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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke Glisky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeke Glisky acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mahatma Gandhi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zeke Glisky !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glisky slips a jab from Gandhi .
Glisky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Glisky clinches up against the cage.
Gandhi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glisky walks away with a smile on his face. Gandhi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Glisky has managed to clinch.
Gandhi stalls.
Glisky breaks from the clinch.
Mahatma Gandhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glisky moves out of range of the body kick from Gandhi .
Glisky tries to clinch but Gandhi moves out of range.
Gandhi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glisky pinned against the cage. Glisky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Glisky shoots for a takedown but Gandhi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glisky sizes up Gandhi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi is looking to clinch.
Glisky closes the distance and clinches.
Gandhi is trying to pull guard but Glisky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahatma Gandhi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glisky breaks from the clinch.
Gandhi misses with a takedown attempt - Glisky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gandhi misses with a takedown
and Glisky counters with a three punch combo that has Gandhi backing up. Gandhi nods at Glisky to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Gandhi does no damage.
Glisky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gandhi , pushing him back against the cage.
Gandhi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gandhi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glisky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gandhi fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gandhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glisky throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown but Glisky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Glisky leaves Gandhi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gandhi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glisky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gandhi shoots for a takedown but Glisky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glisky shoots in and drives through. Gandhi sprawls well.
Gandhi shoots and misses
and Glisky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Glisky seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Glisky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gandhi . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glisky prevents Gandhi from improving his position.
Glisky is thwarting Gandhi 's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi won't allow Glisky to pass to mount.
Gandhi tries to roll over but Glisky keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glisky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gandhi trying to control but Glisky postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Glisky .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi throws a head kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Glisky .
Glisky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Glisky swats away the attempt to clinch by Gandhi .
Gandhi tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Glisky . No joy for Gandhi on that attempt.
Glisky feints and as Gandhi raises his hands in defense, Glisky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glisky wants to stand but Gandhi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gandhi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gandhi , not yet.
Gandhi has his feet on Glisky 's thighs here. He's pushed Glisky off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Glisky screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mahatma Gandhi !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gannicus Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gannicus Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spartacus pinned against the cage. Spartacus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Good exchange - Spartacus coming out on top.
Max Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spartacus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Spartacus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spartacus defends it nicely.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartacus sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartacus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henderson. Henderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Spartacus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spartacus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henderson at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Spartacus.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Spartacus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spartacus stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Spartacus tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spartacus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartacus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Max Henderson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh!!! Spartacus has knocked Henderson down with a huge combo! Spartacus steps away and waves a wobbly Henderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spartacus lands with a right hand.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spartacus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BOOM! Spartacus lands a beautiful left hook that drops Henderson. Henderson tries to recover but Spartacus is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Henderson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gannicus Spartacus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serj Wunderkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serj Wunderkind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Lin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin cracks Wunderkind with a good jab.
Wunderkind is looking to score with low kicks.
Wunderkind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lin.
Wunderkind fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lin just misses with a punch to the body.
Wunderkind tries to clinch there but Lin circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lin. Wunderkind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lin misses with the combination.
Lin tries to land a body kick
and Wunderkind counters with a body kick.
Wunderkind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lin.
Lin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wunderkind stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wunderkind moves away from the strike by Lin.
Wunderkind dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lin. That did some damage!
Wunderkind defending well as Lin loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Lin misses
and Wunderkind counters with a thumping low kick.
Lin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin misses with a wild body shot.
Lin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Serj Wunderkind has been cut.
Wunderkind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lin.
Wunderkind throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wunderkind moves out of range as Lin strikes.
Lin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wunderkind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lin.
Lin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wunderkind rather than just go for the knockout.
Lin just misses with a punch to the body.
Wunderkind misses with a wild body shot.
Lin thows a body shot but no joy.
Wunderkind chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Lin is predictable there
and Wunderkind counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wunderkind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeremy Lin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lin throws a sloppy body shot
and Wunderkind makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lin really felt that one!
Lin takes a swing at Wunderkind's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin misses with a looping right.
Wunderkind throws a head kick that misses.
Wunderkind throws a head kick but Lin moves out of range.
Wunderkind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lin.
A jab lands there for Lin.
Wunderkind is rocked!
Lin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wunderkind to the canvas! Wunderkind doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Lin!
A relieved looking Jeremy Lin 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hayrapetyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Rodionov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodionov has chosen Cold Hard Truth - Cycles Of Suffering as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Hayrapetyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Rodionov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodionov throws a combination that misses
and Hayrapetyan counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hayrapetyan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodionov is defending well.
Hayrapetyan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hayrapetyan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodionov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodionov can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Hayrapetyan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodionov is trying to escape and Hayrapetyan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodionov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hayrapetyan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Hayrapetyan!
David Hayrapetyan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinjo Sakamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meldrick Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakamaki comes into the arena with Kung fu fighting(original) blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sinjo Sakamaki!
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, Meldrick Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakamaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakamaki tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Tyson feints and then cracks Sakamaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamaki down.
Sakamaki wants to clinch but Tyson slips to the side
and Tyson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sakamaki really felt that one!
Sakamaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakamaki tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Sakamaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyson to score with a decent uppercut.
Sakamaki tries to clinch
and Tyson counters with a leg kick.
Sakamaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamaki tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Sakamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakamaki avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Sakamaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakamaki moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamaki wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson instigates a clinch.
Sakamaki lands an elbow inside.
Sakamaki lands an elbow inside.
Sakamaki lands an elbow just above Tyson 's eye.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson tried to score with a low kick but Sakamaki checks it.
Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Sakamaki. Sakamaki maintains the clinch.
Tyson is trying to stall.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakamaki avoids it.
Sakamaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakamaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakamaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakamaki won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sakamaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Sakamaki.
It looks like Meldrick Tyson has been cut.
Sakamaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki lands an elbow inside that Tyson shrugs off.
Sakamaki managing to block the knees to the body from Tyson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sakamaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow.
Tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Sakamaki is blocking nicely.
Sakamaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sakamaki tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
Sakamaki managing to block the knees to the body from Tyson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sakamaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki scores with a knee to the head.
Tyson tries to break free but Sakamaki pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakamaki.
Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakamaki takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Sinjo Sakamaki has been cut.
Sakamaki avoiding damage as Tyson throws knees to the body.
Sakamaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sakamaki tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
Sakamaki lands an uppercut.
Sakamaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakamaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakamaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sakamaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tyson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakamaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamaki's face.
Tyson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakamaki is defending well for now.
Sakamaki lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sakamaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow.
Sakamaki landing knees to the head.
Sakamaki looking to stall.
Sakamaki has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sakamaki.
Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tyson landing knees to the body.
Tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamaki's face.
Tyson lands a knee to the body.
Sakamaki is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakamaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson's defenses.
Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
Sakamaki misses with a knee to the head.
Tyson is looking to control Sakamaki's arms but Sakamaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyson has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Meldrick Tyson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sakamaki wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Sakamaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sakamaki wants to clinch but Tyson slips to the side
and Tyson counters with a low kick, right behind Sakamaki 's knee.
Sakamaki looks to clinch
and Sakamaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamaki wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson pushes Sakamaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakamaki tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
Meldrick Tyson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sakamaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Sakamaki managing to block the knees to the body from Tyson.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakamaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamaki closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side
and Tyson counters with a good low kick that Sakamaki was not able to check.
Sakamaki tries to clinch but Tyson moves away
and Tyson counters with a nice leg kick.
Sakamaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakamaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamaki is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson motions for Sakamaki to come forward. Tyson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakamaki moves out of range of the body kick from Tyson.
Tyson throws a head kick that Sakamaki semi-blocks.
Tyson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakamaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakamaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakamaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakamaki.
Sakamaki tries to clinch
and Tyson counters with a nice leg kick.
Tyson moves into the clinch.
Sakamaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Sakamaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tyson throws an elbow but misses.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakamaki tries to clinch
and Tyson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tyson thumps Sakamaki with a low kick.
Sakamaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamaki is just out of range.
Sakamaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson counters with a good low kick that Sakamaki was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Sakamaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson lands with a kick to the temple. Sakamaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakamaki moves to clinch but Tyson breaks away
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamaki checks a leg kick.
Sakamaki rushes Tyson and presses him up against the cage.
Sakamaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sakamaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Sakamaki darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sakamaki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinjo Sakamaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamaki blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Meldrick Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tyson crunches a lovely knee into Sakamaki's ribcage.
Sakamaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson avoids the elbow strike from Sakamaki, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakamaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sakamaki.
Tyson missing with knees to the body.
Sakamaki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tyson landing knees to the body.
Sakamaki tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Sakamaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Sakamaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson throws a leg kick which misses Sakamaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakamaki tries to avoid it.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Sakamaki moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Sakamaki clinches with his opponent.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Sakamaki is controlling the position.
Tyson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamaki won't want to take too many of those.
Tyson trying to control the position but instead, Sakamaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyson into the cage.
Sakamaki has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakamaki has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamaki tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
Sakamaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Sakamaki.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamaki moves into the clinch.
Sakamaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tyson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakamaki's brow.
Sakamaki looking to stall.
Sakamaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakamaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakamaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tyson scores a nice knee to the body.
Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
Tyson trying to stall but Sakamaki improves his position.
Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tyson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamaki's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyson looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Tyson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sakamaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow.
Tyson is trying to stall.
Sakamaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sakamaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Sakamaki.
Nice elbow from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sakamaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakamaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sakamaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakamaki trying to control the position but instead, Tyson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakamaki into the cage.
Meldrick Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakamaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyson tries a knee to the head but Sakamaki blocks it.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
Sakamaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakamaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakamaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakamaki avoids the damage to the body.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Sakamaki.
Sinjo Sakamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson working Sakamaki over with knees to the body.
Sakamaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakamaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakamaki wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakamaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyson's face.
Tyson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sakamaki looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Meldrick Tyson.
Well Tyson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meldrick Tyson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather comes to the cage accompanied by Lloyd Banks Feat. 50 Cent - Hands Up . Gallagher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloods & Crips - Steady Dippin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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147 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather leaves Gallagher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayweather was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayweather tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallagher is able to avoid easily.
Mayweather digs a good hook to Gallagher's body.
Gallagher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayweather feints and then cracks Gallagher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gallagher down.
Mayweather lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mayweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mayweather.
Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallagher shoots in but Mayweather avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gallagher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher slips a jab and a cross from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mayweather.
Mayweather missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher shoots in and drives through. Mayweather sprawls well.
Shane Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gallagher.
Gallagher misses the jab.
Mayweather is looking to chop away at Gallagher's legs.
Gallagher throws the left hand but Mayweather avoids the punch easily.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Gallagher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gallagher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gallagher swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with a shot to the body
and Mayweather counters with a series of strikes. Gallagher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mayweather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gallagher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher dives in and grabs Mayweather's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayweather pushes down on Gallagher's head and hops out.
Mayweather lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayweather is out of range.
Mayweather jabs Gallagher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gallagher throws an off balance right hand
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayweather avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Mayweather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallagher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a hook but Mayweather avoids it easily.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Mayweather shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mayweather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallagher circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayweather avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher wants to slow Mayweather down by chopping away at his legs.
Gallagher checks a leg kick nicely.
Gallagher shoots in and bounces Mayweather off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is keeping the position.
Gallagher with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
Gallagher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gallagher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayweather avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gallagher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gallagher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher throwing strikes but missing.
Gallagher throwing strikes from guard but Mayweather blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane Mayweather will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gallagher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Mayweather saw that one coming.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather.
Mayweather is looking to wear down Gallagher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mayweather scoring well with a low kick there.
Mayweather cracks Gallagher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher swings widly with a right hand
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayweather avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallagher tries for a takedown but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher swings widly with a right hand
and Mayweather counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather, looking for a takedown. Gallagher pushes Mayweather against the cage but Mayweather circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallagher swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Shane Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Gallagher checks a leg kick.
Mayweather steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Mayweather stuffs the takedown attempt from Gallagher. Gallagher gets slowly back to his feet.
Shane Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gallagher.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayweather is just out of range.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher throws a sloppy body shot
and Mayweather counters with a series of strikes. Gallagher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gallagher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather slips under a jab.
Mayweather lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallagher at a distance.
Mayweather slaps away a takedown attempt from Gallagher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mayweather thuds a left hand into Gallagher's body.
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!
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Mayweather lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Mayweather slips the punch.
Gallagher slips a jab from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher misses the jab.
Gallagher swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Gallagher misses with a left hand
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher misses with a low kick.
Mayweather checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gallagher misses with a straight left.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Gallagher swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayweather circles away.
Gallagher misses with a straight left.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayweather is just out of range.
Gallagher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayweather to the mat! Mayweather manages to get full guard.
Mayweather controlling Gallagher's posture.
Gallagher passes Mayweather's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayweather defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayweather defends it well.
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 Shane Mayweather will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gallagher misses with a left hand
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gallagher thows a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayweather's waist but Mayweather gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gallagher off to one side.
Mayweather slips a jab from Gallagher.
Mayweather with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gallagher tries a low kick but Mayweather avoids it.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Mayweather jabs at Gallagher's body.
Gallagher misses with a hook
letting Mayweather counter with a right hand.
Mayweather swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Mayweather punishes Gallagher's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather.
Gallagher fails with a takedown attempt.
Gallagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallagher misses with a jab to the body
and Mayweather counters with a right hand to the body.
Gallagher checks a leg kick.
Gallagher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayweather. That snapped Gallagher's head back.
Shane Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Gallagher misses.
Mayweather thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayweather getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses.
Mayweather pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gallagher is out of range and Mayweather settles back down.
Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather connects with a looping right hand.
Mayweather bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gallagher's head.
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!
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Mayweather sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Mayweather throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayweather lands the left hand.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but Gallagher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mayweather throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Mayweather works Gallagher's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Mayweather.
Mayweather connects with a leg kick. Gallagher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gallagher is out of range.
Gallagher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayweather's calf.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayweather lands a jab to Gallagher's midsection.
Gallagher throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range.
Gallagher takes a swing at Mayweather's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
Gallagher moves out of range of the leg kick from Mayweather.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Mayweather keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shane Mayweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shane Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gallagher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather scores with a hook to the body. Gallagher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut
and Mayweather counters with a one-two to the body.
Gallagher tries to move into range but Mayweather moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Mayweather lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher throws a right hand that misses
and Mayweather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher tries for a takedown but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayweather fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gallagher.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayweather chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mayweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayweather, 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 Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mayweather!
Shane Mayweather made sure to mention his sponsor, [GTI] Divine Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Schwensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Wauler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kalle Schwensen's 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Wauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Schwensen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wauler wants to clinch.
Schwensen scores with a takedown into Wauler's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wauler keeping full guard, as Schwensen tries to pass.
Schwensen wants to control from the top but Wauler keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwensen pushing down on Wauler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wauler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schwensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schwensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schwensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwensen prevents Wauler from improving his position.
Schwensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schwensen slows the pace down in half guard.
Schwensen trying to mount his opponent but Wauler defends it.
Wauler is staying active underneath Schwensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schwensen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwensen stops Wauler from getting back to his feet.
Schwensen trying to control the action but Wauler is working from the bottom.
Schwensen tries to pass to full mount but Wauler defends it.
Schwensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schwensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schwensen is pressing down on Wauler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wauler is holding on for now.
Wauler has hold of Schwensen's hands but Schwensen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen wants to pass to mount but Wauler is defending the position.
Schwensen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wauler defends it well.
Schwensen is pressing down on Wauler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wauler is holding on for now.
Schwensen winds up and cracks Wauler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schwensen lands strikes from half guard.
Schwensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schwensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schwensen works his way into side control.
Wauler is not content to let Schwensen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wauler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schwensen's guard! Nice work there by Wauler!
Schwensen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schwensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wauler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwensen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwensen is on top in guard.
Schwensen scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Schwensen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wauler lands with a straight right. Schwensen didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Kalle Schwensen has been cut.
Schwensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wauler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schwensen thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwensen. Wauler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wauler tries to clinch up but Schwensen circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Schwensen misses the target.
Schwensen throws the left hand but Wauler avoids the punch easily.
Schwensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wauler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wauler rushes Schwensen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wauler.
Schwensen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wauler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wauler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schwensen is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Wauler.
Wauler scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schwensen backwards.
Schwensen tries to break the clinch but Wauler is controlling the position.
Wauler has Schwensen pressed against the cage, preventing Schwensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wauler scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Wauler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wauler is keeping busy.
Wauler scores with a shoulder strike.
Wauler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wauler trying to control the position but instead, Schwensen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wauler into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schwensen is trying to break free.
Wauler stalling in the clinch but Schwensen improves position.
Wauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schwensen wants to get back to striking at distance but Wauler won't allow it.
Schwensen is looking for a takedown.
Schwensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glenn Wauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Schwensen.
Wauler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Wauler.
Wauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wauler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wauler is looking to clinch but Schwensen is avoiding it.
Wauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schwensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wauler clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wauler is looking to clinch.
Schwensen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wauler sprawls well initially but Schwensen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wauler is trying to stand up here but Schwensen is controlling him well.
Wauler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schwensen.
Kalle Schwensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wauler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schwensen trying to control from half guard but Wauler is working away.
Schwensen prevents Wauler from improving his position.
Schwensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen trying to control from half guard but Wauler is working away.
Wauler pushes Schwensen off looking to stand but Schwensen dives back in and keeps control.
Schwensen tries to pass to full mount but Wauler defends it.
Schwensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wauler keeps working.
Schwensen throwing shots but Wauler is blocking nicely.
Wauler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schwensen.
Nice strikes from Schwensen there.
Schwensen trying to control the action but Wauler is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen thows a huge punch but Wauler dodges it nicely.
Schwensen trying to pass the guard but Wauler defending well.
Schwensen throwing shots but Wauler is blocking nicely.
Schwensen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schwensen wants to take a breather but Wauler is having none of it.
Wauler has his hands clasped together around Schwensen's back. He's all about the action.
Schwensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wauler wants to control but Schwensen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schwensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wauler's head.
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 Glenn Wauler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Schwensen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Schwensen throws a hook to the side of Wauler's head but Wauler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schwensen thows a body shot but no joy.
Wauler tries to clinch but Schwensen moves out of range.
A lazy left from Wauler finds it's target.
Schwensen misses with a left hand
and Wauler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schwensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wauler.
Wauler wants to clinch.
Wauler scores with the left hand. Schwensen knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Schwensen misses.
Wauler has managed to clinch.
Wauler pushes Schwensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wauler as Schwensen tries to tie him up.
Schwensen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wauler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schwensen.
Wauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Wauler - that landed with a thud.
Wauler looking to stall.
Schwensen stalling in the clinch but Wauler improves position.
Schwensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wauler smiles and moves away.
Glenn Wauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Schwensen.
Wauler works the jab nicely.
Schwensen is rocked!
Wauler sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Schwensen's defenses. It connects perfectly with Schwensen's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glenn Wauler!
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