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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rage Kootz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kootz throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kootz stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kootz scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kootz. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kootz throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Kootz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kootz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kootz slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
enabling Kootz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kootz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kootz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Kootz lands an overhand right.
Kootz misses with a wild body shot.
Kootz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kootz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kootz. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kootz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kootz misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Kootz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kootz sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kootz misses with a lunging right hand
and Kootz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz takes one on the button.
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!
Kootz misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Kootz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kootz misses the jab.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Kootz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz misses with an uppercut.
Kootz misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Kootz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kootz.
Kootz with a jab.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kootz.
Kootz throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kootz throws out the jab.
Kootz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Kootz.
Kootz lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kootz. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Kootz avoids them all with ease.
Kootz motions for Diaz to come forward. Kootz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kootz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Kootz dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz tries to bum rush Kootz with a series of wild strikes but Kootz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kootz looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Kootz thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kootz slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Kootz dominated that round.
That's time! Kootz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Kootz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kootz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Kootz misses.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Kootz checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kootz misses the target.
Rage Kootz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Kootz throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kootz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Kootz cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kootz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Kootz looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Kootz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kootz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Kootz.
Kootz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Kootz blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips a jab from Kootz.
Kootz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Nice straight punches there by Kootz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kootz.
Kootz misses with a body shot.
Kootz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Kootz avoids it well.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kootz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Kootz.
Kootz lands a nice looking body shot.
Kootz takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz misses with a body shot
and Kootz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Kootz misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Kootz.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kootz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kootz misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kootz.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kootz.
Kootz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kootz loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Rage Kootz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Kootz.
A shot to the liver by Kootz. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kootz throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kootz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Kootz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Diaz defending well as Kootz loads up on a big left hand.
Kootz throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Kootz moves out of range.
Kootz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Kootz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Kootz swinging wildly here.
Kootz throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Kootz moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kootz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kootz throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Kootz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kootz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kootz throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Derek Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kootz.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Kootz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Kootz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Kootz keeps the fight on the outside.
Kootz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Kootz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Rage Kootz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kootz looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Kootz lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz misses with a looping left.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kootz.
Kootz loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kootz on the side of the head.
Kootz connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Kootz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Kootz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage Kootz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kootz misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kootz.
Derek Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kootz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Kootz.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kootz misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Diaz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kootz has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Kootz avoids it well.
Kootz lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rage Kootz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kootz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Kootz!
A relieved looking Rage Kootz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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11 - 5 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lopez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masters throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masters lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Masters lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Masters sprawls well.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
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!
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masters pushes Lopez away with a front kick.
Masters throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Masters missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masters ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopez looks gassed!
Masters lands with an overhand left.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Masters takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Johnny Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Lopez tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Masters.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masters feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Masters.
Masters cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masters sprawls well. Masters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Masters.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chris Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lopez.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Masters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masters leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masters lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
Masters staying out of range there.
Lopez misses the jab.
Masters gets caught napping as Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Masters manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lopez trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Masters is looking to stand up but Lopez isn't so interested in that idea.
Masters controlling Lopez's posture.
Masters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters scores with a head kick. Lopez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Masters goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopez swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters pushes Lopez away with a front kick.
Masters looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Masters scores with a kick to the body.
Masters misses with a body shot.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Masters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
A head kick misses from Masters.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masters.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Masters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Masters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Masters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab from Masters.
Masters fakes the leg kick and cracks Lopez in the body.
Johnny Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Masters stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Masters.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez staying out of range there.
A head kick from Masters lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.
Masters controlling the position for now.
Masters is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez won't allow Masters to get back to his feet.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses. Masters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Masters!
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lopez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chris Masters is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Masters is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.
Lopez trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Masters.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masters slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chris Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lopez.
Masters thows a body kick. Lopez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Masters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lopez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses the shot to the body.
Chris Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters gets caught flat footed, as Lopez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Masters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Masters is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Lopez pushes down on Masters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Masters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masters trying to control from the bottom.
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 Chris Masters will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Masters in a clinch.
Masters throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez jumps guard but Masters stands there with Lopez around his waist. Lopez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masters just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lopez is looking to control Masters's arms but Masters gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage.
Lopez tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Masters blocks a body shot from Lopez.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masters lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chris Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lopez.
Masters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Masters avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters misses with the combination.
Masters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Masters misses.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez dives in and scores a takedown into Masters's guard.
Masters trying to control the position.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Masters holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopez throws a strike but Masters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masters controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chris Masters has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Masters jabs at Lopez's body.
Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
Masters throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Masters throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masters rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Masters misses its intended target.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Masters.
Masters pushes Lopez away with a front kick.
Masters connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes 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!
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masters throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnny Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Masters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masters, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Masters!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCool comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up to Boston. Julio Cesar Chavez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter McCool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Cesar Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCool eats them both and turns towards Chavez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCool tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from McCool.
Chavez swinging wildly here.
McCool throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
McCool misses with a hook to the body
and Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCool closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chavez to the mat! Chavez manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCool trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCool postures up and lands a big shot to Chavez's brow.
McCool trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCool wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
McCool working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCool 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!
McCool tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.
McCool stands and throws Chavez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool has hold of Chavez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Chavez seems comfortable defending it but McCool has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Chavez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Chavez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McCool couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter McCool!
Peter McCool decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Mott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valesquez has chosen "Ratamahatta" by Sepultura as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
158 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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33
142 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Mott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valesquez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mott misses with a leg kick.
Valesquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mott trying to control the position from guard on top but Valesquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valesquez is working an open guard so Mott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mott throws a series of punches but Valesquez avoids them all with ease.
Mott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valesquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Mott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valesquez's head.
Mott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valesquez is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mott throws a strike but Valesquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mott tries to strike from the bottom.
Mott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mott is trying to control the position but Valesquez postures up.
Mott 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.
Mott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mott is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Valesquez frees his head nicely. Oh but Mott has switched to an armbar! Valesquez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Mott!
A very excited looking John Mott rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr STEEL PENN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying STEEL PENN's choice of entrance music: Everything in it's right place. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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29
183 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddie Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr STEEL PENN!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
STEEL PENN misses with an uppercut
and Brooks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brooks scoring well with a low kick there.
STEEL PENN throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks counters with a series of strikes. STEEL PENN will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheers as STEEL PENN lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brooks doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Eddie Brooks has been cut.
STEEL PENN connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brooks's hands.
Brooks misses with a two punch combination.
STEEL PENN takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
STEEL PENN missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
STEEL PENN misses with a looping left.
STEEL PENN takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Brooks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
STEEL PENN scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brooks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces STEEL PENN back to the cage. Brooks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
STEEL PENN throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. STEEL PENN manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by STEEL PENN as he checks the leg kick.
STEEL PENN takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
STEEL PENN swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by STEEL PENN.
Brooks lands a slapping body shot.
STEEL PENN takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brooks lands with a nice body punch.
Brooks is looking to wear down STEEL PENN with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks scores with a shot to the body.
STEEL PENN throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brooks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent STEEL PENN stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but STEEL PENN sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
STEEL PENN changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from STEEL PENN.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from STEEL PENN.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN thuds a left hand into Brooks's body.
STEEL PENN throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brooks.
Brooks swinging wildly here.
Brooks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches STEEL PENN on the side of the head.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but STEEL PENN slips the punch.
STEEL PENN lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from STEEL PENN misses the target.
Brooks throws a leg kick but STEEL PENN checks it.
STEEL PENN wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brooks misses with the combination.
A big right from STEEL PENN misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brooks wants to clinch
and STEEL PENN cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Brooks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brooks is rocked!
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
STEEL PENN throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks seems to have got his legs back now.
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brooks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from STEEL PENN misses.
STEEL PENN just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr STEEL PENN will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Brooks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brooks lands with a cross.
Mr STEEL PENN seems to be getting the better of the standup.
STEEL PENN fails to land with a series of punches.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts STEEL PENN as he jumps to the side.
Eddie Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but STEEL PENN manages to avoid it.
STEEL PENN misses with a double jab.
Brooks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
STEEL PENN is pushing Brooks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks tries to pull guard but STEEL PENN won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. STEEL PENN gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
STEEL PENN working hard to break the clinch.
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but STEEL PENN pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body.
STEEL PENN bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brooks's head backwards.
Brooks slips under a jab from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN throws a hook but Brooks avoids it easily.
STEEL PENN lands a nice hook to Brooks's body. Brooks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brooks fails with the takedown.
Brooks moves out of range as STEEL PENN strikes.
STEEL PENN cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
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!
STEEL PENN fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brooks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
STEEL PENN keeps the fight on the outside.
STEEL PENN bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from STEEL PENN finds it's way through Brooks's defenses.
STEEL PENN looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN scores with the left hand. Brooks knows he should have avoided that one.
Eddie Brooks's cut is getting worse.
STEEL PENN waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
Brooks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
STEEL PENN missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brooks tries to clinch
and STEEL PENN counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
STEEL PENN misses with a hook
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
STEEL PENN is rocked!
Brooks cracks a nice hook into STEEL PENN's ribs.
STEEL PENN is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Brooks is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - STEEL PENN is in big trouble! Brooks is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking STEEL PENN. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Eddie Brooks!
A very excited looking Eddie Brooks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Beaudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Langdon Dolwilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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22
170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Beaudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Langdon Dolwilt!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaudreaux looks to land a left hand but Dolwilt moved out of range nicely.
Dolwilt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beaudreaux is looking for a sweep.
Dolwilt stands up and beckons Beaudreaux to his feet.
Beaudreaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beaudreaux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolwilt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dolwilt gets to his feet - Beaudreaux follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolwilt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudreaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beaudreaux blocks a head kick by Dolwilt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beaudreaux. Dolwilt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beaudreaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dolwilt.
Beaudreaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolwilt manages to avoid it.
Dolwilt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolwilt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dolwilt is aware though and is defending well.
Dolwilt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Dolwilt.
Dolwilt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beaudreaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dolwilt.
Dolwilt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beaudreaux dodges the punch combination from Dolwilt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Dolwilt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dolwilt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beaudreaux is looking to improve his position.
Beaudreaux is trying to maintain the position but Dolwilt is very close to passing his half guard.
Dolwilt works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolwilt is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dolwilt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dolwilt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beaudreaux throws a right hand that misses
and Dolwilt counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beaudreaux misses the jab.
Beaudreaux lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Langdon Dolwilt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dolwilt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolwilt slips a jab from Beaudreaux.
Beaudreaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dolwilt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beaudreaux.
It looks like Adam Beaudreaux has been cut.
That kick from Dolwilt tenderised Beaudreaux's leg. Beaudreaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beaudreaux throws the left hand but Dolwilt avoids the punch easily.
Langdon Dolwilt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beaudreaux scores with a jab.
Beaudreaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beaudreaux enables Dolwilt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beaudreaux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dolwilt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Beaudreaux misses with a wild body shot.
Beaudreaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolwilt.
Beaudreaux lands with a nice body punch.
Dolwilt connects with a leg kick. Beaudreaux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dolwilt looking to score a takedown here. Beaudreaux is defending well but Dolwilt drives through and ends up in Beaudreaux's guard.
Beaudreaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dolwilt defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux is looking to stand up but Dolwilt isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolwilt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dolwilt.
Dolwilt has closed the distance and engaged Beaudreaux in a clinch.
Dolwilt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beaudreaux avoids it.
Dolwilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolwilt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dolwilt throws a head kick but Beaudreaux moves out of range.
Beaudreaux throws a hook but Dolwilt blocks it.
Beaudreaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dolwilt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beaudreaux's guard.
Dolwilt stands and steps away. Beaudreaux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dolwilt scores with a nice body kick.
Langdon Dolwilt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Dolwilt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beaudreaux's guard.
Beaudreaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beaudreaux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dolwilt manages to pass to side 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!
Beaudreaux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Langdon Dolwilt has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dolwilt preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Langdon Dolwilt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Beaudreaux's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dolwilt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beaudreaux was covering up waiting for the punch and Dolwilt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beaudreaux looking for a guillotine here but Dolwilt defends easily.
Beaudreaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dolwilt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Beaudreaux thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudreaux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dolwilt.
That kick from Dolwilt tenderised Beaudreaux's leg. Beaudreaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Dolwilt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beaudreaux misses with an uppercut
and Dolwilt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beaudreaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dolwilt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dolwilt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dolwilt forces Beaudreaux back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolwilt keeps control of Beaudreaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dolwilt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beaudreaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dolwilt can pounce on him.
Beaudreaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dolwilt.
A combination from Dolwilt does no damage.
That kick from Dolwilt tenderised Beaudreaux's leg. Beaudreaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Langdon Dolwilt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolwilt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beaudreaux.
Dolwilt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dolwilt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beaudreaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dolwilt escapes and throws Beaudreaux's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here as Dolwilt stalls from top position.
Dolwilt working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolwilt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Beaudreaux will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dolwilt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dolwilt misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dolwilt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beaudreaux. Beaudreaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adam Beaudreaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Langdon Dolwilt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beaudreaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Langdon Dolwilt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dolwilt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Langdon Dolwilt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Langdon Dolwilt made sure he mentioned BioPharm Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxime Oppong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maxime Oppong!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Smalls misses.
Smalls misses with a body shot.
Oppong tries to clinch but Smalls is having none of it.
Smalls fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oppong is trying to defend but Smalls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oppong is concentrating on defense, preventing Smalls from advancing position.
Smalls is trying to control the action in half guard but Oppong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smalls prevents Oppong from improving his position.
Smalls throwing shots but Oppong is blocking nicely.
Oppong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oppong wants to improve his position but Smalls is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls is looking to advance position but Oppong won't allow it.
Oppong trying to hold on to Smalls's head to control him but Smalls postures up.
Oppong is controlling Smalls's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Smalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smalls wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smalls.
Smalls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oppong.
Maxime Oppong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oppong backs up against the cage.
Smalls manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oppong on his heels. He'll look to pass Oppong's guard now, I'm sure.
Oppong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls is fighting to break Oppong's control of his arms but Oppong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oppong keeping moving, preventing Smalls from controlling successfully.
Oppong looking for a sweep. Not yet Oppong, not yet.
Oppong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oppong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smalls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls throws a push kick but Oppong slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Smalls misses.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smalls was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oppong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oppong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppong regains half guard.
Oppong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oppong wants to sweep here but Smalls controlling him for the moment.
Oppong can't keep his opponent in guard - Smalls advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oppong is looking to control Smalls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oppong avoid being mounted?
Oppong moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oppong trying to keep a closed guard but Smalls is proving a slippery customer.
Oppong pulls Smalls in close to his closed guard and prevents Smalls from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Smalls dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smalls fails to land with a series of punches.
Smalls thows a body shot but no joy.
Smalls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oppong.
Smalls shoots in and gets a takedown into Oppong's guard.
Oppong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smalls manages to get himself to full guard.
Oppong throwing strikes from guard but Smalls blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppong working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oppong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oppong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smalls wants to sweep but no luck.
Oppong postures up in Smalls's guard and throws a big left but Smalls blocks it.
Oppong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oppong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oppong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oppong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oppong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oppong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oppong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oppong throwing strikes from guard but Smalls blocks nicely.
Smalls is adopting a defensive guard.
Oppong throws a big elbow that misses.
Oppong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smalls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oppong connects with a couple of short punches.
Oppong postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppong postures up in Smalls's guard and throws a big left but Smalls blocks it.
Maxime Oppong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oppong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oppong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oppong throwing strikes but missing.
Oppong throws a big elbow that misses.
Oppong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smalls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oppong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oppong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smalls working a defensive guard here.
Oppong throwing strikes from guard but Smalls blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppong is in close to Smalls's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oppong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smalls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oppong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oppong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oppong throws a strike but Smalls rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oppong seems keen to control Smalls's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Oppong keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxime Oppong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smalls looks to land a combination but Oppong avoids it well.
Oppong gets caught napping as Smalls dives in and scores a takedown. Oppong manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oppong holds on and takes a little breather.
Oppong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smalls manages to get himself to full guard.
Oppong throws a big elbow that misses.
Oppong is looking to work some ground and pound but Smalls has wrist control.
Oppong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smalls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppong is in close to Smalls's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oppong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oppong scoring with punches from side control.
Smalls dodges the ground and pound from Oppong.
Oppong tries to score with some ground and pound. Smalls controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oppong is putting a hurting on Smalls here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oppong scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from Oppong crashes against the mat.
Smalls struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oppong with the ground and pound but Smalls regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Oppong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oppong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smalls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oppong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smalls defending well though.
Oppong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oppong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smalls defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oppong lands a nice short elbow.
Smalls is trying to stand back up but Oppong is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oppong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smalls is trying to stand back up but Oppong is controlling him
Oppong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oppong is nestled in close to Smalls, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oppong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oppong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oppong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oppong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oppong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oppong lands strikes from half guard.
Oppong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is trying to stand up here but Oppong is controlling him well.
Oppong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oppong winds up and cracks Smalls with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Oppong there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oppong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smalls on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oppong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smalls defending well though.
Oppong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smalls keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oppong lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxime Oppong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oppong 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxime Oppong!
Our winner, Maxime Oppong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paterson has chosen Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
270 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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22
280 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falco misses with a body shot.
Falco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falco.
Falco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paterson.
Paterson stuffs the takedown.
Falco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paterson is able to avoid easily.
Paterson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Paterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falco takes a swing at Paterson's ribcage but misses.
Falco throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falco looks to land a body kick but Paterson moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falco. Paterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paterson.
Falco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paterson.
Paterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falco pinned against the cage. Falco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Paterson tries to bench press Falco off him but Falco keeps the position.
Paterson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paterson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Falco has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Paterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Falco with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco thowing shots but they're missing.
Paterson working to try and regain half guard.
Falco scoring with strikes but Paterson is staying in there.
Paterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Falco is landing with some decent strikes but Paterson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Falco has a good base and remains in mount.
Falco trying to control but Paterson is having none of it.
Paterson is looking to get to half guard.
Falco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paterson is working to get back to half guard.
Falco raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson working to try and regain half guard.
Falco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paterson working to try and regain half guard.
Falco raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paterson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Falco controls Paterson momentarily but Paterson frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Falco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paterson pinned against the cage. Paterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paterson throws the left hand but Falco avoids the punch easily.
Falco tries to land a front kick but Paterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paterson regains half guard.
Paterson actively working from the bottom here.
Paterson is pressing down on Falco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Falco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paterson's body to avoid the submission. Paterson has instead reached around Falco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paterson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Paterson!
After the big win, David Paterson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir comes to the cage accompanied by Pride. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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177 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Bombada!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada throws a shot from downtown. Noir moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Bombada misses.
Bombada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bombada throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
Bombada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noir connects with a leg kick. Bombada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noir tries to score with a low kick but Bombada moves his leg out of the way.
Bombada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bombada lands with a straight right. Noir didn't see that one coming.
Bombada swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Bombada. Those never looked like landing.
Noir misses with a low kick.
Bombada swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bombada coming out on top.
Noir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab by Bombada.
Bombada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bombada takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses.
Noir tests Bombada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bombada moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Noir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Noir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noir shoots in for a double leg but Bombada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brad Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bombada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Bombada as Noir shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bombada.
Noir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bombada.
Noir throws a body kick that misses.
Bombada tries to bum rush Noir with a series of wild strikes but Noir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noir fails with a takedown attempt.
Noir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada misses with a series of wild punches.
Noir tries a low kick but Bombada avoids it.
Bombada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bombada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Noir prevents Bombada from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Noir there.
Noir thows a huge punch but Bombada dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bombada is trying to stand up here but Noir is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bombada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bombada defending well though.
Nice strikes from Noir there.
Noir trying to pass the guard but Bombada defending well.
Noir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bombada is just riding it out for now. Noir eventually gives up the hold.
Noir 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Noir connects with a nice short shot to Bombada's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good exchange - Bombada coming out on top.
Noir throws a front kick aimed at Bombada's knee but Bombada avoids it well.
Bombada swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir throws a wild body kick that Bombada sees coming a mile off.
Bombada blocks the body kick.
Brad Bombada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bombada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bombada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noir throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bombada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noir - the referee stops the clock and Bombada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noir. Bombada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown but Bombada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Noir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bombada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noir misses with a leg kick
and Bombada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bombada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
Bombada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noir circles away quickly and effectively.
Noir explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noir shoots for a takedown but Bombada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bombada swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bombada, as that shot connected.
Noir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noir scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bombada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombada misses with a few strikes there.
Noir lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Noir throws a low kick, looking for Bombada's leg but Bombada calmly moves out of range.
Noir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bombada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bombada throws a combination. Noir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noir connects with a leg kick. Bombada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brad Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noir backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada misses with the combination.
Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bombada's waist but Bombada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bombada swivels and escapes.
Bombada throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
Bombada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noir circles away quickly and effectively.
Noir takes a swing at Bombada's ribcage but misses.
Bombada throws a series of punches but Noir avoids them all with ease.
Noir closes the distance and clinches up with Bombada, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes Bombada against the cage but Bombada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombada misses with a body shot.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bombada!
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Bombada. Those never looked like landing.
Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bombada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Noir closes the distance and clinches up with Bombada, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes Bombada against the cage but Bombada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Noir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bombada is fending him off so far but Noir persists. Nope, Bombada circles away and we're back to standing.
Bombada has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Noir.
Noir lands with a kick to the temple. Bombada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Noir moves forwards but Bombada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bombada misses with a straight right.
Bombada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noir back to the cage. Bombada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bombada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombada throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Good exchange - Bombada coming out on top.
Bombada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombada misses with a series of wild punches.
Noir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bombada lands with an uppercut that bounces Noir off the cage and back into range.
Bombada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt - Bombada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bombada avoids the body shot from Noir.
Bombada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Bombada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noir fails to land the takedown.
Bombada thuds a left hand into Noir's body.
Noir thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bombada if he has to take too many more of those.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bombada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bombada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Noir lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noir passes into half guard.
Bombada is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bombada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bombada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noir.
Noir passes to side control.
Noir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bombada, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Noir tries to advance to mount but Bombada denies him.
Bombada parries the strikes from Noir easily there. Noir is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bombada to escape.
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.
Noir fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Noir landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Noir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noir 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Noir!
After the big win, Marshall Noir made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manlio Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marconi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hail Holy Queen. James Jolley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manlio Marconi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jolley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manlio Marconi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marconi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jolley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jolley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marconi moves away.
Marconi misses with a straight left.
Jolley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marconi counters with a right hand to the body.
Marconi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marconi slips a straight right by Jolley.
Marconi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jolley is just out of range.
Jolley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marconi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marconi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolley is controlling Marconi's trapped leg to prevent Marconi from advancing to side control.
Jolley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Marconi misses with a wild body shot.
Marconi digs a good body shot into Jolley's ribs.
Marconi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jolley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marconi. Jolley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manlio Marconi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marconi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jolley.
Jolley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marconi counters with a straight right hand.
Marconi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marconi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marconi lands a nice shot that snaps Jolley's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jolley.
Marconi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jolley manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marconi slips under a jab from Jolley.
Marconi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marconi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jolley ducks under a wild hook from Marconi.
Marconi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jolley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Marconi scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like James Jolley has been cut.
Jolley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marconi.
Jolley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marconi to the mat! Marconi manages to get full guard.
Jolley is fighting to break Marconi's control of his arms but Marconi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi keeping moving, preventing Jolley from controlling successfully.
Marconi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jolley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Manlio Marconi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jolley misses with a hook
and Marconi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jolley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marconi sprawls well initially but Jolley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jolley wants to pass the guard but Marconi is defending well.
Jolley prevents Marconi from improving his position.
Jolley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley trying to mount his opponent but Marconi defends it.
Jolley moves nicely into side control.
Marconi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jolley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marconi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Marconi can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jolley takes a little break here. Marconi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manlio Marconi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Jolley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Marconi misses.
Marconi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jolley.
Jolley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jolley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jolley takes a swing at Marconi's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Jolley misses.
A slow jab from Marconi misses its intended target.
Marconi slips under a jab from Jolley.
Jolley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Marconi there.
Marconi dips to his left and cracks Jolley with an uppercut!
Marconi scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jolley off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Marconi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marconi.
Jolley walks into a stiff left hand from Marconi.
Marconi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jolley slips a straight right by Marconi.
Jab, jab by Jolley - just one landing.
Jolley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marconi to the ground. Jolley is now in Marconi's guard.
Marconi keeping moving, preventing Jolley from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jolley won't allow Marconi to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marconi keeping full guard, as Jolley tries to pass.
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!
Jolley trying to control the position from guard on top but Marconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Jolley just wasn't active enough.
Marconi scores with a nice strike.
Manlio Marconi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jolley throws an off balance right hand
and Marconi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jolley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marconi scores with the left hand. Jolley knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Marconi. No joy for Jolley on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Jolley or perhaps it was just good defense by Marconi which made him look bad.
Marconi scores with a nice head shot.
Jolley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jolley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi tries to hold on but Jolley postures up.
Marconi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jolley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marconi working to try and regain half guard.
Jolley working for a guillotine from mount but Marconi is in no mood to give up.
Jolley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marconi is surviving well by controlling Jolley's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marconi is looking to escape.
Jolley mounts Marconi! Really nice guard pass there!
Marconi tries to hold on but Jolley postures up.
Jolley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jolley wants to take Marconi's back but he can't do it this time.
Marconi is looking to improve his position but Jolley isn't that keen on the idea.
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 James Jolley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Jolley's cut.
That's time! Jolley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marconi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marconi slips a straight right by Jolley.
Marconi dips to his left and cracks Jolley with an uppercut!
Marconi lands with a cross.
Marconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marconi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marconi tries to score with a low kick but Jolley moves his leg out of the way.
Jolley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jolley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marconi stuffs the takedown.
Marconi punishes Jolley's body with a nice straight punch.
Jolley dives in and grabs Marconi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marconi pushes down on Jolley's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi scores with a nice head shot.
Marconi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jolley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jolley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marconi thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Jolley. Those never looked like landing.
Marconi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marconi feints and then cracks Jolley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jolley down.
Jolley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolley dives in and grabs Marconi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marconi pushes down on Jolley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jolley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marconi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolley was well out of range. Poor timing from Marconi.
Marconi lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Jolley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marconi defends it nicely.
Marconi works Jolley's body with a nice hook.
Jolley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Marconi finds it's target.
Jolley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Jolley misses.
Marconi throws a push kick but Jolley slaps the foot to one side.
Marconi works Jolley's body with a nice hook.
Jolley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jolley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marconi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi digs a good body shot into Jolley's ribs.
Marconi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jolley under the eye.
Marconi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jolley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marconi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marconi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jolley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marconi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jolley trying to control the position from guard on top but Marconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marconi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jolley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marconi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley tries to free his leg and advance position but Marconi is retaining full guard.
Marconi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jolley trying to control the position from guard on top but Marconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Jolley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marconi throws a hook but Jolley avoids it easily.
Jolley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marconi connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marconi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jolley throws a nice looking combination but Marconi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left lands for Marconi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manlio Marconi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Jolley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jolley.
Jolley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marconi.
Marconi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jolley misses with a hook. Marconi ducked under it nicely.
Marconi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marconi misses with a body shot.
A jab from Jolley misses.
Marconi scores with a hook to the body. Jolley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marconi connects with a looping right hand.
Marconi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marconi jabs at Jolley's body.
Marconi clobbers Jolley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi lands a nice looking body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jolley looks to land a combination but Marconi avoids it well.
Jolley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marconi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marconi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jolley manages to avoid it.
Marconi throws an overhand right that lands on Jolley's shoulder, as Jolley tries to avoid the shot.
Jolley moves out of range as Marconi strikes.
Marconi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Marconi as Jolley shoots in.
Jolley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jolley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marconi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jolley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marconi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jolley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconi cracks Jolley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jolley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marconi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jolley shoots in for a takedown but Marconi shows good takedown defense.
Good shot there by Marconi.
Jolley misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Marconi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marconi. Jolley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marconi misses with a low kick.
Marconi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jolley's head backwards.
Jolley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marconi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jolley counters with a single leg into guard. Marconi didn't expect that.
Jolley wants to control from the top but Marconi keeps moving.
Jolley wants to pass the guard but Marconi is keeping the position.
Marconi wants to sweep here but Jolley controlling him for the moment.
Marconi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jolley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jolley stopping the sweep attempt from Marconi.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Jolley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jolley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marconi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marconi works Jolley's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marconi cracks Jolley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marconi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jolley.
A left lands for Marconi.
Nice shot lands for Marconi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jolley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marconi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jolley walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manlio Marconi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on James Jolley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jolley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marconi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jolley missing with a left hand there. Marconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marconi misses with a straight left.
Jolley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jolley throws a body punch but Marconi moves out of range.
Jolley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marconi.
Jolley tries for a takedown but Marconi circles away easily
and Marconi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jolley swinging wildly here.
Marconi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jolley momentarily.
Marconi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jolley has time to react.
Marconi throws the left hand but Jolley avoids the punch easily.
Jolley lunges at Marconi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marconi's hand.
Jolley misses with a looping right.
Marconi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Jolley misses.
Jolley looks to land a right hand but Marconi moved out of range.
Jolley slips a straight right by Marconi.
Marconi cracks Jolley with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Jolley.
Jolley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marconi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marconi, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Marconi misses.
Jolley throws a hook but Marconi blocks it.
Marconi misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Jolley.
Jolley dives in and scores a takedown into Marconi's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marconi keeping moving, preventing Jolley from controlling successfully.
Jolley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manlio Marconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marconi is controlling Jolley's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because James Jolley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jolley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jolley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jolley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jolley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marconi turns into him and now he's in Jolley's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Jolley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jolley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James Jolley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marconi throws out a loose jab but Jolley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marconi.
Marconi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jolley throws a hook but Marconi blocks it.
Marconi connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marconi scores with the left hand. Jolley knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jolley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marconi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manlio Marconi!
Manlio Marconi is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Manlio Marconi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Man, I hope he's not dead... is he dead? Damn... I hope he's ok... but anyway... Life is precious, and God, and the Bible... Whoever wants to come party with us, we'll be down at the ChimCham Grille smoking hookers and having sex with all sorts of drugs. It's gonna be wild.'.
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