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TTFC Tuesday Night Fights 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stemm's Face The Pain. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Welch!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors moves out of range of the body kick.
Majors takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Welch tries to keep at a distance but Majors has taken the fight into the clinch.
Majors successfully pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Majors working a defensive guard but Welch manages to pass into side control anyway.
Welch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Welch in the domination position with Majors hanging on.
Welch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Welch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majors keeps working.
Majors is working to avoid the ground and pound but Welch connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors pushes Welch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Welch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Majors parries the strikes from Welch easily there. Welch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Majors to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Welch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Welch throws a strike aimed at the side of Majors's head but Majors avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majors keeps working.
Majors is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Welch off and has taken his back!
Welch defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Majors's arms.
I really don't envy Welch right now.
Can Welch hold on?! Majors is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Welch wants to escape the position.
Majors has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Welch.
You can see the frustration on Welch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Majors.
Majors 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majors keeps control of the position as Welch tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Welch as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Majors!
Majors softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Majors doesn't have the hooks in and Welch manages to turn into his guard.
Majors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Welch preventing the sweep.
Welch postures up in Majors's guard and throws a big left but Majors blocks it.
Majors has control of Welch's left arm, preventing Welch from doing any damage.
Welch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majors wants to stand up but Welch is controlling him.
Welch wants to control from the top but Majors keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Welch throws a leg kick
and Majors counters with a nice body kick.
Bryan Welch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majors avoids the body shot from Welch.
Welch misses with a body shot.
Majors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Welch.
Welch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Majors looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Majors shoots in for a takedown but Welch shows good takedown defense.
Majors 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.
Majors trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom.
Welch trying to control the position.
Majors makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors wants to get up but he can't break Welch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Majors trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majors stands up from Welch's guard - Majors perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welch fails to land with a series of punches.
Majors pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Welch stuffs the takedown attempt from Majors. Majors gets slowly back to his feet.
Majors has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emory Majors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Welch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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 Emory Majors will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Majors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Welch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Welch.
Welch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Majors counters with a thumping low kick.
Welch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Welch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majors throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Welch's waist but Welch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Majors off to one side.
Majors tries to score a power double leg takedown but Welch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Majors somewhat.
Majors dives in and scores a takedown into Welch's guard.
Majors lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Welch unloading with bombs!
Majors keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Welch lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Welch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Welch lands a big elbow.
Emory Majors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Majors is trying to escape the mount.
Majors is working hard here to advance position.
Welch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majors tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Majors tries to hold on but Welch pushes him away.
Welch controlling from the full mount.
Welch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majors is looking to escape.
Majors keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Majors is in a horrible position here. Welch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch is landing with some decent strikes but Majors is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Majors avoids a series of strikes thrown by Welch.
Welch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majors gets back to half guard.
Majors wants to get back to full guard.
Majors moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Welch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Majors wants to sweep but no luck.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Welch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors working a defensive guard here.
Majors is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors blocks the strikes from Welch.
Majors throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Majors is looking for a kimura here.
Majors lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Welch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Welch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Majors counters with a nice double leg into side control. Welch won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Welch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Majors cracks Welch with a big right hand but Welch just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Majors working the ground and pound from side control.
Majors cracks Welch with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majors trying to control the position but Welch is working away.
Welch wants to get back to his feet.
Majors works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Majors stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Welch swings widly with a right hand
and Majors counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors stalling.
Majors is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Majors prevents Welch from improving his position.
Welch pushes Majors off looking to stand but Majors dives back in and keeps control.
Majors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Welch wants to improve his position but Majors is controlling well.
Majors postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Welch to stand up.
Majors takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Majors slips a jab from Welch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Welch jabs at Majors's body.
Welch misses with the combination.
Welch misses with a lunging right hand
and Majors counters with a takedown into side control.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majors tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Majors is looking to take a break and control but Welch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Welch taking a bit of punishment here - Majors scoring with strikes.
Majors controlling the position from side mount.
Majors working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch is looking for a sweep.
Majors is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Welch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Majors decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Majors gets a clinch.
Majors can't find room to land a body shot as Welch controls the action.
Welch wants to get back to striking at distance but Majors won't allow it.
Majors wants to stall.
Welch is trying to push Majors away but Majors has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors has Welch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Welch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Majors pulls guard effortlessly.
Majors wants to get back to his feet but Welch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Majors keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Majors wants to stand but Welch is controlling the position.
Majors manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Welch dodges the punch combination from Majors.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Welch thuds his shin into the meat of Majors's side.
Majors with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emory Majors showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Majors has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emory Majors!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainbow Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillan comes to the cage accompanied by Kick Ass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Dillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rainbow Trout!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trout misses with a head kick.
Dillan avoids the head kick by Trout.
Dillan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trout momentarily.
A good leg kick by Trout.
Trout avoids the body shot from Dillan.
Trout throws a shot to the body.
Trout misses with a low kick.
Dillan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trout counters with a good, hard body kick but Dillan shrugs it off.
Trout has Dillan up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillan trying to control the position but instead, Trout has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dillan into the cage.
Dillan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trout walks away with a smile on his face. Dillan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dillan looks to land a combination but Trout avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rainbow Trout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trout tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dillan is able to avoid easily.
Trout lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trout looks to land a body kick but Dillan moved away.
Trout misses with a low kick.
Trout tries to clinch up but Dillan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillan lands a nice hook to Trout's body. Trout takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Dillan misses.
Trout is looking to slow Dillan down with leg kicks.
Dillan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trout quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Trout pushes Dillan off looking to stand but Dillan dives back in and keeps 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!
Trout tries to roll over but Dillan keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillan working over Trout with some ground and pound. Trout looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trout has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillan is working away from the top position though.
Dillan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dillan works his way into full mount!
Trout is in a horrible position here. Dillan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillan working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dillan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dillan scoring with strikes but Trout is staying in there.
Dillan landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillan won't let Trout get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Trout wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dillan.
Dillan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dillan raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Dillan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dillan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Trout has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dillan 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.
Dillan lands a big shot there that rocks Trout but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dillan working the ground and pound effectively.
Dillan wants to control the pace but Trout is squirming around nicely.
Dillan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Trout because Dillan loaded up on that one.
Dillan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillan landing strikes from the mount and Trout is in trouble!
Dillan controlling the pace for now.
Trout is working to get back to half guard.
Dillan working the ground and pound effectively.
Dillan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dillan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillan breaks from Trout's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dillan trying to control but Trout is having none of it.
The referee warns Trout that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Dillan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trout tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dillan misses with a wild combination.
Trout is looking to slow Dillan down with leg kicks.
Trout throws a front kick that sends Dillan stumbling back into the cage.
Dillan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Trout.
Dillan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillan misses with a straight left.
Trout tries to move into range but Dillan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trout. Trout obviously looking to wear him down.
Dillan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trout can do to turn this around?
Dillan sizes up Trout with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trout throws a front kick that sends Dillan stumbling back into the cage.
Dillan throws a poor cross that misses
and Trout counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Trout tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dillan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Trout.
Jab by Trout.
Trout dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dillan. That did some damage!
Trout fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dillan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillan blocks the body kick.
Trout connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trout bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillan swings for the body but Trout moves out of range.
Trout connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trout ducks right into an uppercut from Dillan.
A big right from Trout misses.
Trout looks to land a body kick but Dillan moved away.
Trout swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dillan.
Dillan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trout tries a low kick but Dillan avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trout tries a head kick but it misses.
Trout instigates a clinch.
Dillan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trout to keep the fight standing.
Dillan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillan taking a breather.
Dillan pulls Trout into guard.
Trout tries to stand but Dillan is controlling from the bottom.
Trout stands and steps away. Dillan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Trout.
Dillan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trout lands a head kick!
Dillan misses with a takedown attempt - Trout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Dillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trout throws a body kick that misses.
Trout lands a head shot.
Trout throws a sloppy head kick and Dillan moves out of range easily.
Trout keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trout throws a leg kick but Dillan moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainbow Trout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Trout misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trout tries to work over Dillan's front leg with a kick but Dillan checks it.
Dillan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trout.
Dillan throws a lazy uppercut
and Trout counters with a stiff right hand.
Trout misses with a hook. Dillan ducked under it nicely.
Trout tries to land a front kick but Dillan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trout cracks the inside of Dillan's front leg.
Dillan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dillan throws a right hand that Trout ducks under and follows up with a left that Trout also avoids with ease.
Dillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout throws a head kick that half lands.
Dillan throws a right hand that Trout ducks under and follows up with a left that Trout also avoids with ease.
Dillan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trout.
Dillan throws the left hand but Trout avoids the punch easily.
Dillan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trout can pounce on him.
Trout slips a jab and a cross from Dillan.
Dillan misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dillan throws a looping overhand right but Trout ducks down to avoid it.
Rainbow Trout seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillan misses with a wild body shot.
Trout lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillan's sensitive parts.
Trout misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trout.
Dillan misses with a double jab.
Trout throws a lazy right hand but Dillan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trout.
Trout is looking to land body kicks.
Dillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trout lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dillan misses with a double jab
and Trout counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dillan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillan swings for the body but Trout moves out of range.
Dillan throws a hook but Trout blocks it.
Trout misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillan misses with a double jab.
Trout throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dillan.
Dillan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trout stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillan throws a jab when Trout was well out of range.
Dillan shoots in for a takedown but Trout shows good takedown defense.
Trout throws a sloppy head kick and Dillan moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trout throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trout lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dillan takes a step back to recover.
Trout clinches.
Dillan looking to stall.
Trout pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trout missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillan avoiding damage as Trout throws knees to the body.
Trout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trout with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rainbow Trout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trout has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainbow Trout!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lakanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Giving In-- As made famous by Adema. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lakanik!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lakanik manages to avoid it.
Lakanik misses with a body kick.
Deschain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lakanik eats them both and turns towards Deschain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like John Lakanik has been cut.
Deschain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deschain lands with an uppercut that bounces Lakanik off the cage and back into range.
Lakanik scores with a sloppy right hand. Deschain should have avoided that one.
Lakanik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Deschain - just one landing.
Deschain thows a body shot but no joy.
Lakanik tries to sprawl but Deschain drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deschain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lakanik is refusing to be controlled, as Deschain sits in half guard.
Lakanik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deschain scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deschain prevents Lakanik from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lakanik is trying to control but can't.
Deschain throwing shots but Lakanik is blocking nicely.
Deschain wants to take a breather but Lakanik is having none of it.
Lakanik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deschain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lakanik defending well though.
Lakanik regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Deschain.
Lakanik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Deschain tries to reverse the position but Lakanik maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik avoids the attempt from Deschain to control.
Lakanik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deschain is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deschain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lakanik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is working to get back to half guard.
Deschain wants to hold on but Lakanik pushes him away.
Deschain sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Deschain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deschain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lakanik trying to control but Deschain is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lakanik is one step ahead there.
Deschain keeping moving, preventing Lakanik from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Lakanik was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Deschain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deschain misses with a straight left.
Lakanik misses with the body kick
and Deschain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deschain is looking for a kimura here.
Deschain is trying to control. Lakanik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lakanik'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.
Nice jab there from Deschain.
Lakanik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deschain sprawls well. Deschain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lakanik gets slowly back to his feet.
Lakanik throws a head kick that misses.
Lakanik misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Deschain.
Deschain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lakanik is out of range and Deschain settles back down.
Deschain connects with a crisp jab.
Deschain connects with a body shot that sends Lakanik's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lakanik throws a push kick but Deschain slaps the foot to one side.
Deschain blocks a head kick by Lakanik.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deschain.
Lakanik just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Deschain. That snapped Lakanik's head back.
That has opened up John Lakanik's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakanik slips under a jab from Deschain.
Deschain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lakanik's waist but Lakanik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deschain off to one side.
Lakanik tries to clinch there but Deschain circles away.
Lakanik wants to clinch up but Deschain keeps it at a distance.
Lakanik throws a wild body kick that Deschain sees coming a mile off.
Lakanik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deschain.
Deschain moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lakanik.
Deschain blocks a head kick by Lakanik.
Deschain misses with an uppercut
and Lakanik counters with a head kick that drops Deschain to the mat! Deschain scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Deschain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lakanik's guard.
Deschain landing with the ground and pound.
Lakanik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deschain is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain trying to control but Lakanik is working from the bottom.
Lakanik looking for a sweep. Not yet Lakanik, not yet.
Deschain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Deschain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deschain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deschain working Lakanik over with strikes.
Deschain 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.
Deschain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lakanik has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is keen to just control but Lakanik is a slippery customer.
Deschain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lakanik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lakanik controls Deschain momentarily but Deschain frees himself.
Deschain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lakanik has his feet on Deschain's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lakanik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lakanik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deschain was well out of range. Poor timing from Lakanik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deschain.
Lakanik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lakanik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deschain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lakanik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lakanik.
Lakanik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Deschain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lakanik can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Deschain.
Lakanik is breathing heavily.
Lakanik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lakanik, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deschain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lakanik manages to avoid it.
Deschain works the jab nicely.
Deschain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Deschain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Deschain. Beautiful body shot.
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 Roland Deschain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Lakanik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Lakanik.
Lakanik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deschain finds it's way round the side to connect with Lakanik's head.
Deschain with a nice cross.
Lakanik wants to clinch up but Deschain keeps it at a distance.
Lakanik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deschain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deschain misses with a hook to the body
and Lakanik counters with a big head kick but Deschain shrugs it off.
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!
Lakanik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John Lakanik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lakanik.
Lakanik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deschain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lakanik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deschain somewhat.
Deschain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Deschain. Those never looked like landing.
Roland Deschain is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakanik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lakanik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deschain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lakanik tries to clinch but Deschain is having none of it.
Deschain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lakanik lands with a nice combination. Deschain backs away looking to recover.
Deschain avoids a kick to the body.
Deschain throws a lazy right hand but Lakanik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Deschain both land. Nice combination.
The cut above John Lakanik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lakanik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deschain throws a low kick, looking for Lakanik's leg but Lakanik calmly moves out of range.
Deschain lands a nice shot to the body.
Lakanik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Deschain misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deschain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lakanik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik struggling a bit here.
Deschain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
John Lakanik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deschain tries to advance to mount but Lakanik denies him.
Deschain creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lakanik sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Deschain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deschain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Deschain scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roland Deschain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Lakanik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roland Deschain!
Roland Deschain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agamemnon Coon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Agamemnon Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coon.
Coon misses with an uppercut.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Coon keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Rogers as he connects with a hook.
Coon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coon throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but Coon is having none of it.
Rogers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rogers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers swings wildly with an uppercut but Coon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon wants the takedown. Rogers is fighting it off but Coon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rogers's guard against the cage.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coon is controlling him.
Coon throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogers wants to stand but Coon is controlling the position.
Coon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coon pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coon thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
Coon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Coon is controlling him well.
Coon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rogers to regain full guard.
Coon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogers wants to stand up but Coon is controlling him.
Rogers pushes Coon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Coon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rogers thinking.
Rogers looks gassed!
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Coon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
Coon misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coon misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon cracks Rogers with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rogers tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Coon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rogers is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agamemnon Coon!
After the fight, Agamemnon Coon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yorick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salita has chosen Lose Yourself by Eminem as his entrance music. Nicky Salita is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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World class 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yorick Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Salita!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Salita's front leg but catches the back leg as Salita tries to avoid it.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salita throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brown wants to improve his position but Salita is controlling well.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Salita sits in half guard.
Salita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Salita has control of the leg.
Salita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salita is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salita trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salita looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Salita is working from the bottom.
Salita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Brown is trying to keep Salita in close.
Salita wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Salita stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salita trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Salita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salita moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown wants to slow Salita down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salita backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salita works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Salita. Beautiful body shot.
Salita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Salita throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salita scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Salita dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Salita misses with the combination.
Salita shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Salita counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Salita.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Salita misses with an uppercut.
Brown throws a leg kick but Salita checks it.
Salita just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicky Salita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salita.
Salita tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Nicky Salita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown thumps Salita with a low kick.
Salita throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Salita blocks the leg kick.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salita takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Salita misses with a body shot.
Salita throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Salita is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Salita is just out of range.
Yorick Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Salita counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salita lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Salita tries to clinch up.
Yorick Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Salita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown is rocked!
Salita is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Salita shuts the power down on Brown. Lights out, game over! Salita is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicky Salita!
Post fight, Nicky Salita stared into the camera and said 'I hunt to kill... enough said. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxime Oppong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giorgio Valentino has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Giorgio Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maxime Oppong!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Valentino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentino.
Oppong digs a good hook to Valentino's body.
Nice body punch from Valentino.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentino, right into the meat.
Valentino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valentino counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentino lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Valentino.
Valentino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oppong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Oppong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Giorgio Valentino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentino digs a good body shot into Oppong's ribs.
Valentino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oppong is rocked!
Valentino lands a big right hook! Oppong looks hurt but is still standing! Valentino lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Oppong falls down and Valentino dives in with a huge hammer fist! Oppong's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Valentino runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giorgio Valentino!
After winning the bout, Giorgio Valentino thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Hymn . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday scores with a nice head shot.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
Holliday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
Holliday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacLeod is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
MacLeod parries the strikes from Holliday easily there. Holliday is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable MacLeod to escape.
Holliday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holliday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacLeod is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Holliday is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Holliday closes the distance and clinches up with MacLeod, looking for a takedown. Holliday pushes MacLeod against the cage but MacLeod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Holliday.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacLeod throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
MacLeod stuffs the takedown.
Holliday attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holliday connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Holliday avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod moves out of range as Holliday strikes.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a decent looking hook.
MacLeod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacLeod.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
MacLeod looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Holliday shoots in for a double leg but MacLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacLeod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holliday.
Holliday with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
Holliday drops his hands momentarily and MacLeod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacLeod thows a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holliday.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacLeod as he jumps to the side.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
Holliday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holliday wants to control but MacLeod is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holliday fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doc Holliday will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacLeod sprawls well. MacLeod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor MacLeod is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on MacLeod's shoulder, as MacLeod tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Holliday missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod tests Holliday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday throws a leg kick which misses MacLeod's front leg but catches the back leg as MacLeod tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacLeod counters with a left to the body.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Holliday thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
MacLeod scores with a jab. Holliday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacLeod avoids a kick to the body.
Holliday shoots for a takedown but MacLeod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacLeod lands the left hand.
Holliday finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holliday throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacLeod.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
Holliday misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hollidays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holliday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacLeod defends it nicely.
Connor MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday throws a chopping leg kick but MacLeod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Holliday.
Holliday slips under a jab from MacLeod.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a series of strikes that have Holliday backpedaling.
Holliday turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holliday tries to work over MacLeod's front leg with a kick but MacLeod checks it.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Holliday lands a nice shot that snaps MacLeod's head back.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
Holliday slips a jab from MacLeod.
Holliday drives through with a takedown into MacLeod's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holliday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holliday prevents MacLeod from getting back to his feet.
Holliday wants to control from the top but MacLeod keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holliday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holliday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacLeod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacLeod keeping full guard, as Holliday tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod wants to stand and escape but Holliday is having none of it.
MacLeod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacLeod throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
Holliday misses with a low kick.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
Holliday swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacLeod lands a head shot.
Holliday defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
MacLeod defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Holliday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Holliday's head but Holliday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacLeod.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holliday.
Holliday takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacLeod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holliday on the side of the head.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
Holliday throws the left hand but MacLeod avoids the punch easily.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Holliday.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holliday.
Holliday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacLeod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacLeod is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Holliday tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacLeod is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday lands with a right hand.
Holliday tests MacLeod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is looking to chop away at MacLeod's legs.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
MacLeod jabs at Holliday's body.
Holliday tries a low kick but MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
Holliday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holliday throws a jab when MacLeod was well out of range.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a head kick that misses.
MacLeod 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.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacLeod defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holliday's hands.
Holliday tries to move into range but MacLeod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday cracks MacLeod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacLeod 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richtor Schkayle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schkayle comes to the cage accompanied by Fast Lane. McGrady has chosen Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richtor Schkayle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schkayle cracks McGrady with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGrady cracks Schkayle with an open hand slap.
Schkayle throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGrady misses with a wild combination.
McGrady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schkayle swivels and escapes.
Schkayle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schkayle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGrady. Schkayle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schkayle scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schkayle, right into the meat.
McGrady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schkayle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schkayle tries to clinch up.
McGrady swings for the body but Schkayle moves out of range.
Schkayle tries to work over McGrady's front leg with a kick but McGrady checks it.
Schkayle lands with a shot to the body.
Schkayle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGrady.
Schkayle scores with a leg kick.
Schkayle throws a head kick but McGrady moves out of range.
McGrady has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schkayle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schkayle takes a swing at McGrady's ribcage but misses.
A cross from McGrady lands.
Schkayle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGrady shoots and misses
and Schkayle counters with a nice leg kick.
Schkayle forces McGrady back against the cage and clinches.
McGrady displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schkayle up against the cage.
McGrady working aggressively here.
Schkayle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGrady in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schkayle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Schkayle is predictable there
and McGrady counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady misses with an uppercut.
McGrady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schkayle throws a low kick but McGrady avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady lands with an uppercut that bounces Schkayle off the cage and back into range.
Schkayle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrady thows a body shot but no joy.
McGrady tries a head kick but it misses.
Schkayle throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGrady.
Schkayle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schkayle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGrady throws a looping overhand right but Schkayle ducks down to avoid it.
McGrady moves out of range of the body kick.
Schkayle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGrady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGrady gets a double leg takedown into Schkayle's guard.
Schkayle is pulling down on McGrady's head to control his posture.
McGradyis looking to pass into half guard but Schkayle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schkayle is in guard.
Schkayle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schkayle wants to get up but he can't break McGrady's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McGrady 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.
McGrady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schkayle wants to control but McGrady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schkayle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McGrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schkayle's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schkayle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGrady thows a huge punch but Schkayle dodges it nicely.
Schkayle blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGrady.
McGrady slips a nice elbow through Schkayle's hands, connecting with Schkayle's forehead.
McGrady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schkayle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schkayle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrady.
McGrady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schkayle keeps working.
Schkayle trying to hold on to McGrady's head to control him but McGrady postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richtor Schkayle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schkayle throws a low kick but McGrady moves out of range easily.
Schkayle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGrady manages to avoid it.
McGrady connects with a single shot there.
Schkayle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schkayle.
McGrady keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schkayle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGrady on the side of the head.
McGrady darts in and clinches Schkayle up against the cage.
McGrady stalling in the clinch but Schkayle improves position.
McGrady content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGrady is looking for a takedown.
McGrady misses with the head strike.
McGrady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schkayle is trying to push McGrady away but McGrady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGrady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schkayle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGrady trying to control the position but instead, Schkayle has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGrady into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady has Schkayle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schkayle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Richtor Schkayle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob McGrady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schkayle.
Schkayle misses with a punch to the body.
McGrady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schkayle is defending well.
McGrady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schkayle thuds his shin into the meat of McGrady's side.
McGrady 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.
McGrady takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGrady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGrady is breathing heavily.
McGrady misses with a straight right.
Schkayle cracks the inside of McGrady's front leg.
McGrady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGrady takes a swing at Schkayle's ribcage but misses.
Schkayle tries to close the distance and clinch but McGrady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrady on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGrady crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schkayle - the referee stops the clock and McGrady gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schkayle. McGrady manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schkayle lands with a cross.
Schkayle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schkayle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Schkayle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schkayle lands a glancing blow to the side of McGrady's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schkayle. McGrady shrugs it off though.
Schkayle lands a head kick. McGrady smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bob McGrady has been cut.
Schkayle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schkayle tries to clinch but McGrady moves out of range.
Schkayle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGrady's head.
McGrady's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schkayle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schkayle fakes the leg kick and cracks McGrady in the body.
Schkayle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Schkayle tenderised McGrady's leg. McGrady is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schkayle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richtor Schkayle is winning the standup battle so far.
McGrady chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schkayle can pounce on him.
Schkayle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGrady takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schkayle throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schkayle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schkayle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schkayle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGrady on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Schkayle scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGrady checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Schkayle finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schkayle.
Schkayle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schkayle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGrady sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A punch lands to the side of McGrady 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schkayle lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGrady's sensitive parts.
McGrady has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schkayle.
A head kick from Schkayle lands but McGrady takes it in his stride.
Schkayle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrady can do to turn this around?
That kick from Schkayle tenderised McGrady's leg. McGrady is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schkayle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGrady's head.
McGrady has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Schkayle.
Schkayle scores with a shot to the body.
Schkayle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schkayle throws a shot to the body.
Schkayle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGrady.
Schkayle scores with a leg kick.
Schkayle's corner calls for a 1-2. Schkayle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richtor Schkayle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob McGrady's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schkayle feints and then cracks McGrady's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGrady down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schkayle. That's going to slow McGrady down.
Schkayle takes a swing at McGrady's ribcage but misses.
Schkayle thuds his shin into the meat of McGrady's side.
McGrady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schkayle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schkayle tries to work over McGrady's front leg with a kick but McGrady checks it.
Schkayle wants to clinch.
Schkayle rushes McGrady and presses him up against the cage.
McGrady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schkayle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGrady blocks a body shot from Schkayle.
Schkayle blocks a body shot from McGrady.
McGrady misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGrady avoids the elbow strike from Schkayle, against the cage.
Schkayle lands a shot to the body.
Schkayle lands a damaging elbow.
Schkayle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schkayle misses with an elbow over the top.
Schkayle prevents the takedown attempt.
McGrady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGrady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schkayle's elbow.
Schkayle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGrady prevents a body shot from Schkayle.
A shot in the inside from Schkayle.
Schkayle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGrady has him pressed against the cage.
McGrady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGrady tightens his grip and picks Schkayle up, before dumping him to the ground. Schkayle manages to land in guard.
McGrady prevents Schkayle from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schkayle is keeping the position for now.
Schkayle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGrady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Schkayle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady tries to free his leg and advance position but Schkayle is retaining full guard.
Schkayle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schkayle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schkayle keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGrady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGrady wants to pass the guard but Schkayle is keeping the position.
Schkayle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGrady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGrady working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGrady with a nice head shot there.
McGrady postures up and lands a big shot to Schkayle's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady throws an elbow that misses. Schkayle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGrady's guard. Nice move by Schkayle!
McGrady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schkayle is one step ahead there.
Bob McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schkayle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGrady is trying to keep Schkayle in close.
Richtor Schkayle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGrady looking for a sweep. Not yet McGrady, not yet.
McGrady trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob McGrady.
I think Schkayle 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richtor Schkayle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasquale Kasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Styxx might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice. Dis Styxx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dis Styxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pasquale Kasserman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Styxx. That snapped Kasserman's head back.
A jab from Styxx misses.
Kasserman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Styxx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasserman.
Kasserman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasserman stalks Styxx and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Styxx's face. Styxx staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styxx slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Styxx misses with a wild body shot.
Styxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasserman manages to avoid it.
Kasserman thows a body shot but no joy.
Kasserman throws a series of punches but Styxx moves out of range.
Styxx thuds his right hand into Kasserman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kasserman takes one to the chin there.
Styxx swings for the body but Kasserman moves out of range.
Styxx throws a body punch but Kasserman moves out of range.
Styxx throws a low kick but Kasserman avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Kasserman.
Styxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasserman is just out of range.
Styxx is looking to score with low kicks.
Kasserman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Styxx throws a body punch but Kasserman moves out of range.
Kasserman throws a low kick, looking for Styxx's leg but Styxx calmly moves out of range.
Styxx cracks Kasserman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx throws a looping overhand right but Kasserman ducks down to avoid it.
Kasserman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kasserman looks to land a combination but Styxx avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Styxx checks a leg kick.
A combination from Kasserman does no damage.
Styxx dodges the punch combination from Kasserman.
Kasserman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Styxx throws a body punch but Kasserman moves out of range.
Kasserman misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Kasserman both land. Nice combination.
Styxx misses with a hook. Kasserman ducked under it nicely.
Kasserman looks to land a combination but Styxx avoids it well.
Kasserman throws a wild body kick that Styxx sees coming a mile off.
Kasserman looks to land a body kick but Styxx moved away.
Styxx slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasserman punishes Styxx's body with a nice straight punch.
Styxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Styxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasserman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Styxx misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman slips a jab and a cross from Styxx.
Styxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasserman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kasserman.
Styxx slips a jab and a cross from Kasserman.
Kasserman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Styxx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasserman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Styxx misses.
A big right from Styxx misses.
Styxx keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasserman misses with a looping left.
Kasserman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kasserman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Styxx's calf.
Styxx swings for the body but Kasserman moves out of range.
Kasserman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Styxx is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Styxx misses.
Styxx lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Styxx thows a body shot but no joy.
Kasserman misses with a body kick.
Styxx cracks the inside of Kasserman's front leg.
Styxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasserman moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kasserman.
Kasserman misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kasserman. Those never looked like landing.
Styxx stuns Kasserman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Styxx lands a right hook to the body.
Kasserman tries to land a front kick but Styxx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kasserman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Styxx throws a nice looking combination but Kasserman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasserman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Styxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Styxx throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasserman.
Kasserman checks a low kick from Styxx.
Styxx cracks a nice hook into Kasserman's ribs.
Styxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasserman ducks under a wild hook from Styxx.
Styxx swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasserman counters with a body kick that stops Styxx in his tracks momentarily.
Kasserman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Styxx throws out the jab.
Styxx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Styxx coming out on top.
Styxx throws a shot from downtown. Kasserman moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasserman.
Styxx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Styxx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasserman walks into a left hand.
Nice jab there from Kasserman.
Danga de danga de dang - Kasserman scores with a four punch combination!
Kasserman misses with a kick to the body.
Kasserman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Styxx.
Kasserman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kasserman throws a good cross that connects.
Styxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasserman is just out of range.
Kasserman avoids the body shot from Styxx.
Styxx scores with a decent looking hook.
Styxx thows a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Styxx catches Kasserman right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kasserman jabs Styxx to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Styxx moves out of range as Kasserman throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Styxx.
Kasserman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kasserman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasserman walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dis Styxx 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.
Styxx scores with a nice strike.
Kasserman lands a two punch combo.
Kasserman avoids the body shot from Styxx.
Pasquale Kasserman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styxx misses the shot to the body.
Styxx scores with the left hand. Kasserman knows he should have avoided that one.
Styxx lands with a cross.
Dis Styxx is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasserman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styxx misses with a looping left.
Styxx throws an overhand right that lands on Kasserman's shoulder, as Kasserman tries to avoid the shot.
Styxx lands with an overhand left.
Kasserman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Styxx circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasserman misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasserman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kasserman throws a head kick but Styxx moves out of range.
Kasserman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Styxx. That did some damage!
Kasserman thuds his right hand into Styxx's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kasserman misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Styxx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Styxx jabs Kasserman right on the nose. Kasserman blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasserman throws a hook to the side of Styxx's head but Styxx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasserman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kasserman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kasserman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Styxx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasserman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasserman checks a leg kick.
Styxx scores with a jab. Kasserman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Styxx connects with the punch.
Kasserman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Styxx.
Styxx scores with a hook to the body. Kasserman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Styxx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Styxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasserman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Styxx misses with a wild body shot.
Kasserman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasserman is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasserman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kasserman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Styxx circles away quickly and effectively.
Styxx avoids the head kick by Kasserman.
Styxx avoids a punch combination nicely.
Styxx lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasserman off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman moves out of range of the strikes.
Styxx misses with a body shot.
Styxx keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Styxx connects with a body shot that sends Kasserman's belly button to the back.
Kasserman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Styxx lands a right hook to the body.
Styxx misses with an uppercut. Kasserman saw that one coming.
No joy there for Kasserman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasserman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Styxx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Styxx jabs at Kasserman's body.
Styxx cracks Kasserman with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Styxx there.
Kasserman blocks a jab.
Styxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Styxx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Styxx ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Styxx scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasserman should have avoided that one.
Styxx swings for the body but Kasserman moves out of range.
Kasserman misses with a straight left.
Styxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Styxx jabs Kasserman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Styxx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Styxx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasserman.
Styxx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Kasserman.
Kasserman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Styxx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Styxx fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Styxx keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasserman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Styxx takes a step back to recover.
Styxx lands with a nice body punch.
Kasserman digs a good body shot into Styxx's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styxx digs a good body shot into Kasserman's ribs.
Styxx cracks Kasserman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Styxx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasserman misses with a kick to the body.
Kasserman fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Kasserman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styxx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasserman circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styxx. Kasserman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Styxx is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kasserman lands with a nice body kick.
Styxx fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Styxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasserman manages to avoid it.
Styxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Styxx misses its intended target.
Styxx 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.
Styxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasserman needs to keep his hands up - Styxx had a free shot at his head there.
Kasserman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Styxx.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Styxx, as that shot connected.
Kasserman tries to land a front kick but Styxx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Styxx just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styxx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Styxx misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kasserman.
Kasserman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kasserman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dis Styxx dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Styxx sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kasserman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasserman looks for the body kick but Styxx saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Kasserman.
Styxx misses with a straight right.
Kasserman looks for the body kick but Styxx saw that one coming.
Styxx will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Styxx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasserman.
Styxx punishes Kasserman's body with a nice straight punch.
Styxx connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasserman. Kasserman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kasserman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasserman defending well as Styxx loads up on a big left hand.
Kasserman throws a lazy right hand but Styxx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasserman thuds his shin into the meat of Styxx's side.
Styxx attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kasserman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasserman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Styxx swings for the body but Kasserman moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Styxx.
Styxx tries to work over Kasserman's front leg with a kick but Kasserman checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasserman.
Kasserman blocks a jab.
Styxx throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasserman counters with a left and a right that stings Styxx.
Styxx has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kasserman.
A combination from Kasserman does no damage.
Styxx lands with a shot to the body.
Styxx scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Styxx does it's job there.
Styxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasserman.
Styxx misses with an uppercut. Kasserman saw that one coming.
Styxx misses the jab.
Kasserman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasserman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kasserman slips a straight right by Styxx.
Styxx checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kasserman.
Kasserman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Styxx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Styxx is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kasserman misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Styxxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Styxx moves forwards but Kasserman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Styxx throws a shot from downtown. Kasserman moves away and avoids it.
Styxx lands a head shot.
Kasserman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Styxx misses with an uppercut. Kasserman saw that one coming.
Kasserman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Styxx throws a hook to the side of Kasserman's head but Kasserman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasserman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Styxx misses with a leg kick.
Kasserman lands a lovely overhand right.
Kasserman misses with a few strikes there.
Kasserman throws a front kick aimed at Styxx's knee but Styxx avoids it well.
Kasserman cracks Styxx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Styxx looks to land a combination but Kasserman avoids it well.
Kasserman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Styxx.
Styxx misses with a wild body shot.
Styxx chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kasserman can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx dodges the punch combination from Kasserman.
Kasserman throws a low kick but Styxx avoids it.
Kasserman throws a right and a left that Styxx avoids nicely.
Styxx connects with the punch.
Styxx misses with a wild body shot.
Styxx is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Styxx throws a big shot that misses.
Kasserman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasserman throws a low kick but Styxx moves out of range easily.
Styxx throws a hook to the side of Kasserman's head but Kasserman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pasquale Kasserman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Styxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasserman moves away.
Kasserman misses with a two punch combination.
Styxx scores with a decent looking hook.
Kasserman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasserman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kasserman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Styxx with a jab.
Styxx wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styxx jabs at Kasserman's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Styxx scores with a leg kick.
Styxx lands a nice hook to Kasserman's body. Kasserman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Styxx.
Styxx lands a jab to Kasserman's midsection.
Kasserman moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasserman ducks right into an uppercut from Styxx.
Styxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kasserman does it's job there.
Dis Styxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Styxx.
Kasserman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Styxx uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasserman has time to react.
Styxx scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Styxx misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styxx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Styxx throws a body punch but Kasserman moves out of range.
Kasserman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Styxx circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasserman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Styxx lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dis Styxx.
Well Styxx has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dis Styxx!
Dis Styxx thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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