane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Age shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clegane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Age's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane scores with a head kick.
Clegane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clegane lands a big head kick that sends Age tumbling to the mat! Clegane takes a step backwards and waves Age back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Age is rocked!
It looks like Ray Age has been cut.
Clegane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oh Age is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Age is refusing to be controlled, as Clegane sits in half guard.
Clegane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Age defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants to pass to mount but Age is defending the position.
Age seems to have got his legs back now.
Clegane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clegane is pressing down on Age's thigh, looking to free his foot. Age is holding on for now.
Clegane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gregor Clegane.
Clegane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Age keeps moving.
Age wants to sweep here but Clegane controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clegane trying to control but Age is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Clegane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clegane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Clegane!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Duke NukemTheme. 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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28
180 lbs
20 - 3 - 0 |
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26
184 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Douglas Santana!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santana misses with a right hand
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dean ducks right into an uppercut from Santana.
Santana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Santana instigates a clinch.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
Santana taking a breather.
Santana scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dean.
Santana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dean or not.
Santana lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Santana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Dean can't get the takedown.
Santana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean looking for a takedown.
Santana lands with a right to the head.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Santana swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Santana tries to buck Dean off but Dean is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dean off and has taken his back!
Santana is punishing Dean with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dean has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Santana controlling the positon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean is trying to get back to his feet but Santana has full control of the position and if anything, Dean has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dean avoids the strikes from Santana.
Santana punches the canvas rather than the man.
Santana throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Santana lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Santana.
Santana lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Santana working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santana is striking from the back but Dean escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana looks to land a strike but Dean avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santana is one step ahead there.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Santana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santana.
Santana tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
Dean takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Dean.
Santana tries to clinch but Dean is having none of it.
Dean moves out of range as Santana throws a body kick.
Santana throws out a loose jab but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana tries to clinch but Dean is having none of it.
Dean tries to move into range but Santana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Santana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Santana wants to clinch up but Dean keeps it at a distance.
Dean scores with a punch to the head.
Dean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Dean does no damage.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Santana finds it's target.
Dean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santana defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Boston Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santana lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dean is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Santana misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Dean tries to bum rush Santana with a series of wild strikes but Santana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dean eats them both and turns towards Santana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Santana. That's going to slow Dean down.
Dean seems to have got his legs back now.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Santana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean works Santana's body with a nice hook.
Santana throws a right hand that misses
and Dean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santana lands with a nice body punch.
Santana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dean's calf.
Dean takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Santana coming out on top.
Dean closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santana's guard.
Santana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santana looking for subs off his back but Dean has passed one foot through into half guard.
Santana is breathing heavily.
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!
Dean is trying to control. Santana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Santana defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santana's guard.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dean stands up and waves to Santana to follow him.
Douglas Santana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santana.
Santana throws a right hand that Dean ducks under and follows up with a left that Dean also avoids with ease.
Dean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Santana. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dean!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana lands with a straight right. Dean didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Dean does no damage.
Jab from Santana.
Santana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dean throws a sloppy body shot
and Santana counters with a straight right hand.
Santana dips to his left and cracks Dean with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean thows a body shot but no joy.
Douglas Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santana connects with a body shot.
Dean cracks Santana with a good jab.
Santana forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean prevents a body shot from Santana.
Santana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Santana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Santana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Santana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dean is working for takedown but Santana is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands a body shot.
Santana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Santana.
Come on Santana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santana misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Santana.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Boston Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean tries for a takedown but Santana manages to get underhooks.
Douglas Santana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dean up against the cage.
Santana lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana cracks Dean with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Santana!
An out of breath Douglas Santana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Davis Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy The Poodle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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320 lbs
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30
316 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Davis Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy The Poodle!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Poodle.
The Poodle blocks a head kick by Hogg.
The Poodle thows a body shot but no joy.
Hogg takes a swing at The Poodle's ribcage but misses.
The Poodle moves away from the strike by Hogg.
Hogg throws an off balance right hand
and The Poodle counters with a three punch combo that has Hogg backing up. Hogg nods at The Poodle to acknowledge the strikes.
Hogg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Poodle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Poodle circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Poodle swinging wildly here.
Hogg wants to slow The Poodle down by chopping away at his legs.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Poodle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hogg thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg is looking to clinch but The Poodle is avoiding it.
Hogg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Poodle.
The Poodle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hogg wants to land a leg kick but The Poodle is out of range.
Hogg misses with a body shot.
The Poodle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jefferson Davis Hogg has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogg avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Poodle avoids a kick to the body.
Hogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Poodle.
The Poodle throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Poodle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hogg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson Davis Hogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogg. That's going to slow The Poodle down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogg. That's going to slow The Poodle down.
The Poodle looks gassed!
Hogg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hogg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hogg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogg, right into the meat.
Hogg thumps The Poodle with a low kick.
The Poodle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hogg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Poodle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Poodle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Poodle throws a lazy right hand but Hogg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogg is looking to slow The Poodle down with leg kicks.
Hogg misses with a body kick.
A cross from Hogg lands.
Nice shot lands for Hogg.
Hogg lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hogg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Poodle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hogg scores with a nice head shot.
The Poodle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hogg can pounce on him.
Hogg lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Poodle's sensitive parts.
Hogg connects with a solid leg kick.
Hogg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hogg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Poodle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hogg thumps The Poodle with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Davis Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Davis Hogg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Poodle 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.
Hogg takes a swing at The Poodle's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Hogg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hogg closes the distance and clinches.
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Poodle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Poodle managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
Hogg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Poodle.
Hogg looking to throw knees to the head but The Poodle is blocking nicely.
The Poodle is trying to break the clinch but Hogg is controlling him.
Hogg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Poodle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Poodle is breathing heavily.
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Poodle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg lands a knee to the body.
Hogg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Poodle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Poodle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hogg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Poodle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Poodle managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
Hogg lands a good knee to the midsection. The Poodle won't want to take too many of those.
Hogg lands a nice knee to the body.
Hogg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hogg works on The Poodle's body with a couple of short punches.
The Poodle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Poodle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Poodle managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
Hogg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hogg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Poodle blocks it with crossed arms.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Poodle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Hogg.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but The Poodle blocks it.
Jefferson Davis Hogg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hogg misses with an elbow strike.
Hogg with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tommy The Poodle has been cut.
Hogg landing knees to the body.
Hogg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hogg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hogg obliges.
Hogg landing knees to the body.
Hogg trying to land knees to the body.
Hogg lands a body shot.
Hogg landing knees to the body.
Hogg lands a good knee to the midsection. The Poodle won't want to take too many of those.
Hogg drops The Poodle with a big knee straight up the middle! The Poodle is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The Poodle is rocked!
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Poodle can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogg.
Hogg connects with a body shot that sends The Poodle's belly button to the back.
Hogg moves into the clinch.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but The Poodle blocks with his arms.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but The Poodle avoids the damage to the body.
Hogg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Poodle is looking to break free of the clinch but Hogg has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogg.
Hogg misses with a knee to the head.
Hogg lands a knee to the head.
Hogg working The Poodle over with knees to the body.
Hogg takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. The Poodle is off balance and as he stumbles, Hogg throws a jumping knee that lands flush on The Poodle's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jefferson Davis Hogg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity's entrance music is Payback-Slayer. A fine choice. Gracie has chosen Pull Me Under - Dream Theater 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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25
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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31
265 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kearney McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flako Gracie!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. McGarrity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie tries a low kick but McGarrity avoids it.
McGarrity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from McGarrity.
McGarrity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGarrity dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
McGarrity throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGarrity misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGarrity misses with a head kick.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie dives in and grabs McGarrity's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGarrity pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
A big left from Gracie misses.
McGarrity pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie looks gassed!
McGarrity cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGarrity finish him?
It looks like Flako Gracie has been cut.
McGarrity closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Gracie out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kearney McGarrity!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kalir (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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24
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kalir!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalir tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evans can pounce on him.
Kalir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.
Evans gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kalir or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans which made him look bad.
Evans tries to clinch but Kalir is having none of it.
Kalir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rashad Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Kalir.
Kalir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Evans clinches up with Kalir and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Kalir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kalir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Kalir persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans lands a nice hook to Kalir's body. Kalir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalir looks gassed!
Evans lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalir misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Kalir didn't expect that.
Evans is looking to stand up but Kalir won't let him.
Evans trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Evans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kalir, up you get!
Kalir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans darts in and clinches Kalir up against the cage.
Kalir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalir misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans is struggling to control the position.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kalir's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is looking to stand up but Kalir won't let him.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kalir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans wants to stand but Kalir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kalir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kalir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans wants to stand but Kalir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Evans stands up and waves to Kalir to follow him.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans just leaning against Kalir, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kalir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kalir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kalir drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Kalir off! Kalir jumps back into Evans's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalir prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
Kalir tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Evans is looking to stand up but Kalir isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Kalir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kalir tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kalir shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Evans lands an overhand right.
Kalir shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalir.
Rashad Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Kalir.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kalir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalir shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans darts in and clinches Kalir up against the cage.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evans decides to stand up.
Evans is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kalir tries to sprawl but Evans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rashad Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kalir controls his leg.
Kalir is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalir on the ground.
Evans gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Evans tries to clinch but Kalir moves out of range.
Kalir fails with the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
Evans wants to stand up but Kalir is controlling him.
Kalir wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Kalir prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalir trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans wants to stand up but Kalir is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans kicks Kalir off and gets to his feet.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalir can do to turn this around?
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalir has a takedown stuffed.
Evans with a hook.
Kalir takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for Evans.
Evans forces Kalir back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Kalir tries to tie him up.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kalir is trying to break the clinch but Evans is controlling him.
Kalir letting Evans take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rashad Evans.
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Evans leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Evans for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Evans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Evans enables Kalir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Evans manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kalir looking to pass the guard.
Evans kicks Kalir off and gets to his feet.
Evans darts in and clinches Kalir up against the cage.
Evans avoiding damage.
Evans wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rashad Evans.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Kalir shoots in.
Evans goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kalir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans feints and as Kalir raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalir has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.
Kalir trying to control the position.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Evans lands a two punch combo.
Kalir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalir to the mat! Kalir manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kalir's guard.
Kalir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans is looking to stand up but Kalir won't let him.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Kalir.
Evans gets to his feet - Kalir follows without any prompting.
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Kalir in a clinch.
Evans is struggling to control the position.
Kalir misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Kalir fails with a takedown attempt.
Rashad Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Kalir.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Kalir on that attempt.
Kalir shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Kalir steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Evans. That one must have hurt.
Evans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Evans stands up from Kalir's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans cracks the inside of Kalir's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans slows down the pace here.
A short right from Evans.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George Kalir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalir.
Evans is pushing Kalir's head away, looking to escape. Kalir manages to hold on to the position though.
Kalir passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Evans!
Kalir has hold of Evans's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Evans manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Evans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo has chosen Genetic For Terror 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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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Patterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson slips a straight right by Congo.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Congo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Congo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Congo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Congo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Congo wants to free his trapped foot but Patterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Congo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Patterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Congo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Congo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Patterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Congo on the ground.
Patterson is refusing to be controlled, as Congo sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Congo lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Congo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Congo is trying to control the action in half guard but Patterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Congo seems to be working for a kimura but Patterson defends the submission attempt.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Congo has control of the leg.
Patterson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo wants to pass to mount but Patterson is defending the position.
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Patterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Congo tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patterson tries to get out of the position.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Congo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Congo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Congo preventing the sweep.
Congo wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Congo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Patterson tries to clinch but Congo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Congo misses the target.
Congo throws a leg kick but Patterson checks it.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Congo connects with a crisp jab.
Patterson misses the shot to the body.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Congo is out of range.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Congo misses with a head kick.
Congo missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Congo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Congo slips the punch.
Congo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Kublai Congo has been cut.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Congo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Congo slips under a jab from Patterson.
Hank Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Congo fails with a takedown attempt.
Patterson drives through and clinches with Congo against the cage.
Patterson has Congo pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson slows down the pace here.
Patterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.
Congo is trying to maintain a safe position but Patterson gets an underhook and turns Congo into the cage.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Congo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Patterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson lands with a right to the head.
Congo prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Congo tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Patterson is trying to break the clinch but Congo has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Congo tries to score a body lock takedown but Patterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Congo tries to score a body lock takedown but Patterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hank Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kublai Congo.
Congo tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Congo gets an underhook and turns Patterson into the cage.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Patterson avoids the damage to the body.
Patterson gets through Congo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Congo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Patterson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kublai Congo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Congo fails with a takedown attempt.
Congo tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patterson throws a lazy body kick
and Congo counters with a low kick, right behind Patterson 's knee.
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Congo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson forces Congo back against the cage and clinches.
Patterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo has Patterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Congo misses.
Congo scores with the left hand. Patterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Patterson.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Congo.
Hank Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Congo moved away.
Congo takes one to the chin there.
Congo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patterson scores with a jab. Congo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Congo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson swings for the body but Congo moves out of range.
Congo digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Congo misses.
Patterson tries to sprawl but Congo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Congo seems to be looking for submissions.
Patterson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kublai Congo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Congo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patterson keeping full guard, as Congo tries to pass.
Congo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Patterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Patterson has escaped and now he's on top!
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson postures up in Congo's guard and throws a big left but Congo blocks it.
Congo keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hank Patterson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kublai Congo's cut.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Patterson clinches.
Patterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson cracks Congo with a nice body shot.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
It looks like Hank Patterson has been cut.
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson scores with a shot to the side of Congo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Congo lands an elbow just above Patterson 's eye.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo lands with a short shot to the head.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Congo stalling in the clinch but Patterson improves position.
Patterson tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Congo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Patterson stalling against the cage.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Patterson stalling in the clinch but Congo improves position.
Patterson misses with a knee to the head.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patterson avoids it.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Patterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Hank Patterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo stalling the fight.
Patterson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson stalling in the clinch.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patterson.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson breaks the clinch.
Hank Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Congo misses with a straight left.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Patterson lands a jab-cross combination.
Congo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson throws a series of strikes that have Congo backpedaling.
Congo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Patterson if he has to take too many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Congo throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Congo circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Patterson had his way with Kublai Congo in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Patterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Congo doesn't seem phased though.
Congo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Congo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Patterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Congo.
Patterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Patterson scores with a jab. Congo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Congo throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Congo moves out of range of the leg kick from Patterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Congo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Congo throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Patterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Congo on the side of the head.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Congo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Congo's ribs.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Congo circles away.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
Patterson cracks Congo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Congo.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Congo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Patterson. No joy for Congo on that attempt.
Kublai Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson thuds his right hand into Congo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Congo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson jabs at Congo's body.
Congo tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Congo is rocked!
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Patterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patterson jabs Congo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Patterson thumps Congo with a low kick.
Patterson rushes Congo and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Patterson blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Patterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Congo prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Patterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Patterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Congo can do to turn this around?
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hank Patterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Patterson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo tries a body shot but Patterson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Patterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Patterson!
Hank Patterson retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Hank Patterson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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