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MMM 163 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Corncobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole has chosen Michael Cole's Entrance music as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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160 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Corncobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Cole!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Cole.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cole throws a body punch but Corncobb moves out of range.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Cole moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cole blocks the body kick.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Corncobb throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Cole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corncobb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cole somewhat.
Cole lands a jab to Corncobb's midsection.
Cole pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Corncobb back to the cage. Cole follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corncobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corncobb.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corncobb. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corncobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corncobb misses with a few strikes there.
Corncobb misses the jab.
Corncobb swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corncobb misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Cole.
Corncobb misses the shot to the body.
Corncobb digs a good hook to Cole's body.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.
Corncobb misses the jab.
Corncobb lands a head kick. Cole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cole scores with a hook.
Cole blocks the body kick.
Cole shoots in but Corncobb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larry Corncobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corncobb throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corncobb.
Corncobb throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole throws a right hand that Corncobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Corncobb also avoids with ease.
Corncobb is looking to wear down Cole with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Corncobb.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corncobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larry Corncobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corncobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Corncobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Cole lands a nice hook to Corncobb's body. Corncobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole's corner calls for a 1-2. Cole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cole cracks Corncobb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corncobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corncobb avoids it really well and circles away.
Cole avoids the head kick by Corncobb.
Corncobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Corncobb throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Corncobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corncobb throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole shoots in but no luck this time.
Corncobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corncobb's waist but Corncobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
Cole scores with a body shot.
Donk. Cole catches Corncobb right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corncobb.
The crowd cheers as Cole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corncobb doesn't seem phased though.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Corncobb backs away looking to recover.
Corncobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Corncobb!
A cross from Cole lands.
Corncobb throws a body kick that misses.
Cole is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Corncobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corncobb throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole moves out of range as Corncobb strikes.
Cole is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cole scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Cole tries to bum rush Corncobb with a series of wild strikes but Corncobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corncobb but Corncobb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corncobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corncobb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a shot to the body.
Corncobb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corncobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corncobb is breathing heavily.
Corncobb tried to score with a low kick but Cole checks it.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Corncobb throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Corncobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corncobb throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
Corncobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cole lands with an overhand left.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cole scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Corncobb is rocked!
Corncobb throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Corncobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole thuds his right hand into Corncobb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with Corncobb, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes Corncobb against the cage but Corncobb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cole misses with a double jab.
Corncobb seems to have got his legs back now.
Corncobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole shoots for a takedown but Corncobb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corncobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corncobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole moves out of range as Corncobb strikes.
Corncobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole throws a right and a left that Corncobb avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Corncobb. Those never looked like landing.
Corncobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole shoots in for a double leg but Corncobb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corncobb.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Corncobb.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing.
Cole is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corncobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larry Corncobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Corncobb throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corncobb.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole staying out of range there.
Corncobb misses with a straight right.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corncobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corncobb leaves Cole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Corncobb drops his hands momentarily and Cole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corncobb jabs at Cole's body.
Corncobb throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Corncobb throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole connects with a right hand. Corncobb shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corncobb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corncobb stuffs the takedown attempt from Cole. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole works over Corncobb's head and body with a nice combination.
Cole avoids the body shot from Corncobb.
Cole avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corncobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Corncobb as Cole shoots in.
Corncobb takes one on the button.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Cole takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Cole as he connects with a hook.
Corncobb misses with the combination.
Corncobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corncobb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncobb tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Corncobb.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corncobb scores with a head kick. Cole tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corncobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Larry Corncobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corncobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corncobb looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Corncobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Cole cracks a nice hook into Corncobb's ribs.
Cole shoots in but Corncobb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corncobb.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corncobb. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole jabs at Corncobb's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Corncobb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corncobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole throws a series of punches but Corncobb avoids them all with ease.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corncobb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Corncobb looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corncobb.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole shoots in but Corncobb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cole drives through with a takedown into Corncobb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Corncobb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corncobb controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cole jabs Corncobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corncobb thows a body shot but no joy.
Cole slips a straight right by Corncobb.
A cross from Corncobb lands.
Cole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corncobb momentarily.
Corncobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cole's head.
Corncobb lands a head kick. Cole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cole is rocked!
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Corncobb finish him?
Cole scores with a hook to the body. Corncobb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corncobb manages to avoid it.
Corncobb slips a jab from Cole.
A jab from Corncobb finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Cole misses with a double jab.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corncobb.
A punch combination from Corncobb misses.
Whack! Corncobb lands a heavy head kick that drops Cole. The ref tackles Corncobb to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cole was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Larry Corncobb!
An out of breath and clearly excited Larry Corncobb thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brawler comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly - E.I.. Robbie Brawler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26
220 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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220 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rogers, pushing him back against the cage.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Brawler won't allow it.
Brawler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rogers smiles and moves away.
Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Rogers.
Rogers tries to break free but Brawler pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brawler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brawler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Brawler.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brawler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Brawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Brawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooh!!! Rogers has knocked Brawler down with a huge combo! Rogers steps away and waves a wobbly Brawler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brawler is rocked!
It looks like Robbie Brawler has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers connects with a superb combination that knocks Brawler out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rogers before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Brawler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert McKrackin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Leben is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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245 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKrackin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Leben, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leben fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKrackin on the side of the head.
McKrackin doesn't manage to clinch there - Leben circles away.
Leben throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKrackin avoids the head kick by Leben.
McKrackin avoids the body shot from Leben.
Leben swings for the body but McKrackin moves out of range.
Leben throws a head kick but McKrackin moves out of range.
Leben circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKrackin wants to clinch.
Leben tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKrackin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leben bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKrackin's head.
McKrackin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leben swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKrackin wants to clinch.
McKrackin blocks a head kick by Leben.
Leben throws a head kick that misses.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leben swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKrackin misses with a straight right.
McKrackin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McKrackin throws a head kick but Leben moves out of range.
McKrackin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leben manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKrackin moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch but Leben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKrackin tries to clinch there but Leben circles away.
Leben pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leben scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Robert McKrackin has been cut.
McKrackin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch but Leben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chris Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKrackin moves into the clinch.
Leben wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKrackin has him pressed against the cage.
Leben avoids the elbow strike from McKrackin, against the cage.
Leben wants to break free but McKrackin has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Leben.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Leben's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKrackin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leben blocks an elbow strike from McKrackin.
McKrackin misses with an elbow over the top.
Leben lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben blocks an elbow strike from McKrackin.
McKrackin taking a breather.
McKrackin misses with an elbow over the top.
McKrackin misses with an elbow strike.
Leben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leben misses with a few strikes there.
McKrackin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leben manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKrackin scores with a jab to the head.
Leben throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McKrackin.
McKrackin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKrackin tries to clinch up but Leben circles away and keeps his distance.
Leben fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McKrackin tries to clinch but Leben moves out of range.
Leben punishes McKrackin's body with a nice straight punch.
McKrackin blocks a head kick by Leben.
McKrackin tries to clinch there but Leben circles away.
Leben showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKrackin.
Leben throws a sloppy head kick and McKrackin moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leben swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKrackin tries to clinch but Leben moves out of range.
Leben throws a nice looking combination but McKrackin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKrackin closes the distance and clinches.
Leben blocks an elbow strike from McKrackin.
McKrackin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McKrackin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leben is defending well for now.
Leben breaks the clinch.
Leben avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKrackin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKrackin tries to clinch but Leben is having none of it.
Leben throws a sloppy head kick and McKrackin moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from McKrackin.
McKrackin wants to clinch up but Leben keeps it at a distance.
Leben misses with a series of wild punches.
Leben stalks McKrackin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McKrackin's face. McKrackin staggers backwards, shaken.
McKrackin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKrackin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKrackin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKrackin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKrackin instigates a clinch.
Leben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Leben.
Leben misses with a wild combination.
Leben swats away the attempt to clinch by McKrackin.
Leben keeps the fight on the outside.
Leben keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKrackin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leben sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKrackin wants to clinch up but Leben keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Leben.
Leben throws a nice looking combination but McKrackin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Leben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert McKrackin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKrackin throws a hook but Leben avoids it easily.
Leben dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leben is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McKrackin rather than just go for the knockout.
McKrackin is looking to clinch.
Leben slips a jab from McKrackin.
Leben lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leben circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Leben, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leben circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKrackin moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.
Leben keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Leben seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKrackin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leben cracks McKrackin with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from McKrackin.
McKrackin has Leben up against the cage in a clinch.
Leben wants to get back to striking at distance but McKrackin won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leben wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leben looks to land a combination but McKrackin avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKrackin wants to clinch.
Leben throws a right and a left that McKrackin avoids nicely.
McKrackin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leben avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKrackin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leben manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKrackin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKrackin tries a head kick but it misses.
McKrackin misses with a wild combination.
McKrackin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leben throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leben swats away the attempt to clinch by McKrackin.
Leben throws a sloppy head kick and McKrackin moves out of range easily.
McKrackin wants to clinch.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch but Leben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKrackin avoids the head kick by Leben.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKrackin. Leben does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKrackin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKrackin tries to move into range but Leben moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKrackin tries to clinch up.
McKrackin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKrackin tries to clinch but Leben moves out of range.
McKrackin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leben moves away.
Leben lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch but Leben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leben gets tackled into the cage by McKrackin. McKrackin maintains the clinch.
McKrackin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McKrackin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McKrackin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leben is defending well for now.
Leben breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leben slips a jab from McKrackin.
A punch lands to the side of McKrackin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKrackin has closed the distance and engaged Leben in a clinch.
McKrackin lands an elbow inside that Leben shrugs off.
Leben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKrackin tries to clinch up but Leben circles away and keeps his distance.
Leben lands a nice looking body shot.
McKrackin tries to clinch but Leben is having none of it.
Leben fails to land with a series of punches.
Leben keeps the fight on the outside.
Leben lands a head shot.
McKrackin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leben is out of range.
McKrackin is looking to clinch but Leben is avoiding it.
McKrackin wants to clinch.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leben paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leben throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Leben.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leben throws a head kick that misses.
McKrackin wants to clinch up but Leben keeps it at a distance.
McKrackin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leben paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKrackin throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leben swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leben misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leben lands a head kick!
McKrackin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leben manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKrackin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKrackin is looking to clinch but Leben is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKrackin tries to clinch up.
McKrackin moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.
Leben lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKrackin circles away quickly and effectively.
McKrackin wants to clinch.
McKrackin wants to clinch up but Leben keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Leben will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robert McKrackin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McKrackin tries to clinch but Leben is having none of it.
Leben circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leben throws a nice head kick!
McKrackin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKrackin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKrackin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leben plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McKrackin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leben manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKrackin blocks a head kick by Leben.
Leben fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKrackin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leben paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKrackin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leben throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKrackin is looking to clinch.
McKrackin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leben misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch but Leben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKrackin tries to clinch but Leben moves out of range.
McKrackin tries to clinch up but Leben circles away and keeps his distance.
McKrackin throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
McKrackin fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKrackin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leben connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKrackin scrambles back to his feet.
Leben lands a head kick. McKrackin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McKrackin moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.
McKrackin rushes Leben and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leben blocks an elbow strike.
Leben breaks the clinch.
McKrackin moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.
Leben scores with a leg kick.
Leben looks to land a combination but McKrackin avoids it well.
McKrackin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leben paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKrackin is looking to clinch but Leben is avoiding it.
McKrackin tries to clinch up but Leben circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Leben tenderised McKrackin's leg. McKrackin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leben misses with a wild combination.
Leben keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leben looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leben lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leben takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leben keeps the fight on the outside.
McKrackin tries to clinch up but Leben circles away and keeps his distance.
McKrackin tries to score with a low kick but Leben moves his leg out of the way.
Leben stalks McKrackin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McKrackin's face. McKrackin staggers backwards, shaken.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Leben tries a head kick but it misses.
Leben misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKrackin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKrackin tries to clinch but Leben is having none of it.
McKrackin is looking to clinch but Leben is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKrackin wants to clinch up but Leben keeps it at a distance.
McKrackin moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.
Leben misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leben circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKrackin tries to clinch up but Leben circles away and keeps his distance.
McKrackin connects with a leg kick. Leben looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKrackin is looking to clinch but Leben is avoiding it.
McKrackin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKrackin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leben wants to get back to striking at distance but McKrackin won't allow it.
McKrackin throws an elbow but it misses.
McKrackin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McKrackin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Chris Leben has been cut.
Leben blocks an elbow strike from McKrackin.
Nice elbow from McKrackin.
McKrackin misses with an elbow strike.
McKrackin lands an elbow inside that Leben shrugs off.
McKrackin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leben takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leben displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leben paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leben.
McKrackin doesn't manage to clinch there - Leben circles away.
Leben connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McKrackin tries to clinch but Leben is having none of it.
McKrackin wants to clinch up but Leben keeps it at a distance.
McKrackin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robert McKrackin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKrackin wants to clinch.
McKrackin throws a right hand that Leben ducks under and follows up with a left that Leben also avoids with ease.
McKrackin tries to clinch but Leben moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKrackin is looking to clinch but Leben is avoiding it.
McKrackin is looking to clinch but Leben is avoiding it.
McKrackin tries to close the distance and clinch but Leben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robert McKrackin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKrackin tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert McKrackin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leben 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Leben!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Marcel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marcel's choice of entrance music: city of angels. Harry Ballzonya has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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169 lbs
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167 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Ballzonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Marcel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballzonya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcel.
Marcel cracks Ballzonya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ballzonya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marcel gets caught napping as Ballzonya dives in and scores a takedown. Marcel manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ballzonya looking to sit in guard and control but Marcel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marcel wanted to stand there but Ballzonya had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcel tries to stand but Ballzonya is controlling from the bottom.
Harry Ballzonya has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ballzonya throws a lazy body kick
letting Marcel counter with a right hand.
Marcel gets caught napping as Ballzonya dives in and scores a takedown. Marcel manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ballzonya wants to control from the top but Marcel keeps moving.
Marcel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballzonya missing with a left hand there. Marcel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ballzonya counters with a straight right hand.
Marcel misses with a straight left.
Jesse Marcel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballzonya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcel counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballzonya tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marcel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcel.
Ballzonya loads up on a big right hand but Marcel slips the punch.
Marcel thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcel misses with a left hand
and Ballzonya counters with an outside leg kick.
Ballzonya cracks Marcel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marcel checks a leg kick nicely.
Ballzonya misses with an uppercut.
Marcel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ballzonya is out of range and Marcel settles back down.
Jab, jab by Ballzonya - just one landing.
Marcel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ballzonya throws out the jab.
Ballzonya shoots for a double leg takedown but Marcel sprawls well. He's pushed Ballzonya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ballzonya misses with a jab to the body
and Marcel counters with a straight right hand.
Marcel blocks a jab.
Marcel thows a body shot but no joy.
Ballzonya cracks Marcel with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ballzonya with a hook.
The fighters circling - Ballzonya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballzonya throws an overhand right that lands on Marcel's shoulder, as Marcel tries to avoid the shot.
Ballzonya misses with a body shot.
Marcel checks a leg kick.
Marcel throws a jab when Ballzonya was well out of range.
Marcel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcel throws a hook but Ballzonya avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcel throws a body punch but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Marcel misses the jab.
Ballzonya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Marcel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ballzonya checks a leg kick.
Marcel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballzonya.
Marcel misses the jab.
Jesse Marcel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ballzonya throws a leg kick but Marcel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marcel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballzonya.
Marcel lunges at Ballzonya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ballzonya's hand.
Marcel tries to land a leg kick but Ballzonya saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Marcel misses.
Ballzonya misses with a wild body shot.
Marcel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ballzonya ducks under a wild hook from Marcel.
Marcel misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marcel!
Marcel lands with a nice body kick.
Ballzonya misses with a looping right.
Ballzonya takes one to the side of the head.
Marcel misses with a body kick.
Marcel throws a looping overhand right but Ballzonya ducks down to avoid it.
Ballzonya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcel looks to land a left hand but Ballzonya moved out of range nicely.
Marcel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballzonya looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcel is just out of range.
Ballzonya connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya defending well as Marcel loads up on a big left hand.
Marcel throws a sloppy head kick and Ballzonya moves out of range easily.
Marcel throws the kick towards the body but Ballzonya avoids it.
Marcel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jesse Marcel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballzonya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcel.
Ballzonya moves out of range of the body kick from Marcel.
Marcel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ballzonya moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcel throws a right and a left that Ballzonya avoids nicely.
Ballzonya misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marcel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ballzonya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcel. Marcel obviously looking to wear him down.
Marcel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marcel looks to land a body kick but Ballzonya moved away.
Marcel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marcel has time to react.
Ballzonya moves away from the strike by Marcel.
Ballzonya looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcel is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya misses with a body shot.
Marcel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcel connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Ballzonya misses.
Ballzonya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballzonya gets a double leg takedown into Marcel's guard.
Marcel pushes Ballzonya off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ballzonya misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballzonya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcel.
Ballzonya throws a lazy right hand but Marcel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Marcel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ballzonya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ballzonya throws out a loose jab but Marcel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballzonya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ballzonya throws a nice looking combination but Marcel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ballzonya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcel as he jumps to the side.
Marcel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ballzonya throws out the jab.
Marcel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya cracks Marcel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marcel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcel checks a low kick from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya ducks under a wild hook from Marcel.
A cross from Marcel lands.
Marcel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballzonya manages to avoid it.
Ballzonya throws a lazy right hand but Marcel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcel misses the target.
Marcel throws a hook but Ballzonya blocks it.
Marcel digs a good hook to Ballzonya's body.
Marcel jabs Ballzonya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ballzonya lands with a nice body punch.
Marcel misses with a two punch combination.
Marcel misses with a kick to the body.
Ballzonya avoids the body shot from Marcel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marcel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcel throws a jab when Ballzonya was well out of range.
Ballzonya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcel.
A combination from Ballzonya does no damage.
Ballzonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballzonya lands a lovely overhand right.
Ballzonya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcel in his tracks.
Marcel moves away from the strike by Ballzonya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcel connects with a leg kick. Ballzonya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marcel misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcel looks to land a left hand but Ballzonya moved out of range nicely.
Marcel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marcel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ballzonya eats them both and turns towards Marcel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ballzonya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Ballzonya misses its intended target.
Ballzonya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marcel looks to land a left hand but Ballzonya moved out of range nicely.
Marcel tries to land a front kick but Ballzonya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ballzonya throws a leg kick that misses.
Marcel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballzonya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcel stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballzonya. Ballzonya gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcel moves forwards but Ballzonya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marcel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ballzonya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Ballzonya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballzonya misses with a takedown attempt - Marcel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballzonya.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballzonya.
Harry Ballzonya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcel moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballzonya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcel moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse Marcel.
I've got Marcel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Marcel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dew Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykloni comes to the cage accompanied by David Arkenstone - Carrickfergus. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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219 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dew Rain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sykloni defends it nicely.
Rain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sykloni tries to avoid it but Rain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sykloni to the ground. Sykloni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rain.
Sami Sykloni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dew Rain.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sykloni, right into the meat.
Rain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sykloni is fending him off so far but Rain persists. Nope, Sykloni circles away and we're back to standing.
Rain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rain shoots in but Sykloni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rain takes one on the button.
Rain takes one on the button.
Rain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sykloni throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykloni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rain looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni throws a good cross that connects.
Rain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sykloni tries to avoid it but Rain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sykloni to the ground. Sykloni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dew Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykloni.
It looks like Dew Rain has been cut.
Sykloni connects with a leg kick. Rain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sykloni goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykloni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykloni.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sykloni is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rain.
Rain fails with a takedown attempt.
Sami Sykloni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykloni.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sykloni scores with a hook.
Sykloni lands a slapping body shot.
Sykloni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sykloni.
Good exchange - Sykloni coming out on top.
Sykloni drops Rain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rain looks back up at him and smiles so Sykloni waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rain is rocked!
Rain walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Sykloni swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sami Sykloni!
Sami Sykloni was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Headden has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Richard Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Callaghan misses the target.
Callaghan stuffs the takedown attempt from Headden. Headden gets slowly back to his feet.
Callaghan looks to land a combination. Headden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Callaghan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Headden is out of range.
Good shot there by Callaghan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Headden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Callaghan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callaghan staying out of range there.
Callaghan scores with a nice head shot.
Callaghan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Headden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Callaghan prevents it.
Headden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Callaghan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Richard Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Headden.
A slow jab from Headden misses its intended target.
Callaghan misses with a hook.
Richard Callaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callaghan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Headden.
Headden misses with a straight right.
Headden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Headden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callaghan.
Callaghan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Callaghan.
Headden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Headden.
Callaghan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Headden. That did some damage!
Headden throws a shot to the body.
Callaghan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Headden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Headden has time to react.
Headden throws a sloppy head kick and Callaghan moves out of range easily.
Headden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Callaghan tries to avoid it but Headden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Callaghan to the ground. Callaghan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Callaghan scores with a jab to the head.
Callaghan throws a lazy right hand but Headden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callaghan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callaghan wants it to stay on the feet.
Callaghan misses with a wild body shot.
Headden fails with a takedown attempt.
Headden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Headden is in Callaghan's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callaghan is adopting a defensive guard.
Headden postures up in Callaghan's guard and throws a big left but Callaghan blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Headden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Headden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Headden throwing strikes from guard but Callaghan blocks nicely.
Callaghan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Headden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Headden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Callaghan has his hands on Headden's head, controlling the position.
Callaghan is trying to keep Headden in close.
Headden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Callaghan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headden throwing strikes but missing.
Headden wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving.
Callaghan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Callaghan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Headden wants to land a leg kick but Callaghan is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Headden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richard Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Headden just misses with a punch to the body.
Headden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Headden slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Headden 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.
Callaghan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Headden.
Callaghan misses the jab.
Callaghan blocks a head kick by Headden.
Headden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Headden finds it's target.
Callaghan misses with a hook.
Callaghan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Callaghan.
Headden tries for a takedown but Callaghan circles away easily
and Callaghan counters with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Callaghan. Beautiful body shot.
Callaghan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Headden.
Nice defenses there by Headden.
A jab lands there for Headden.
Callaghan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Headden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Headden counters with a straight right hand.
Callaghan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Headden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Headden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan looking for a sweep. Not yet Callaghan, not yet.
Headden tries to free his leg and advance position but Callaghan is retaining full guard.
Callaghan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Callaghan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Headden being controlled here momentarily.
Callaghan keeping full guard, as Headden tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Headden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callaghan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Headden is one step ahead there.
Headden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Callaghan seems keen to control Headden's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden postures up in Callaghan's guard and throws a big left but Callaghan blocks it.
Headden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Headden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Headden throws an elbow that misses. Callaghan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Headden's guard. Nice move by Callaghan!
Callaghan wants to control from the top but Headden keeps moving.
Callaghan preventing the sweep.
Callaghan content to stall in guard here.
Headden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Callaghan clobbers Headden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Callaghan is looking to clinch but Headden is avoiding it.
Richard Callaghan is winning the standup battle so far.
Callaghan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Callaghan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Headden is looking to chop away at Callaghan's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Callaghan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Callaghan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Callaghan.
Headden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Callaghan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Headden, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Callaghan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Callaghan lands the left hand.
Callaghan throws a leg kick that misses.
Headden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Headden throws out a leg kick but Callaghan moves out of range and Headden only half commits.
Callaghan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Callaghan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Headden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callaghan looks to land a left hand but Headden moved out of range nicely.
Headden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Callaghan sprawls well initially but Headden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Headden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Headden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Callaghan is looking to control Headden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callaghan avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden thows a huge punch but Callaghan dodges it nicely.
Headden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Headden lands a nice short elbow.
Headden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steve Headden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Headden is looking to take a break and control but Callaghan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Headden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Headden thows a huge punch but Callaghan dodges it nicely.
Callaghan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Headden.
Steve Headden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Headden not doing much here.
Richard Callaghan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Callaghan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Headden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Headden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Callaghan quickly recovers to half guard.
Headden is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden is looking to stall here but Callaghan recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headden tries to free his leg and advance position but Callaghan is retaining full guard.
Callaghan keeping moving, preventing Headden from controlling successfully.
Richard Callaghan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Headden.
Headden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callaghan throws out the jab.
Headden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Callaghan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Headden scrambles back to his feet.
Callaghan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Headden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Headden misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Headden throws a hook to the side of Callaghan's head but Callaghan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Headden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Callaghan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Headden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Headden throws a leg kick but Callaghan checks it.
Callaghan misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Headden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Headden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Headden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleming has chosen T.N.T. as his entrance music. Ezekiel Ambrose has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Ambrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ambrose. Ambrose obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleming misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Fleming is predictable there
and Ambrose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fleming takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Scott Fleming has been cut.
Fleming does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fleming's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ambrose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fleming scrambles back to his feet.
Ambrose misses with a looping left.
Fleming tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ambrose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Fleming is looking to land body kicks.
Fleming tries to clinch up but Ambrose circles away and keeps his distance.
Fleming swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ambrose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fleming throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fleming throws a head kick that misses.
Scott Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ambrose gets tackled into the cage by Fleming. Fleming maintains the clinch.
Fleming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose throws out a loose jab but Fleming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleming lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ambrose's sensitive parts.
Ambrose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleming throws a leg kick but Ambrose checks it.
Ambrose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fleming slips under a jab from Ambrose.
Fleming tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ambrose counters with a nice uppercut.
Fleming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ambrose.
Ambrose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fleming throws a wild body kick that Ambrose sees coming a mile off.
Fleming scores with a leg kick.
Fleming tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ambrose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambrose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is controlling Ambrose's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fleming keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ambrose thows a huge punch but Fleming dodges it nicely.
Ambrose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fleming wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambrose wants to take a breather but Fleming is having none of it.
Fleming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ambrose is thwarting Fleming's attempts to control the position.
Fleming slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fleming wants to stand but Ambrose is controlling the position.
Fleming wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose is looking to work some ground and pound but Fleming has wrist control.
Ambrose wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Ambrose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ambrose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ambrose has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fleming is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ambrose is controlling him.
Ambrose wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Fleming avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleming utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fleming will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fleming tries a low kick but Ambrose avoids it.
Fleming throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fleming is looking to clinch but Ambrose is avoiding it.
Fleming scores with a takedown into Ambrose's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ambrose seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleming is in close to Ambrose's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fleming postures up.
Fleming distracts Ambrose with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Ezekiel Ambrose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Fleming's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ambrose scores with a push kick.
Fleming is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambrose.
Fleming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ambrose.
Ambrose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleming throws a leg kick
and Ambrose counters with a nice body shot.
Fleming just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleming fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ambrose sprawls well initially but Fleming persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ambrose punching from the bottom.
Fleming blocks the strikes from Ambrose.
Ambrose is pressing down on Fleming's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ambrose tries to strike from the bottom.
Ambrose keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming passes Ambrose's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming trying to control the action but Ambrose is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fleming lands strikes from half guard.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ambrose is trying to control but can't.
Ambrose tries to roll over but Fleming keeps him under control.
Ambrose scores with a few weak punches.
Ambrose manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fleming slips a straight right by Ambrose.
Fleming looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fleming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambrose was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleming.
Fleming tries to clinch there but Ambrose circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Ambrose.
Fleming cracks a nice hook into Ambrose's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming drops his hands momentarily and Ambrose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleming connects with a leg kick. Ambrose looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ambrose lands with a right hand.
Ambrose fails with a takedown attempt.
Fleming throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fleming tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ambrose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fleming doesn't manage to clinch there - Ambrose circles away.
Ambrose throws a leg kick but Fleming moved away.
Fleming throws a leg kick which misses Ambrose's front leg but catches the back leg as Ambrose tries to avoid it.
Ambrose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleming misses with a body shot.
Ambrose is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fleming throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ambrose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ambrose.
Fleming lands with a nice body punch.
Fleming connects with a high kick.
Ambrose digs a good hook to Fleming's body.
Fleming throws a sloppy head kick and Ambrose moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleming.
Fleming is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ambrose rather than just go for the knockout.
Fleming misses with a low kick as Ambrose jumps back.
Ambrose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fleming at a distance.
Ambrose is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fleming moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fleming throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ambrose throws a looping overhand right but Fleming ducks down to avoid it.
Ambrose misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ambrose throws a shot from downtown. Fleming moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fleming. That's going to slow Ambrose down.
Fleming tries to clinch but Ambrose moves away
and Ambrose counters with a good low kick that Fleming was not able to check.
Ambrose 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.
Ambrose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ambrose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fleming sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ambrose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleming thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ambrose if he has to take too many more of those.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleming drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fleming has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ambrose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Fleming will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Scott Fleming's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ambrose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ambrose blocks a leg kick.
Ambrose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fleming.
Ambrose is looking to land body kicks.
Fleming throws a leg kick that misses.
Ambrose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ambrose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ambrose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleming. Fleming obviously looking to wear him down.
Ambrose blocks the body kick.
Fleming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ambrose.
Fleming thows a leg kick but Ambrose checks it
and Ambrose counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fleming wants to clinch up but Ambrose keeps it at a distance.
Ambrose connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose misses with a hook.
Fleming throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ambrose drops his hands momentarily and Fleming takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ezekiel Ambrose is winning the standup battle so far.
Ambrose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fleming.
Fleming listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fleming on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ambrose. Ambrose obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fleming.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Ambrose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ambrose takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ambrose blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fleming ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fleming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleming throws a low kick but Ambrose moves out of range easily.
Fleming feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ambrose's calf.
Fleming misses with a low kick.
Fleming throws a low kick but Ambrose avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Ambrose.
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!
Fleming lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fleming wants to clinch.
Ambrose misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fleming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambrose connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fleming. Fleming circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fleming scores with a leg kick.
Fleming clinches.
Ambrose is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fleming is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ambrose to the mat. Ambrose regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ambrose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ambrose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fleming manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ambrose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fleming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fleming wants to stand and escape but Ambrose is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fleming is thwarting Ambrose's attempts to control the position.
Fleming throwing shots but Ambrose is blocking nicely.
Fleming looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ambrose is looking to control Fleming's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ambrose avoid being mounted?
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!
Scott Fleming comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fleming 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Fleming!
Scott Fleming made sure to mention his sponsor, BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasahiro Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yama has chosen Yatta as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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216 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasahiro Yama!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama has a takedown stuffed.
Yama tries to move into range but Cannon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cannon scores with a takedown into Yama's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yama has his hands on Cannon's head, controlling the position.
Cannon pushes down on Yama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cannon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cannon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cannon's back!
Yama struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cannon rolls, trying to escape but Yama keeps control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yama gets his hands free as Cannon looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yama is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Yama gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Yama gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Yama apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Yama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cannon is trying to defend but Yama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yama punching from mount but Cannon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is in a horrible position here. Yama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon is looking to improve his position but Yama isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannon is in a horrible position here. Yama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yama unloading with bombs!
Yama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yama prevents Cannon from getting the reversal.
Yama misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cannon blocking the ground and pound.
Yama misses with a head shot.
Yama controlling from the full mount.
Yama working for a guillotine from mount but Cannon is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama goes for an armbar but Cannon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cannon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cannon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cannon passes into half guard.
Yama wants to improve his position but Cannon is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yama trying to keep a closed guard but Cannon is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon wants to pass the guard but Yama is keeping the position.
Yama is trying to control the position but Cannon postures up.
Yama keeping full guard, as Cannon tries to pass.
Yama keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.
Cannon works over Yama with some ground and pound from guard.
Yama wants to sweep here but Cannon controlling him for the moment.
Yama wants to improve his position but instead Cannon has moved into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cannon drops an elbow to the side of Yama'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!
Cannon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yama's head.
Cannon prevents Yama from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahiro Yama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cannon leaves Yama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yama dives in and scores a takedown into Cannon's guard.
Cannon is trying to control the position but Yama postures up.
Cannon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Cannon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yama in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cannon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cannon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yama is squirming around, avoiding Cannon's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama is desperately trying to improve his position but Cannon has a good base and remains in mount.
Yama tries to hold on but Cannon postures up.
Cannon controlling the position easily from mount.
Yama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cannon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cannon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yama is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yama wants to hold on but Cannon pushes him away.
Yama is looking to improve his position but Cannon isn't that keen on the idea.
Yama taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yama is desperately trying to improve his position but Cannon has a good base and remains in mount.
Yama is bucking up trying to escape but Cannon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Yama is desperately trying to improve his position but Cannon has a good base and remains in mount.
Cannon lands a big elbow.
Cannon is landing with some decent strikes but Yama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cannon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yama is rocked!
Cannon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Yama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Yama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvador Cannon!
A relieved looking Salvador Cannon 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 Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belt comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - Blaze of Glory. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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263 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt just misses with a punch to the body.
Belt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Belt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nelson gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson in particular looking to stall.
Belt tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt is trying is best to control the position here.
Belt wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Belt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belt.
Belt pulls Nelson in to control the position.
Nelson passes Belt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belt tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Belt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!
Belt is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Belt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Nelson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Belt looking to hold on to the position here but Nelson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Belt stops Nelson from standing up.
We're going to have a standup here because Black Belt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belt avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Belt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belt is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Belt circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belt. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belt lands a jab to the head.
Belt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black Belt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belt avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Belt connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Belt does it's job there.
Belt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Black Belt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoy Nelson.
Belt misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belt avoids it really well and circles away.
Belt misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Belt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Belt. That snapped Nelson's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belt is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Belt tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Belt.
Nelson slips under a jab from Belt.
Belt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Belt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black Belt is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Belt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belt throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson throws a lazy head kick
and Belt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Belt.
Belt just misses with a punch to the body.
Belt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belt connects with a leg kick. Nelson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Belt cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Belt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nelson. Nelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt lands a nice shot to the body.
Belt throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Belt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Belt.
A cross from Belt lands.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Belt.
Black Belt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Belt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belt sprawls well. Belt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belt defends it nicely.
Black Belt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoy Nelson.
A head kick by Nelson misses
and Belt counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Belt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belt.
Belt throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Belt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Belt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Belt just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belt misses with a leg kick
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Belt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belt punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Belt misses with a low kick as Nelson jumps back.
Belt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belt thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Belt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belt sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belt takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses
and Belt counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Belt dominated that second 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!
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belt takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Belt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Belt avoids it.
Belt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Belt throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson moves out of range of the leg kick from Belt.
Belt misses with a wild body shot.
Belt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belt circles away.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belt scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson is rocked!
Belt jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Belt tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nelson sprawling to the canvas! Nelson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Belt finish him?!
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Belt finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belt scores with a shot to the body.
Belt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crack! Belt connects with the perfect overhand right and Nelson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Belt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Black Belt!
A very excited looking Black Belt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler comes to the cage accompanied by KEEP IT MOVIN. Zhukov has chosen Hands of a Killer as his entrance music. Nickolai Zhukov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nickolai Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Diggler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zhukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Diggler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zhukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diggler scrambles back to his feet.
Zhukov throws a right and a left that Diggler avoids nicely.
Zhukov punishes Diggler's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhukov throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggler counters with a big head kick but Zhukov shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zhukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggler lands with a good body shot.
Zhukov throws a leg kick
and Diggler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diggler.
Diggler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diggler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhukov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diggler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhukov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diggler counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov takes a swing at Diggler's ribcage but misses.
Zhukov tried to score with a low kick but Diggler checks it.
Zhukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhukov dips to his left and cracks Diggler with an uppercut!
Diggler moves out of range as Zhukov strikes.
Diggler connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggler misses the shot to the body.
Zhukov ducks right into an uppercut from Diggler.
It looks like Nickolai Zhukov has been cut.
Zhukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggler was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhukov.
A good leg kick by Diggler.
Diggler takes one on the button.
Zhukov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhukov misses with a hook. Diggler ducked under it nicely.
Diggler feints and then cracks Zhukov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhukov down.
Zhukov looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler stuns Zhukov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Diggler.
Diggler throws a shot to the body.
Diggler is looking to wear down Zhukov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diggler rushes Zhukov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diggler can't find room to land a body shot as Zhukov controls the action.
Zhukov takes an elbow to the temple.
Diggler working Zhukov over with knees to the body.
Diggler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diggler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhukov or not.
Diggler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diggler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zhukov takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov misses with a body shot.
Diggler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Diggler finds it's way through Zhukov's defenses.
That has opened up Nickolai Zhukov's cut even more.
Zhukov misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggler counters with a nice leg kick.
Diggler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler keeps Zhukov at a distance using the push kick.
Zhukov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diggler.
Good standup being displayed there by Diggler as he connects with a hook.
Diggler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhukov moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Diggler. That snapped Zhukov's head back.
Diggler delivers a nice body kick.
Diggler throws a body punch but Zhukov moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Diggler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler scores with a nice body kick.
Zhukov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The cut above Nickolai Zhukov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diggler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diggler - that will leave a mark!
Diggler lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggler.
Diggler lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhukov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickolai Zhukov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Diggler rushes Zhukov and presses him up against the cage.
Diggler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhukov backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler tries a body shot but Zhukov blocks it.
Zhukov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diggler.
Diggler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhukov's elbow.
Diggler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crunch! Diggler slams his shin into Zhukov's torso.
Nickolai Zhukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhukovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diggler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhukov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggler.
Zhukov jabs at Diggler's body.
Nice cross by Diggler.
Zhukov misses with a looping left.
Zhukov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggler.
Diggler looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhukov is just out of range.
Zhukov misses with a wild body shot.
Diggler swings for the body but Zhukov moves out of range.
Diggler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zhukov will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhukov is breathing heavily.
Diggler tests Zhukov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nickolai Zhukov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dirk Diggler!
Dirk Diggler very nearly forgot to thank Conviction 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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