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EEC179 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Stann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Campana!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Campana counters with a two punch combo.
Stann ducks right into an uppercut from Campana.
Campana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stann misses with a double jab.
Stann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stann looks to land a left hand but Campana moved out of range nicely.
Stann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stann is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Campana.
Campana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Campana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stann is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann tries to hold on but Campana postures up.
Campana lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campana breaks from Stann's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Campana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Campana scoring with strikes but Stann is staying in there.
Campana landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Campana connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campana on the ground.
Campana lands a nice shot to the head.
Stann tries to hold on but Campana pushes him away.
Campana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana lands with some strikes.
Campana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Campana.
Campana lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Stann that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stann taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campana working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Stann turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Campana off and cradles Stann's limp body as Campana celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dean Campana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aki Sunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunn has chosen Yngwie Malmsteen Rising Force as his entrance music. Danny Greene could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aki Sunn's chin.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Sunn!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
Greene cracks Sunn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Greene takes a swing at Sunn's ribcage but misses.
Greene finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Greene misses.
Greene throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Greene tries to land a leg kick but Sunn saw it coming and moves away.
Greene throws a leg kick but Sunn checks it.
Greene scores with a sloppy right hand. Sunn should have avoided that one.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sunn takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene jabs Sunn right on the nose. Sunn blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Sunn misses.
Greene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sunn momentarily.
Sunn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Greene.
Greene drops his hands momentarily and Sunn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sunn tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Sunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Aki Sunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene misses with a hook
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunn scores with the left hand. Greene knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Sunn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sunn checks it well.
Sunn swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Sunn moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Greene walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sunn throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sunn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greene rather than just go for the knockout.
Sunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Sunn misses with a wild combination.
Greene misses with a hook. Sunn ducked under it nicely.
Greene motions for Sunn to come forward. Greene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Sunn misses with a head kick.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Sunn's head but Sunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sunn clobbers Greene with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Greene lands with a straight right. Sunn didn't see that one coming.
Greene lands a leg kick that knocks Sunn off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Sunn blocks the low kick.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sunn throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Sunn lands with a shot to the body.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sunn missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunn takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sunn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Sunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Sunn. Those never looked like landing.
Greene defending well as Sunn loads up on a big left hand.
Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Greene tenderised Sunn's leg. Sunn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sunn's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
Greene throws a low kick but Sunn moves out of range easily.
Greene ducks right into an uppercut from Sunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Greene 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.
Greene punishes Sunn's body with a nice straight punch.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sunn misses with the combination.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Sunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Sunn tries to land a leg kick but Greene saw it coming and moves away.
Sunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene slips a jab from Sunn.
Sunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sunn misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene throws a body punch but Sunn moves out of range.
Sunn throws a lazy head kick
and Greene counters with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunn. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Sunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene feints and then cracks Sunn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sunn down.
Sunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
Sunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunn.
Sunn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sunn misses with a wild body shot.
Sunn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sunn lands with a good body shot.
Greene lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sunn throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene with a nice cross.
A head kick from Greene lands but Sunn takes it in his stride.
Sunn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Greene finish him?
A shot to the body from Sunn misses
and Greene counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Sunn out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Greene is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Greene!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Simple Man. Freeman has chosen Real American as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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189 lbs
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195 lbs
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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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort lands with a slapping head kick.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
Belfort slips under a jab.
Freeman scores with a nice right hand.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belfort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freeman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freeman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort misses the jab.
Freeman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Belfort was covering up waiting for the punch and Freeman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Freeman throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belfort pulls Freeman in close to prevent any damage.
Belfort is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Freeman is controlling him.
Belfort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freeman on the ground.
Freeman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belfort is adopting a defensive guard.
Freeman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitor Belfort wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Freeman defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Belfort jabs at Freeman's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belfort scores with a nice strike.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belfort loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Freeman on that attempt.
Belfort smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
Belfort throws out a leg kick but Freeman moves out of range and Belfort only half commits.
Freeman thuds a left hand into Belfort's body.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freeman controls the position.
Freeman throws an elbow but Belfort slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Freeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belfort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freeman looking to finish Belfort with some ground and pound. This is bad for Belfort!
Freeman scoring with strikes but Belfort is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort wants to hold on but Freeman pushes him away.
Belfort in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belfort is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Freeman raining down shots from the mount!
Freeman scoring with strikes but Belfort is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to hold on but Freeman pushes him away.
Freeman content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Freeman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Freeman with a couple of short strikes.
Freeman with a couple of short strikes.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Freeman maintains control.
Freeman lands a big elbow.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Freeman maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman lands a big elbow.
Belfort is rocked!
Belfort tries to hold on but Freeman pushes him away.
Freeman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Belfort is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Freeman! Belfort is hurt baaadly! Freeman is firing away with more strikes - Belfort is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Freeman!
Matt Freeman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suan Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine has chosen I Buy the Drugs as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suan Paredes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredes moves forwards but Valentine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Paredes with that takedown attempt.
Valentine connects with a looping right hand.
Paredes shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Paredes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paredes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paredes tries to move into range but Valentine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paredes throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine scores with a sloppy right hand. Paredes should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Paredes.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paredes counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
Paredes throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine lands a really nice looking cross but Paredes seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredes ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine swings for the body but Paredes moves out of range.
Paredes ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Paredes dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paredes slips a jab and a cross from Valentine.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Paredes is just out of range.
Paredes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suan Paredes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Paredes shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paredes scores with the left hand. Valentine knows he should have avoided that one.
Paredes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valentine finds it's way round the side to connect with Paredes's head.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Valentine throws a head kick but Paredes moves out of range.
Dick Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paredes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine jabs Paredes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paredes throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
A cross from Paredes lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paredes has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredes misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paredes doesn't seem phased though.
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Paredes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paredes.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Paredes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Paredes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paredes was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Paredes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paredes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Valentine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paredes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Valentine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paredes is proving hard to escape from.
Valentine is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Paredes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine is looking to stand up but Paredes won't let him.
Paredes controlling the position.
Valentine tries to stand but Paredes is controlling from the bottom.
Paredes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine wanted to stand there but Paredes had control of the position.
Paredes is working an open guard so Valentine takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paredes blocks a head kick by Valentine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Valentine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Paredes.
Valentine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paredes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paredes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Paredes.
Valentine tries to clinch but Paredes moves out of range.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Paredes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valentine's guard.
Paredes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paredes wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Paredes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paredes throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valentine wants to control but Paredes is keeping him busy.
Paredes is trying to control but can't.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine slows the pace down in half guard.
Valentine gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Valentine misses with a body shot
and Paredes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Paredes counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Paredes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valentine quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paredes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Valentine to regain full guard.
Paredes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paredes wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Paredes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paredes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Paredes throws an elbow that misses. Valentine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paredes's guard. Nice move by Valentine!
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Paredes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Paredes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paredes wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Paredes keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dick Valentine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Paredes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paredes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Valentine tries to lock up and control but Paredes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suan Paredes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paredes lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paredes looking to ground and pound but Valentine is blocking nicely.
Paredes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valentine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Valentine trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paredes looks to land a strike but Valentine avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Paredes looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suan Paredes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Paredes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paredes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine wants to clinch.
Paredes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paredes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine clinches up with Paredes and pushes him back against the cage.
Paredes blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valentine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paredes's brow.
Paredes wants a takedown.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paredes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valentine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valentine lands a left hand.
Paredes blocking some punches.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Paredes is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suan Paredes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paredes tries to score a body lock takedown but Valentine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Paredes.
Paredes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paredes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Valentine is trying to keep an underhook but Paredes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paredes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paredes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paredes postures up in Valentine's guard and throws a big left but Valentine blocks it.
Paredes stops Valentine from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paredes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paredes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paredes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paredes is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Valentine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paredes looking to control.
Valentine wants to stand but Paredes is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Paredes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valentine stands and steps away. Paredes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Paredes throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine connects with a single shot there.
Valentine lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Paredes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valentine was covering up waiting for the punch and Paredes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paredes throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Suan Paredes.
I think Paredes 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Suan Paredes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by All I do Is win. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
Banks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mitchell to the ground. Banks is now in Mitchell's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitchell holds on and takes a little breather.
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
Mitchell is trying to keep Banks in close.
Banks wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mitchell has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
Mitchell has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mitchell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banks has managed to get both his arms back between Mitchell's legs - danger averted.
Banks wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Mitchell trying to control the position.
Banks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks is pushing down on Mitchell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mitchell is fighting to maintain full guard but Banks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Banks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mitchell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banks is thwarting Mitchell's attempts to control the position.
Mitchell is trying to stand up here but Banks is controlling him well.
Mitchell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
Banks moves into full mount! Mitchell won't be happy about that!
Mitchell regains half guard.
Banks wants to free his trapped foot but Mitchell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mitchell tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Mitchell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banks controlling the action here.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mitchell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banks pulls his head out easily.
Mitchell is trying to maintain the position but Banks is very close to passing his half guard.
Banks drops an elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Banks winds up and cracks Mitchell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
Mitchell manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Mitchell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Mitchell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mitchell is looking to land body kicks.
Mitchell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banks 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.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Banks misses with a left hand
and Mitchell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mitchell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mitchell covering up well and avoiding damage.
Mitchell trying to control but not successfully.
Banks looking to break Mitchell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mitchell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banks will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to break free.
Mitchell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Banks lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Banks wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Banks manages to sink in the hooks.
Mitchell is covering up but some of the strikes from Banks are getting through and doing damage.
Banks lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks biding his time, controlling Mitchell.
Mitchell turns into Banks and is now in his guard.
Mitchell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitchell stops Banks from standing up.
Banks 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.
Mitchell is pushing down on Banks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banks is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mitchell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mitchell 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 Banks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Billy Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Banks.
Banks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mitchell swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Mitchell misses with a low kick as Banks jumps back.
Banks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mitchell. That's going to slow Banks down.
Banks misses the body punch
and Mitchell counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banks lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mitchell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banks slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Mitchell throws a sloppy body shot
and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Billy Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Mitchell feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
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 Will Banks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Billy Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mitchell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Banks trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Banks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mitchell is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Mitchell seems keen to control Banks's posture.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Mitchell looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mitchell is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Banks. That snapped Mitchell's head back.
Banks tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banks throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mitchell.
Banks jabs at Mitchell's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mitchell. Mitchell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banks takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Banks takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Banks saw that one coming.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mitchell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banks rather than just go for the knockout.
Banks cracks Mitchell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banks.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell dodges the punch combination from Banks.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mitchell connects with a solid leg kick.
Banks misses with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with an outside leg kick.
Banks misses with a hook to the body
and Mitchell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mitchell blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Mitchell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banks is able to avoid easily.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Banks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks lands a jab.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchell cracks Banks with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Will Banks.
I think Banks 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Will Banks!
Will Banks made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Remming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Remming!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Billy Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Remming pushes him off.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Remming is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Remming circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remming.
Thompson digs a good hook to Remming's body.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remming manages to avoid it.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Remming sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Remming is avoiding it.
A head kick from Thompson lands but Remming takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remming decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Remming defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thompson.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
Thompson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remming is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Remming is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Remming is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson tries to control but Remming wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with some strikes.
Thompson looking to control but Remming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson landing shots from mount.
Remming is bucking up trying to escape but Thompson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thompson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Remming holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thompson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Remming wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Remming because Thompson loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remming bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Remming throwing strikes but missing.
Remming looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson pushes down on Remming's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thompson 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Remming keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
Remming trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thompson manages to pass to mount!
Remming is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Remming takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thompson avoids the attempt from Remming to control.
Thompson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to control but Remming wriggling away.
Remming avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thompson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Remming can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Remming wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Remming's face.
Remming is rocked!
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Remming looks a forlorn figure.
Remming is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
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!
Remming is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Remming seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to secure an arm triangle but Remming defends it well.
Remming can't escape the position.
Thompson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Remming's face.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Remming is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Remming is squirming around nicely.
Remming sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Billy Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Remming is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Remming is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Remming won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Remming defending well.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Remming is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Remming takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson drops Remming with a left and a right! Oh, Remming is hurt - Thompson dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Derrick Remming has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws an elbow but Remming slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thompson taking a break here but Remming is having none of it and regains half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but Remming is blocking nicely.
Thompson is trying to control. Remming wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Remming wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson controlling the action here.
We're going to have a standup here because Billy Thompson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Remming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson darts in and clinches Remming up against the cage.
Thompson has hold of one of Remming's legs. Remming is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Thompson works over Remming with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson throws a strike but Remming rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Remming wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Remming tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Remming is proving a slippery customer.
Remming trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson 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.
Remming trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Remming's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Remming scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remming misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Remming throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Remming checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Remming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Remming under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Remming takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson tries to clinch but Remming moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Remming's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remming.
Remming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Remming tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Remming 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Remming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Remming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson is stalling here. Remming is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thompson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Remming has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Remming looks up at the clock and then as Thompson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Remming smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thompson wants to control but Remming postures up.
Thompson being controlled for a moment.
Remming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Remming can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson tries to bench press Remming off him but Remming keeps the position.
Thompson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Remming is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Remming's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Remming trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Remming preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Remming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Remming trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Remming sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Derrick Remming.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Remming's belly button to the back.
Remming throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson had his way with Derrick Remming in that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Remming's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Remming throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Remming's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson is trying to trip Remming. He has hold of a leg but Remming is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thompson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Remming keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Remming wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Remming is keeping the position.
Remming lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thompson!
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Billy Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remming avoids the attempt from Thompson to control.
Thompson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Remming is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Remming scoring with strikes but Thompson is staying in there.
Thompson wants to hold on but Remming pushes him away.
Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson is in a horrible position here. Remming smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Remming.
Remming unloads with some shots from mount but Thompson bucks and avoids them well.
Thompson is in a horrible position here. Remming smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Remming avoids the attempt from Thompson to control.
Remming sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Remming cracks Thompson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Remming is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Remming is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Remming has control of the leg.
Derrick Remming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remming working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thompson's thigh. Thompson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Remming distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Remming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Thompson!
Billy Thompson retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gatho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhu Fangyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 666 - Bomba!. Fangyu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Demigod-Mindmasher kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zhu Fangyu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Gatho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhu Fangyu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fangyu wants to clinch.
Fangyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatho is looking to score with low kicks.
Fangyu throws a push kick but Gatho slaps the foot to one side.
Fangyu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gatho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatho. Fangyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatho's corner calls for a 1-2. Gatho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gatho lands with a right hand.
Gatho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fangyu throws a push kick but Gatho slaps the foot to one side.
Fangyu 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.
Gatho moves out of range of the body kick from Fangyu.
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!
Fangyu thuds his shin into the meat of Gatho's side.
Gatho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fangyu.
Fangyu cracks the inside of Gatho's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho gets tackled into the cage by Fangyu. Fangyu maintains the clinch.
Gatho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fangyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fangyu has a couple of punches blocked by Gatho.
Gatho prevents a body shot from Fangyu.
Fangyu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fangyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fangyu slaps away a takedown attempt from Gatho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fangyu scores with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Fangyu.
Gatho checks a leg kick.
Zhu Fangyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fangyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Fangyu.
Gatho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fangyu with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatho is just out of range.
A slow jab from Fangyu misses its intended target.
Gatho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fangyu. Fangyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fangyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fangyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gatho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fangyu.
Fangyu connects with a solid leg kick.
Fangyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatho is just out of range.
Gatho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fangyu.
Gatho throws a low kick but Fangyu avoids it.
Gatho lands a high kick!
Fangyu misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fangyu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fangyu.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fangyu - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fangyu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gatho misses with a looping left.
Fangyu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gatho in his tracks.
Gatho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fangyu thows a body kick. Gatho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fangyu. Gatho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatho throws out a loose jab but Fangyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fangyu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gatho if he has to take too many more of those.
Gatho throws a jab when Fangyu was well out of range.
Fangyu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gatho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gatho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fangyu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fangyu defending well as Gatho loads up on a big left hand.
Gatho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatho.
A solid body kick from Fangyu.
Gatho is breathing heavily.
Gatho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fangyu backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu wants to clinch but Gatho slips to the side
and Gatho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fangyu thinking.
Gatho moves forwards but Fangyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fangyu avoids the body shot from Gatho.
Gatho misses with a low kick.
Fangyu catches Gatho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fangyu scores with a jab to the head.
Fangyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatho.
Gatho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good work by Fangyu as he checks the leg kick.
Fangyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gatho shoots for a takedown but Fangyu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatho thows a body shot but no joy.
Fangyu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gatho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fangyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gatho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fangyu scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhu Fangyu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fangyu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Fangyu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gatho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fangyu moves away from the strike by Gatho.
Fangyu throws out a leg kick but Gatho moves out of range and Fangyu only half commits.
Fangyu slips under a jab from Gatho.
Gatho looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangyu is just out of range.
Fangyu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fangyu blocks a head kick by Gatho.
Zhu Fangyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fangyu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fangyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fangyu drives through and clinches with Gatho against the cage.
Fangyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatho looking to stall.
Fangyu looking to stall.
Gatho scores with a shot to the side of Fangyu's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fangyu has a couple of punches blocked by Gatho.
Fangyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatho blocking some punches.
Gatho tries to throw a body punch but Fangyu avoids it by throwing Gatho back against the cage.
Fangyu is working Gatho over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gatho.
Fangyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatho.
Fangyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fangyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fangyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gatho backwards.
Gatho is looking to control Fangyu's arms but Fangyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gatho has his back to the cage.
Fangyu'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.
Gatho blocks an uppercut.
Fangyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gatho as Fangyu tries to tie him up.
Gatho throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fangyu fails to land.
Gatho can't find room to land a body shot as Fangyu controls the action.
Gatho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gatho wants to stall.
Fangyu dodges an elbow strike from Gatho.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gatho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Fangyu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatho blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gatho jumps into guard, dragging Fangyu to the mat.
Fangyu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatho wants to sweep but no luck.
Fangyu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gatho tries to bench press Fangyu off him but Fangyu keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gatho's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gatho manages to get back to half guard.
Fangyu trying to mount his opponent but Gatho defends it.
Gatho is in trouble now - Fangyu has advanced to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fangyu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhu Fangyu 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!
The crowd cheers as Fangyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gatho doesn't seem phased though.
Gatho throws a body punch but Fangyu moves out of range.
Fangyu misses with a body kick.
Fangyu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fangyu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gatho's head.
A slow jab from Gatho misses its intended target.
Fangyu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gatho's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Fangyu.
Fangyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fangyu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gatho lands with an overhand left.
Fangyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fangyu lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatho misses with a looping left.
Fangyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho moves out of range of the body kick from Fangyu.
Fangyu cracks Gatho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gatho misses the jab.
Gatho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fangyu. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fangyu scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fangyu.
Both fighters circling a little - Fangyu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fangyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fangyu is looking to land body kicks.
Gatho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fangyu catches Gatho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fangyu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fangyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fangyu throws a head kick that misses.
Fangyu delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatho throws a chopping leg kick but Fangyu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fangyu looks to land a body kick but Gatho moved away.
Fangyu tries to score with a low kick but Gatho moves his leg out of the way.
Fangyu throws a low kick but Gatho avoids it.
Fangyu moves away from the strike by Gatho.
Fangyu thows a body kick. Gatho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gatho misses with the combination.
Fangyu avoids the body shot from Gatho.
Fangyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gatho walks into a left hand.
Gatho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fangyu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fangyu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gatho.
Gatho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fangyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatho.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fangyu 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 Gatho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gatho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fangyu misses with a low kick.
Fangyu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gatho will feel that in the morning.
Fangyu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gatho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fangyu.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fangyu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gatho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fangyu - the referee stops the clock and Gatho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fangyu. Gatho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fangyu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fangyu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fangyu pushes Gatho away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fangyu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu scoring well with a low kick there.
Fangyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fangyu is looking to slow Gatho down with leg kicks.
Fangyu lands a head kick!
Gatho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fangyu counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fangyu.
Fangyu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gatho gets tackled into the cage by Fangyu. Fangyu maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gatho working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fangyu misses with some punches.
Gatho swings wildly with an uppercut but Fangyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhu Fangyu really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fangyu fakes the leg kick and cracks Gatho in the body.
Jab from Fangyu.
Fangyu throws a sloppy head kick and Gatho moves out of range easily.
Fangyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatho.
Fangyu lands with a nice body kick.
Gatho looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangyu is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gatho.
Fangyu lands with an uppercut that bounces Gatho off the cage and back into range.
Fangyu avoids the body shot from Gatho.
Fangyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gatho. That did some damage!
Fangyu is looking to land body kicks.
Fangyu throws a body kick that misses.
Fangyu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fangyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fangyu.
Fangyu tries to clinch up but Gatho circles away and keeps his distance.
Gatho blocks a low kick nicely.
Fangyu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gatho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gatho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gatho misses with a body shot.
Fangyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatho misses with a leg kick
and Fangyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gatho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fangyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatho misses with a looping left.
Gatho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fangyu throws a wild body kick that Gatho sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fangyu.
Horrible takedown by Gatho or perhaps it was just good defense by Fangyu which made him look bad.
Gatho misses with a body kick.
Fangyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Fangyu there.
Gatho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fangyu counters with a good, hard body kick but Gatho shrugs it off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fangyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gatho clobbers Fangyu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fangyu lands with an overhand left.
Gatho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fangyu to score with a decent uppercut.
Fangyu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fangyu thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Gatho misses
letting Fangyu counter with a right hand.
Fangyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fangyu.
Fangyu misses with a body kick.
Fangyu is looking to clinch.
Gatho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Fangyu. That snapped Gatho's head back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fangyu. Gatho shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatho. Fangyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatho connects with a looping right hand.
Fangyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatho lands a right hook to the body.
Gatho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gatho swats away the attempt to clinch by Fangyu.
Fangyu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Gatho.
Fangyu moves into the clinch.
Fangyu throws a head punch that misses.
Fangyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Fangyu lands a nice uppercut.
Gatho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fangyu backwards.
Gatho lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatho is leaning against Fangyu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gatho.
Gatho lands a shoulder strike.
Fangyu has a couple of punches blocked by Gatho.
Fangyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhu Fangyu dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Gatho scores with a jab to the body.
Fangyu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fangyu misses with a straight left.
Fangyu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Fangyu.
Gatho missing with a left hand there. Fangyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fangyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gatho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fangyu lands a jab.
Gatho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fangyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatho.
Fangyu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fangyu throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Gatho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangyu looks to land a body kick but Gatho moved away.
Fangyu lands a really nice looking cross but Gatho seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Gatho.
Gatho is looking to slow Fangyu down with leg kicks.
Fangyu misses with a body kick.
Gatho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fangyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gatho misses with a low kick.
Gatho misses with a body shot.
Gatho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fangyu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fangyu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gatho will feel that in the morning.
Fangyu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gatho cracks Fangyu with a good jab.
Zhu Fangyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fangyu throws the kick towards the body but Gatho avoids it.
Gatho takes a swing at Fangyu's ribcage but misses.
Fangyu tries to land a front kick but Gatho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gatho staying out of range there.
Fangyu throws a hook to the side of Gatho's head but Gatho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gatho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fangyu manages to avoid it.
Fangyu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ben Gatho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fangyu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gatho misses with a shot to the body
and Fangyu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gatho moves out of range of the strikes.
Gatho misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gatho is defended easily by Fangyu.
Gatho misses with a series of wild punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fangyu throws a wild body kick that Gatho sees coming a mile off.
Gatho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fangyu. Fangyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fangyu jabs Gatho right on the nose. Gatho blinks but takes it well.
Gatho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donk. Fangyu catches Gatho right on the button with a cross.
Gatho looks to land a left hand but Fangyu moved out of range nicely.
Gatho thows a leg kick but Fangyu checks it
and Fangyu counters with a nice body kick.
Fangyu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fangyu, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu cracks Gatho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fangyu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crunch! Fangyu slams his shin into Gatho's torso.
Nice uppercut lands for Fangyu. That snapped Gatho's head back.
Fangyu lands with an overhand left.
Gatho misses with a lunging right hand
and Fangyu counters with a solid body kick.
Gatho throws a leg kick but Fangyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fangyu throws a head kick but Gatho moves out of range.
Gatho throws an overhand right that lands on Fangyu's shoulder, as Fangyu tries to avoid the shot.
Fangyu lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fangyu slips a straight right by Gatho.
Gatho throws a sloppy body shot
and Fangyu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fangyu lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhu Fangyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fangyu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhu Fangyu! Zhu Fangyu retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke Serpent- . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Hill!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
LePew dodges the punch combination from Hill.
A low kick from LePew is predictable there
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
LePew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. LePew doesn't seem phased though.
LePew misses with a leg kick
and Hill counters with a right hand to the body.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill throws a series of punches but LePew moves out of range.
Hill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LePew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Hill.
Oh LePew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing.
LePew seems to have got his legs back now.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LePew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LePew shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Hill lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Pepe LePew has been cut.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but LePew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LePew slips a jab from Hill.
LePew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LePew there as he acknowledges the shot.
LePew misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as LePew shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LePew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Hill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Hill.
LePew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hill.
LePew looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LePew.
LePew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LePew is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is not content to let LePew control the position.
LePew is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hill controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hill gets back to full guard.
LePew has gone for a leg lock! Hill slips out almost immediately though and dives into LePew's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
LePew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.
Hill content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LePew looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hill passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pepe LePew's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch lands to the side of LePew 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LePew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Hill. That snapped LePew's head back.
LePew moves out of range as Hill strikes.
LePew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hill tries to avoid it but LePew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hill to the ground. Hill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill takes a swing at LePew's ribcage but misses.
Pepe LePew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but LePew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hill.
Hill misses with a hook. LePew ducked under it nicely.
Bobby Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LePew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Hill.
Hill lands a jab to the nose.
Hill misses with an uppercut. LePew saw that one coming.
LePew takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LePew.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LePew.
Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LePew doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill connects with a right hand. LePew shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by LePew.
Hill lands with an uppercut that bounces LePew off the cage and back into range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hill.
Bobby Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LePew on the side of the head.
Jab from Hill.
Hill throws an overhand right that drops LePew like a sack of potatoes! Hill dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Hill!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bobby Hill waved his t-shirt featuring CLOSING •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [LAST STOCK in 1DAY's logo in front of the cameras.
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