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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thanawat Kanokvichitra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanokvichitra's entrance music is Wai Khru Ram Muay. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thanawat Kanokvichitra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soul Evans!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans has Kanokvichitra up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kanokvichitra tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Kanokvichitra back against the cage.
Evans tries for a takedown but Kanokvichitra manages to get underhooks.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Kanokvichitra has the dominant position.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kanokvichitra lands a body shot.
Kanokvichitra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanokvichitra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Evans!
Kanokvichitra checks a leg kick.
Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kanokvichitra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Evans's head.
It looks like Soul Evans has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans throws a right hand that Kanokvichitra ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanokvichitra also avoids with ease.
Evans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kanokvichitra defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanokvichitra moves out of range of the leg kick from Evans.
Evans rushes Kanokvichitra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kanokvichitra breaks the clinch.
Kanokvichitra closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanokvichitra lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Evans.
Kanokvichitra manages to break the clinch.
Kanokvichitra moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Kanokvichitra.
Kanokvichitra lands a front kick.
Kanokvichitra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Evans looks gassed!
Kanokvichitra tries to clinch up.
Kanokvichitra lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Kanokvichitra lands a big head kick that sends Evans tumbling to the mat! Kanokvichitra takes a step backwards and waves Evans back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Evans is rocked!
Kanokvichitra connects with a solid leg kick.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Kanokvichitra finish him?
Kanokvichitra lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Evans out cold! Evans is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thanawat Kanokvichitra!
Thanawat Kanokvichitra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Diculous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diculous has chosen How you like me now - The Heavy 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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157 lbs
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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
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Parts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Diculous!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diculous.
Parts circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diculous darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diculous slips under a jab.
Parts moves into the clinch successfully.
Parts wants the takedown. Diculous is fighting it off but Parts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diculous's guard against the cage.
Parts throwing strikes but missing.
Diculous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parts is one step ahead there.
Parts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diculous is keeping the position for now.
Parts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Parts advances to full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diculous can't escape the position.
Diculous is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Diculous bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diculous!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diculous in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Parts stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Parts rushes Diculous and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diculous creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diculous wants to stall.
Parts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diculous is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diculous.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parts.
Diculous blocks a body shot from Parts.
Parts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diculous backwards.
Diculous misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Diculous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diculous is working Parts over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Diculous.
Diculous scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parts has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diculous clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Parts looking for the choke but no joy.
Diculous trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Even with his hooks in, Parts manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Parts working for the choke.
Parts missing with punches from the back.
Diculous can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts is persistently looking for the submission but Diculous is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parts is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diculous is defending well though. Parts let's go of the attempt for now.
Diculous turns into Parts and is now in his guard.
Diculous gets to his feet. Parts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Parts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parts moves into the clinch.
Parts has Diculous pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diculous manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Parts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Parts.
Diculous dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parts takes a shot to the head.
Parts lands a hook that snaps the head of Diculous backwards.
Diculous misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diculous gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parts.
Diculous misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diculous gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diculous blocks a body shot from Parts.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diculous.
Parts takes a shot to the head.
Parts manages to break the clinch.
Diculous avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Diculous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parts moves into the clinch successfully.
Diculous scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diculous misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Diculous.
Diculous blocking some punches.
Parts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Diculous.
Parts tries to work over Diculous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diculous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diculous softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diculous gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Parts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diculous connects with a right hand. Parts shakes it off.
Parts is rocked!
Parts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diculous sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parts somewhat.
Oh Parts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parts shoots for a takedown but Diculous saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diculous checks a leg kick.
Parts seems to have got his legs back now.
Parts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diculous avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Parts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diculous cracks Parts with a good jab.
Diculous lands an uppercut, right on the button! Parts tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Diculous!
Rick Diculous seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19 - 16 - 2 |
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gunner State!
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, Kyle Reese!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reese fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but State avoids it really well and circles away.
Reese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reese checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reese fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reese avoids the body shot from State.
Reese drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
State has his hands on Reese's head, controlling the position.
Reese trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reese throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as State works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State is pulling down on Reese's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reese jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reese throws a big right hand that misses.
State trying to control the position.
Reese throws a strike but State rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
State wants to pass the guard but Reese is keeping the position.
State trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State pushing down on Reese's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
State controlling the pace.
State prevents Reese from improving his position.
State wants to work for an arm triangle but Reese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
State scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reese tries to roll over but State keeps him under control.
Reese wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reese wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State blocks the strikes from Reese.
State controlling the pace.
State is trying to control. Reese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
State takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
State prevents Reese from improving his position.
Reese flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Reese misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Reese manages to get to full guard.
State trying to control the position from guard on top but Reese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State stays in close to Reese's body and controls the position.
State sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reese's guard.
Reese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from State.
State thows a huge punch but Reese dodges it nicely.
Reese blocking the ground and pound attempt from State.
State works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reese bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
State controlling Reese's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gunner State will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
State ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by State.
State instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reese blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reese as State tries to tie him up.
State goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from State fails to land.
State prevents the takedown attempt.
State goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
State scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reese lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down State.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reese.
State gets underhooks to prevent Reese's takedown attempt.
Reese takes a shot to the head.
Reese blocks an elbow strike from State.
A right hand to the body from Reese.
Reese is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunner State has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Reese.
State lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reese backwards.
State tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reese tries to score a body lock takedown but State shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reese digs a right hand into State's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on State's gas tank.
State tries to stall but Reese uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reese goes for a takedown attempt but State pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reese. State does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State gets a double leg takedown into Reese's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
State with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
State looking to sit in guard and control but Reese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reese throws a strike but State rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reese keeping moving, preventing State from controlling successfully.
State passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. State connects with a nice short shot to Reese's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, State seems content to control.
State throws a strike but Reese avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gunner State overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
State looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reese working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. State doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. State manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
State wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.
Reese has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but State can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
State controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese keeping moving, preventing State from controlling successfully.
Reese working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. State doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. State manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
State wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reese is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner State dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
State avoids the head kick by Reese.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reese.
State scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reese swings widly with a right hand
and Reese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
State throws a jab but it's blocked by Reese.
State misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reese scores with a hook.
State looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from State misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
State throws a hook but Reese avoids it easily.
Reese misses the shot to the body.
Reese misses with a body shot.
State misses with a two punch combination.
Reese misses with a kick to the body
and State makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reese scores a takedown into full mount!
State is trying to escape the mount.
State holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reese tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reese avoids the attempt from State to control.
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!
Reese lands with some vicious ground and pound - can State hang on?
Reese looking to finish State with some ground and pound. This is bad for State!
State wants to control but Reese is having none of it.
State regains half guard.
State is positioning himself well to prevent Reese advancing to mount.
Reese throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese lands with a punch from half guard.
State slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reese postures up.
Reese cracks State with a solid left hand.
State trying to keep a closed guard but Reese is proving a slippery customer.
State is really struggling to control Reese but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reese trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
State looking to control.
Reese throws a big elbow that misses.
Reese preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese postures up in State's guard and throws a big left but State blocks it.
Reese working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reese stands up over State, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reese would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reese accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kyle Reese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reese postures up.
Reese missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
State wants to control the position but Reese says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
State tries to roll over but Reese keeps him under control.
State keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Reese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think State 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner State!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gunner State made sure he mentioned Skin-Clothes Designing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tragically Hip- Thugs. Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. St. Elmo's Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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155 lbs
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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
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Walker lands a body shot.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Johnson swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
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!
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Walker.
Walker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevie Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Johnson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walker.
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!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Walker.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walker doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Walker tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Walker.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Walker pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walker.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Walker.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Stevie Walker has been cut.
Walker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
Walker defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stevie Walker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Walker slips a jab from Johnson.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker staying out of range there.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walker throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Walker only half commits.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson jabs Walker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Walker slips under a jab from Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Stevie Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walker throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walker.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walker at a distance.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Walker staying out of range there.
Johnson shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Johnson tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Walker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
It looks like Corey Johnson has been cut.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Walker misses with a knee strike.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corey Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker connects with a jab.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson 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.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
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 Stevie Walker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as Walker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Walker cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Walker slips under a jab from Johnson.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Walker.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Johnson swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Walker tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Walker avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walker rather than just go for the knockout.
Walker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Walker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Walker cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a head kick.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Walker's defenses.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker connects with the punch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Stevie Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Johnson.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Walker.
Nice uppercut there from Walker.
Walker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson stalks Walker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walker's face. Walker staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Walker avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walker.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stevie Walker!
Stevie Walker got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with It's A Fight blaring out of the sound system. Richard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Ashes They Shall Reap. Stan Richard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Richard!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Richard, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Richard against the cage but Richard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Richard, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Richard against the cage but Richard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richard avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Richard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Richard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richard has him pressed against the cage.
Richard blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Richard tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Richard is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Richard's head.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Richard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Richard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Richard is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Richard pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Richard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richard with a jab.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Richard misses with a body shot.
Richard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richard misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richard thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richard finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Richard.
Richard moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richard pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richard is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Richard looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing shots but Richard is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richard gets full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richard wants to sweep but no luck.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Richard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richard takes the fight into the clinch.
Richard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Richard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Richard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richard misses with a low kick.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Richard is out of range.
Richard lands a nice shot to the body.
Richard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Richard.
Richard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Richard tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richard.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richard.
Richard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richard looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Richard.
Richard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Richard blocks the leg kick.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richard is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Richard.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Richard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson slips under a jab from Richard.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Stan Richard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Richard lands.
Richard connects with a body shot.
Richard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Richard's head.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Richard misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richard leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richard misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Richard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richard throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richard moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richard misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Richard avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Richard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A jab from Richard misses.
Richard misses with a straight right.
Richard has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Richard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Richard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Richard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson jabs Richard right on the nose. Richard blinks but takes it well.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richard.
Richard misses with a looping left.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Richard.
Richard gets a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Richard lands a jab.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Richard counters with a thumping low kick.
Richard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richard lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richard thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Richard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Richard's legs.
Andy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard is looking to clinch.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richard lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Richard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richard works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Richard misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Richard moved away.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Richard.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Richard only half commits.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stan Richard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richard parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Richard to escape.
Richard dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Richard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richard keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Richard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Richard!
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Richard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Cattell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cattell comes to the cage accompanied by Brooks & Dunn - My Maria . Matt Hull is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
300 lbs
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28
300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Cattell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Hull!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull walks into a straight right hand from Cattell.
A jab from Cattell misses.
Hull moves away from the strike by Cattell.
Nice defenses there by Hull.
Hull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cattell to score with a decent uppercut.
Hull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cattell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cattell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hull.
Cattell lands a big right hand that sends Hull crashing to the mat! Cattell stays standing though and waves Hull back to his feet!
Hull is rocked!
Cattell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hull is still on wobbly legs! Can Cattell finish him?
Hull leaves his chin hanging out and Cattell seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hull crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Cattell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaydub Spliffenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Thing by Tone-Loc. Spliffenberger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roll 'em Up. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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29
215 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaydub Spliffenberger!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Spliffenberger tenderised Wesley's leg. Wesley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wesley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wesley misses with a hook. Spliffenberger ducked under it nicely.
Spliffenberger avoids the head kick by Wesley.
Wesley misses with a hook. Spliffenberger ducked under it nicely.
Wesley misses with a left hand
and Spliffenberger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wesley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spliffenberger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spliffenberger with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ryan Wesley has been cut.
Spliffenberger landing knees to the head.
Wesley is trying to break the clinch but Spliffenberger is controlling him.
Spliffenberger misses with a knee to the head.
Wesley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffenberger's elbow.
Spliffenberger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wesley is defending well for now.
Spliffenberger working Wesley over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliffenberger looking for a takedown.
Wesley is trying to break the clinch but Spliffenberger is controlling him.
Spliffenberger connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffenberger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wesley wants to break free but Spliffenberger has control.
Wesley takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee is keeping an eye on Spliffenberger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spliffenberger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spliffenberger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wesley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wesley is trying to force a seperation but Spliffenberger has the dominant position.
Spliffenberger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spliffenberger trying to land knees to the body.
Wesley managing to block the knees to the body from Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger scores with a knee to the head.
Spliffenberger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wesley is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Wesley.
Spliffenberger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wesley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliffenberger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wesley.
Wesley is trying to push Spliffenberger away but Spliffenberger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wesley tries a body shot but Spliffenberger blocks it.
Spliffenberger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spliffenberger misses with a knee strike.
Wesley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wesley tries to work over Spliffenberger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wesley has had enough of the clinch but Spliffenberger keeps him there for the moment.
Spliffenberger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spliffenberger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spliffenberger with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wesley avoids it.
Wesley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spliffenberger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spliffenberger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wesley avoids it.
Spliffenberger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wesley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wesley managing to block the knees to the body from Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger misses with a knee to the head.
Spliffenberger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spliffenberger lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spliffenberger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wesley is trying to stand up here but Spliffenberger is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Spliffenberger trying to pass the guard but Wesley defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spliffenberger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wesley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger prevents Wesley from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wesley wants to improve his position but Spliffenberger is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffenberger is looking to advance position but Wesley won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaydub Spliffenberger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Wesley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spliffenberger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wesley working hard to break the clinch.
Spliffenberger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wesley blocks it with crossed arms.
Wesley tightens his grip and picks Spliffenberger up, before dumping him to the ground. Spliffenberger manages to land in guard.
Wesley is looking to stand up but Spliffenberger won't let him.
Spliffenberger keeping moving, preventing Wesley from controlling successfully.
Wesley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spliffenberger is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wesley has his hands clasped together but Spliffenberger extends an breaks Wesley's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Spliffenberger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaydub Spliffenberger!
Jaydub Spliffenberger gave a mention to >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $32) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azathoth Yog-Sothoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yog-Sothoth has chosen Carol of the Old Ones 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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32
157 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azathoth Yog-Sothoth!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yog-Sothoth misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Yog-Sothoth misses
and Maddox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maddox shoots in but Yog-Sothoth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but Yog-Sothoth is just out of range.
Yog-Sothoth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maddox's sensitive parts.
Maddox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Azathoth Yog-Sothoth has been cut.
Maddox lands a nice hook to Yog-Sothoth's body. Yog-Sothoth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yog-Sothoth.
Yog-Sothoth is looking to clinch.
Yog-Sothoth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maddox counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Maddox as he connects with a hook.
Maddox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yog-Sothoth.
Maddox misses with a hook
and Yog-Sothoth counters with a body kick that stops Maddox in his tracks momentarily.
Yog-Sothoth thuds a left hand into Maddox's body.
A jab from Maddox misses.
Maddox takes one to the side of the head.
Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yog-Sothoth throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yog-Sothoth is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maddox misses the jab.
Maddox scores with a push kick.
Maddox throws a solid leg kick but Yog-Sothoth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maddox.
Yog-Sothoth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yog-Sothoth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maddox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yog-Sothoth looks for the body kick but Maddox saw that one coming.
Yog-Sothoth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
Yog-Sothoth scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth misses with a few strikes there.
Yog-Sothoth tries to clinch up.
Azathoth Yog-Sothoth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yog-Sothoth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maddox lands with an overhand left.
Yog-Sothoth misses with a straight left.
Yog-Sothoth lunges at Maddox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maddox's hand.
Yog-Sothoth ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
Maddox throws a chopping leg kick but Yog-Sothoth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yog-Sothoth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maddox shoots for a takedown but Yog-Sothoth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Yog-Sothoth.
Yog-Sothoth is looking to clinch.
Maddox misses with a straight right.
Yog-Sothoth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Maddox misses with a hook
and Maddox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yog-Sothoth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yog-Sothoth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab.
Yog-Sothoth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brian Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yog-Sothoth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azathoth Yog-Sothoth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Azathoth Yog-Sothoth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maddox throws a big shot that misses.
Yog-Sothoth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maddox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yog-Sothoth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maddox rather than just go for the knockout.
Maddox needs to keep his hands up - Yog-Sothoth had a free shot at his head there.
Yog-Sothoth digs a good hook to Maddox's body.
Maddox tried to score with a low kick but Yog-Sothoth checks it.
Maddox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yog-Sothoth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maddox counters with a straight right hand.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Yog-Sothoth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox misses with a leg kick
and Yog-Sothoth counters with a big head kick but Maddox shrugs it off.
Maddox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maddox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maddox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yog-Sothoth wants to get back to full guard.
Yog-Sothoth moves into full guard.
Yog-Sothoth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yog-Sothoth keeping full guard, as Maddox tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maddox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maddox throws a big right hand that misses.
Maddox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maddox tries to score with some ground and pound. Yog-Sothoth controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yog-Sothoth is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maddox connects with a decent elbow.
Yog-Sothoth regains half guard, as Maddox was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yog-Sothoth is trying to get back to full guard.
Maddox working over Yog-Sothoth with some ground and pound. Yog-Sothoth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maddox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yog-Sothoth sees it coming and defends easily.
Maddox 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.
Yog-Sothoth won't allow Maddox to pass to mount.
Yog-Sothoth wants to get back to full guard.
Maddox thows a huge punch but Yog-Sothoth dodges it nicely.
Yog-Sothoth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maddox pushing down on Yog-Sothoth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yog-Sothoth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is working for a submission of some sort.
Yog-Sothoth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddox.
Brian Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maddox is looking for a kimura here.
Maddox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yog-Sothoth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maddox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Azathoth Yog-Sothoth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Yog-Sothoth off balance momentarily.
Yog-Sothoth takes the fight into the clinch.
Yog-Sothoth lands an elbow that stopped Maddox in his tracks for a moment.
Maddox prevents a body shot from Yog-Sothoth.
Maddox avoids the elbow strike from Yog-Sothoth, against the cage.
Maddox looking for a takedown.
Maddox working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth swings wildly with an uppercut but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Yog-Sothoth fails to land.
Yog-Sothoth struggles to land a body shot inside as Maddox controls his hands.
Maddox dodges an elbow strike from Yog-Sothoth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yog-Sothoth tries to work over Maddox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yog-Sothoth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maddox avoids it.
Yog-Sothoth prevents a body shot from Maddox.
Yog-Sothoth lands a shoulder strike.
Maddox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yog-Sothoth is looking to control Maddox's arms but Maddox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yog-Sothoth has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Maddox has denied him.
Yog-Sothoth tries to throw a body punch but Maddox avoids it by throwing Yog-Sothoth back against the cage.
Yog-Sothoth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yog-Sothoth tries to work over Maddox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yog-Sothoth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yog-Sothoth throws an elbow but misses.
Maddox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yog-Sothoth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yog-Sothoth throws a head punch that misses.
Maddox lands with a left to the head.
Maddox misses with some punches.
Yog-Sothoth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maddox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Yog-Sothoth.
Maddox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yog-Sothoth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maddox blocks a body shot from Yog-Sothoth.
Maddox dodges an elbow strike from Yog-Sothoth.
Yog-Sothoth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maddox managing to block the knees to the body from Yog-Sothoth.
Yog-Sothoth missing with knees to the body.
Yog-Sothoth lands an elbow inside that Maddox shrugs off.
Yog-Sothoth landing knees to the head.
Maddox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yog-Sothoth lands an elbow that stopped Maddox in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yog-Sothoth.
Maddox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yog-Sothoth pushes off an throws an elbow but Maddox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maddox lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maddox working aggressively here.
Yog-Sothoth misses with an elbow over the top.
Maddox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maddox dodges an elbow strike from Yog-Sothoth.
A short right from Maddox on the inside.
Yog-Sothoth misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azathoth Yog-Sothoth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azathoth Yog-Sothoth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yog-Sothoth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maddox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yog-Sothoth won't be happy with that.
Yog-Sothoth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maddox wants to work for an arm triangle but Yog-Sothoth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yog-Sothoth is pressing down on Maddox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maddox throwing strikes from guard but Yog-Sothoth blocks nicely.
Yog-Sothoth manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yog-Sothoth punching from mount but Maddox doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox tries to hold on but Yog-Sothoth postures up.
Maddox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maddox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yog-Sothoth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maddox has worked his arm free - good work by Maddox!
Maddox tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is trying to control Yog-Sothoth's posture but Yog-Sothoth avoids it.
Maddox tries to bench press Yog-Sothoth off him but Yog-Sothoth keeps the position.
Maddox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yog-Sothoth prevents Maddox from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yog-Sothoth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Azathoth Yog-Sothoth was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yog-Sothoth tries to score with a low kick but Maddox moves his leg out of the way.
Maddox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maddox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yog-Sothoth momentarily.
Maddox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yog-Sothoth throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No luck for Maddox with that takedown attempt.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yog-Sothoth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maddox throws a big right hand that misses.
Maddox won't allow Yog-Sothoth to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yog-Sothoth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yog-Sothoth working a defensive guard here.
Maddox won't allow Yog-Sothoth to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox had his way with Azathoth Yog-Sothoth in that round.
The cut man is working on Azathoth Yog-Sothoth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maddox connects with a single shot there.
Yog-Sothoth connects with an inside leg kick.
Yog-Sothoth lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Maddox misses.
Azathoth Yog-Sothoth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yog-Sothoth stuffs the takedown.
Maddox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maddox feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maddox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yog-Sothoth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox passes Yog-Sothoth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maddox connects with a nice short shot to Yog-Sothoth's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox with the ground and pound but Yog-Sothoth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yog-Sothoth is keeping the position for now.
Maddox is looking to work some ground and pound but Yog-Sothoth has wrist control.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yog-Sothoth is keeping the position for now.
Yog-Sothoth looking for a sweep. Not yet Yog-Sothoth, not yet.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Yog-Sothoth keeps moving.
Yog-Sothoth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maddox won't allow Yog-Sothoth to sweep him here.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yog-Sothoth wants to sweep but no luck.
Maddox landing with the ground and pound.
Yog-Sothoth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yog-Sothoth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yog-Sothoth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yog-Sothoth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maddox looking to sit in guard and control but Yog-Sothoth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yog-Sothoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maddox is keeping the position for now.
Yog-Sothoth won't allow Maddox to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox keeping full guard, as Yog-Sothoth tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maddox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yog-Sothoth is one step ahead there.
Yog-Sothoth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yog-Sothoth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maddox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Maddox!
A victorious Brian Maddox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Suraski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Human Sacrifice. Dave Suraski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Suraski!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suraski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Suraski both land. Nice combination.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suraski.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the liver by Suraski. Beautiful body shot.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva takes a swing at Suraski's ribcage but misses.
Suraski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suraski's waist but Suraski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Dave Suraski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suraski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Suraski.
Suraski throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Suraski blocks the leg kick.
Suraski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suraski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suraski fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suraski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva scores with the left hand. Suraski knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suraski misses with a two punch combination.
Suraski throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suraski moves out of range of the body kick.
Suraski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suraski lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Suraski. That snapped Silva's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva tries to work over Suraski's front leg with a kick but Suraski checks it.
Silva misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suraski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suraski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Suraski moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Suraski blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suraski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suraski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva postures up.
Suraski wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Suraski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suraski 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.
Silva trying to control but Suraski is working from the bottom.
Suraski being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rich Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Suraski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Suraski scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Suraski misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Suraski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suraski manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva dives in and grabs Suraski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suraski pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraski tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suraski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Silva misses.
Suraski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suraski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suraski manages to avoid it.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Suraski lands a jab.
Suraski doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Suraski.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suraski throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Suraski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Suraski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suraski works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Suraski misses with the combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suraski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Suraski misses the shot to the body.
Suraski missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suraski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Suraski throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suraski's corner calls for a 1-2. Suraski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Suraski misses the target.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suraski scores with a shot to the body.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suraski lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Suraski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suraski stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Suraski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Silva.
Silva 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.
Silva lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suraski is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Suraski is having none of it.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski regains half guard.
Suraski is looking to escape.
Suraski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Silva jumps into side control!
Suraski taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suraski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suraski wants to control but Silva postures up.
Suraski is trying to improve his position.
Suraski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working away.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suraski tries to improve position but can't.
Silva wants to control but Suraski is keeping him busy.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva trying to control the position but Suraski is working away.
Suraski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraski throws a big elbow that misses.
Suraski pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suraski is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Suraski works his way into side control.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suraski trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suraski wants to stand but Silva is controlling his arm.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suraski's best efforts.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suraski swivels and escapes.
Suraski looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Suraski wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Suraski fails with the takedown.
Suraski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suraski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suraski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suraski throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Suraski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suraski misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Suraski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Suraski throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva is looking to wear down Suraski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suraski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suraski misses with a series of wild punches.
Suraski just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Suraski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Suraski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suraski looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Suraski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva throws a series of punches but Suraski avoids them all with ease.
Silva misses with a low kick as Suraski jumps back.
Suraski blocks a jab.
Suraski throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Dave Suraski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suraski's waist but Suraski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Suraski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dave Suraski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suraski punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suraski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suraski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suraski moves away.
Suraski clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva is looking to chop away at Suraski's legs.
Suraski works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Suraski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva 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.
Suraski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Suraski scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suraski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraski misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Suraski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suraski circles away.
Suraski wants to clinch.
Suraski misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Suraski does no damage.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Suraski.
Silva swings for the body but Suraski moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suraski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 Suraski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suraski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A right-left combo lands from Suraski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Suraski really 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.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Suraski misses.
Suraski tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suraski.
Suraski avoids the body shot from Silva.
Suraski avoids the body shot from Silva.
No joy there for Suraski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suraski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Suraski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Suraski throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva 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.
Silva jabs at Suraski's body.
Suraski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Suraski off balance momentarily.
Suraski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suraski swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suraski won't be happy with that.
Silva taking a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Suraski is trying to improve his position.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suraski keeps working.
Suraski is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Suraski with a big right hand but Suraski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Silva controlling the position.
Suraski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Suraski is trying to improve his position.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suraski keeps working.
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Suraski to his feet.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suraski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suraski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suraski lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Suraski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva moves out of range as Suraski strikes.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suraski digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suraski.
Nice defenses there by Suraski.
Suraski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Suraski throws a big shot that misses.
Suraski punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Suraski moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Sloppy strikes from Suraski. Those never looked like landing.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva slips under a jab.
Suraski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Suraski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Sloppy strikes from Suraski. Those never looked like landing.
Suraski misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva misses with a low kick.
Suraski throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Suraski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva tries to work over Suraski's front leg with a kick but Suraski checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva had his way with Dave Suraski in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suraski.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suraski's waist but Suraski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suraski checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Suraski misses the target.
Suraski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Suraski misses the target.
Suraski throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Suraski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suraski misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva looks for the body kick but Suraski saw that one coming.
Suraski looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suraski throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Suraski misses with the combination.
Suraski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Suraski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Suraski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Suraski fails to land with a series of punches.
Suraski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suraski's guard.
Suraski 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.
Suraski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Suraski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suraski's head.
Silva is pushing down on Suraski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suraski is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suraski wants to get back to full guard.
Suraski is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Suraski wants to get back to full guard.
Suraski is looking to get back to is feet but Silva passes into side control.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rich Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva grinds an elbow into Suraski's temple.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Suraski some visible discomfort.
Silva working away.
Suraski wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Silva 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 Suraski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silva working the body and head with strikes.
Suraski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva is keen to just control but Suraski is a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva prevents Suraski from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Suraski defends the submission attempt.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suraski is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suraski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suraski shrugs it off.
Suraski working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Silva!
Rich Silva retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rich Silva waved his t-shirt featuring Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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