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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotten comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Perfect Strangers - Deep Purple kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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234 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Renninger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rotten!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renninger thuds his right hand into Rotten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rotten shoots in for a takedown but Renninger shows good takedown defense.
Rotten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Renninger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Renninger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rotten is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotten glances at the clock... BAM! Renninger nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Rotten crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Rotten is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Renninger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Fajardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fajardo has chosen Perry Mason as his entrance music. Jake Sheilds had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jake Sheilds has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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186 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Sheilds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Fajardo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fajardo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fajardo but Fajardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sheilds shoots in but Fajardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Sheilds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheilds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sheilds stops Fajardo from getting back to his feet.
Sheilds slows the pace down in half guard.
Sheilds passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fajardo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheilds landing strikes.
Fajardo regains half guard.
Sheilds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sheilds slips a nice elbow through Fajardo's hands, connecting with Fajardo's forehead.
Sheilds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sheilds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sheilds raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheilds lands a nice shot to the head.
Sheilds landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fajardo tries to reverse the position but Sheilds maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajardo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fajardo looks gassed!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sheilds! Fajardo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Sheilds!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by ULTRAnumb. Samuel has chosen Unusual as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Jakob Alexander has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakob Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel throws a right hand that Alexander ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexander also avoids with ease.
Alexander throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense.
Samuel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Samuel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Samuelis looking to pass into half guard but Alexander pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alexander is in guard.
Alexander wanted to stand there but Samuel had control of the position.
Samuel is looking to stand up but Alexander isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samuel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Samuel keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander prevents Samuel from getting back to his feet.
Samuel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jakob Alexander.
Samuel misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like George Samuel has been cut.
Samuel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alexander throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alexander is looking to stand up but Samuel isn't so interested in that idea.
Samuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samuel defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samuel is aware though and is defending well.
Samuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
Samuel postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander working for a triangle but Samuel defends it easily.
Samuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samuel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samuel chips away with some ground and pound.
Samuel throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Samuel keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wriggles free and stands up.
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Samuel.
Alexander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samuel.
Jakob Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Samuel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Alexander tries to land a leg kick but Samuel saw it coming and moves away.
Samuel dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Samuel's head and hops out.
Samuel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexander leaves Samuel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Samuel shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander controls Samuel momentarily but Samuel frees himself.
Samuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Samuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Samuel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Samuel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alexander circles away.
Samuel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samuel avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Samuel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alexander sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samuel somewhat.
Jakob Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Samuel.
Samuel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Samuel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Samuel throwing shots but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Samuel slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.
Alexander tries to kick Samuel off but Samuel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
George Samuel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samuel working Alexander over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samuel is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Samuel lands a nice short elbow.
Samuel thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Samuel lands with a punch from half guard.
Samuel prevents Alexander from improving his position.
Samuel working Alexander over with strikes.
Samuel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexander defending well though.
Samuel working Alexander over with strikes.
Alexander is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samuel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Alexander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samuel is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Alexander is hurt! He's hurt bad - Samuel fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Alexander from any more punishment! Congratulations to Samuel! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Samuel!
George Samuel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olag Clubber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clubber's entrance music is Nyan Cat. A fine choice. Al Allen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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264 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olag Clubber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Allen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Clubber's front leg but catches the back leg as Clubber tries to avoid it.
Clubber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Clubber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clubber trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Olag Clubber wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Allen lands with a slapping head kick.
Clubber is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Clubber.
Clubber closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allen quickly recovers to half guard.
Allen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good exchange - Clubber coming out on top.
Allen lands a nice shot that snaps Clubber's head back.
Clubber defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Clubber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clubber is looking to clinch.
Clubber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Allen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allen manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clubberis looking to pass into half guard but Allen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allen is in guard.
Allen trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Allen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clubber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Clubber or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clubber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clubber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Allen is fending him off so far but Clubber persists. Nope, Allen circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Clubber misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Allen connects with a jab.
Allen delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Clubber or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olag Clubber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clubber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allen scores with a jab. Clubber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olag Clubber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Allen blocks a jab.
Clubber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olag Clubber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clubber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clubber misses with a left hand
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clubber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clubber tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Allen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Al Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clubber shoots for a takedown but Allen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olag Clubber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Clubber throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a thumping low kick.
Clubber looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Clubber's head.
Allen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clubber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Clubber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Allen's guard.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Clubber won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Allen controlling Clubber's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Olag Clubber wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Allen connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheers as Allen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clubber doesn't seem phased though.
Allen cracks the inside of Clubber's front leg.
Allen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Clubber on that attempt.
Clubber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen scores with the left hand. Clubber knows he should have avoided that one.
Allen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allen wants it to stay on the feet.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clubber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Al Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clubber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Clubber with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clubber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
Clubber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen scores with a push kick.
Clubber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allen did well to prevent Clubber getting side control.
Allen pushes Clubber off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clubber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clubber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Clubber shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
Clubber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clubber swinging wildly here.
Clubber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clubber looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clubber fails to land the takedown.
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clubber needs to keep his hands up - Allen had a free shot at his head there.
Allen throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Olag Clubber has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clubber is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Clubber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olag Clubber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Olag Clubber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Clubber tries to clinch but Allen moves away
and Allen counters with an outside leg kick.
Clubber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clubber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Allen's guard.
Clubber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clubber is controlling him.
Allen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Al Allen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Clubber looks to throw a body kick
and Allen counters with a series of strikes. Clubber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Allen misses with a few strikes there.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clubber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allen lands a high kick!
Clubber throws a head kick that misses.
Allen tries to sprawl but Clubber drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Clubber is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Allen reverses the position - he's now on top in Clubber's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Clubber working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen wants to get up but he can't break Clubber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Allen!
During a confident post fight interview, Al Allen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rasheed Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelista Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower. Nunes has chosen Never Be Alone as his entrance music. Evangelista Nunes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evangelista Nunes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Willis checks a leg kick nicely.
Nunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rasheed Willis has been cut.
Willis loads up on a big right hand but Nunes slips the punch.
Willis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willis avoids a kick to the body.
Nunes cracks a nice hook into Willis's ribs.
A solid body kick from Nunes.
Willis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nunes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Willis's calf.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunes tries to sprawl out of it but Willis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Willis is breathing heavily.
Willis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis tries to clinch up.
Willis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nunes stuns Willis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Willis misses with the combination.
Willis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Willis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes is looking to slow Willis down with leg kicks.
Nunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nunes cracks Willis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Willis off the cage and back into range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Willis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nunes - the referee stops the clock and Willis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nunes. Willis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Willis.
Nunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Willis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. Willis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nunes stuns Willis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nunes keeps Willis at a distance using the push kick.
Willis dodges the punch combination from Nunes.
Willis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nunes lands with a nice body punch.
Willis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nunes.
Nunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Willis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Willis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nunes throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Willis.
Nunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Willis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Nunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Willis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis takes one to the chin there.
Nunes throws a leg kick which misses Willis's front leg but catches the back leg as Willis tries to avoid it.
Willis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes connects with a body shot that sends Willis's belly button to the back.
Willis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Willis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nunes.
Nunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willis. That did some damage!
Willis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nunes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Willis is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Nunes.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nunes, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelista Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasheed Willis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Willis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Willis seems to have got his legs back now.
Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willis. That did some damage!
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Willis moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Nunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Nunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Willis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nunes.
Nunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Willis doesn't seem bothered though.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Nunes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Nunes finds it's way through Willis's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes scores with a head kick. Willis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willis. That did some damage!
Nunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Willis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Willis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Willis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Willis rather than just go for the knockout.
Nunes feints and then cracks Willis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Willis down.
Evangelista Nunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nunes tries to bum rush Willis with a series of wild strikes but Willis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Nunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nunes sends Willis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nunes is motioning to the referee to let Willis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nunes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nunes.
Nunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nunes lands a big head kick that sends Willis tumbling to the mat! Nunes takes a step backwards and waves Willis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nunes steps in with a hook that catches Willis right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nunes follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Willis looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evangelista Nunes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LM Fao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fao comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Sorry For Party Rocking. Faber has chosen Rich Boy - Throw Some D's as his entrance music. Chris Faber acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, LM Fao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Faber!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fao has a takedown stuffed.
Fao scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Faber wants to hold on but Fao pushes him away.
Faber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fao kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Faber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fao is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Faber is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LM Fao!
During a confident post fight interview, LM Fao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tap Out!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus works Out's body with a nice hook.
Out closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacManus quickly recovers to half guard.
Out is looking to stall here but MacManus recovers full guard.
MacManus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Out's guard.
Out looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
Out has MacManus pulled in close to control his posture.
MacManus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Out is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Out struggling a bit here.
MacManus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Out, who protects the arm well.
MacManus is trying to get an arm triangle but Out is defending well.
Out struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out defending against the ground and pound.
MacManus is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Out looks calm but he's in trouble here. MacManus gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Out is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! MacManus lets go of the hold and Out can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson has chosen NightTrain as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Saul Hudson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson jabs at Jacobs's body.
Hudson takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Hudson lands a right hook to the body.
Jacobs moves out of range as Hudson strikes.
Jacobs misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body. Hudson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hudson misses the shot to the body.
Hudson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobs. Jacobs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hudson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hudson jabs Jacobs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Jacobs.
Hudson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Christian Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Hudson lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hudson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jacobs was covering up waiting for the punch and Hudson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hudson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs controlling Hudson's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Christian Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
Hudson checks the leg kick.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Hudson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hudson blocks a low kick nicely.
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!
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Hudson works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Hudson misses with a straight left.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Hudson connects with a body shot.
Hudson throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Hudson there.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hudson lands with a nice body punch.
Jacobs walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Hudson misses its intended target.
Hudson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Hudson.
Jacobs takes a swing at Hudson's ribcage but misses.
Hudson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hudson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saul Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hudson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Hudson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christian Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson.
Hudson defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
Hudson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Hudson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hudson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudson.
Hudson swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs tries to work over Hudson's front leg with a kick but Hudson checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hudson blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Hudson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Hudson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jacobs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christian Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hudson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Hudson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs tries to land a leg kick but Hudson saw it coming and moves away.
Hudson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Hudson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Hudson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Hudson saw that one coming.
Hudson takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hudson. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hudson. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hudson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
Hudson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hudson tries to pass to full mount but Jacobs defends it.
Hudson drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Hudson wants to free his trapped foot but Jacobs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Hudson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacobs is trying to maintain the position but Hudson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hudson thows a huge punch but Jacobs dodges it nicely.
Hudson misses with a head shot. Jacobs uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Hudson is proving a slippery customer.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs is pulling down on Hudson's head to control his posture.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hudson landing with the ground and pound.
Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
Hudson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
Hudson throws a strike but Jacobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Hudson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Jacobs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hudson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hudson misses with an uppercut.
Hudson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Jacobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hudson tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hudson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jacobs on his heels. He'll look to pass Jacobs's guard now, I'm sure.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Hudson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hudson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to take a breather but Hudson is having none of it.
Hudson gets full guard.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
Hudson controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Hudson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Hudson wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hudson works the jab nicely.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Hudson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobs misses with a lunging right hand
and Hudson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jacobs's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson is working Jacobs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hudson throws a strike but Jacobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Hudson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hudson.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Hudson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hudson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jacobs to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs controls Hudson momentarily but Hudson frees himself.
Hudson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hudson working some strikes from top position.
Saul Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hudson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hudson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hudson postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudson throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Hudson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hudson lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Hudson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hudson throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hudson punishes Jacobs's body with a nice straight punch.
Saul Hudson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hudson moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Jacobs throws a front kick that sends Hudson stumbling back into the cage.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hudson jabs at Jacobs's body.
Hudson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hudson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Hudson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hudson!
Hudson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hudson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hudson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hudson regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hudson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hudson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacobs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jacobs tries to pass to full mount but Hudson defends it.
Hudson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Hudson misses with a head shot. Jacobs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudson with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hudson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudson is one step ahead there.
Jacobs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hudson works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.
Hudson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hudson throwing strikes but missing.
Hudson stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson is fighting to break Jacobs's control of his arms but Jacobs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jacobs has momentary wrist control but Hudson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Hudson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jacobs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hudson is out of range and Jacobs settles back down.
Hudson scores with a hook to the body. Jacobs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hudson misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jacobs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobs tries to move into range but Hudson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Hudson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hudson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudson shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jacobs counters with a thumping low kick.
Hudson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hudson takes one to the chin there.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Hudson moves out of range easily.
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hudson throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Hudson lands a jab to Jacobs's midsection.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudson.
Hudson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to work over Hudson's front leg with a kick but Hudson checks it.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hudson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson misses with a jab to the body
and Jacobs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hudson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hudson dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Hudson connects with a jab.
Hudson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hudson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jacobs's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacobs defending well though.
Hudson thows a huge punch but Jacobs dodges it nicely.
Hudson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jacobs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hudson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hudson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hudson with the ground and pound but Jacobs uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson.
Jacobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hudson landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hudson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hudson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hudson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saul Hudson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Christian Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hudson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Hudson is proving a slippery customer.
Hudson trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Hudson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Hudson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hudson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Hudson! Saul Hudson retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Saul Hudson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down . The crowd seem to be enjoying de Souza's choice of entrance music: Dry County. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews tries to clinch up but de Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
de Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
de Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so de Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
de Souza advances position into side control!
de Souza grinds an elbow into Matthews's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
de Souza is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Matthews looks calm but he's in trouble here. de Souza gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Matthews is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! de Souza lets go of the hold and Matthews can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago de Souza!
Thiago de Souza is the new welterweight champion!
Thiago de Souza very nearly forgot to thank [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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