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BNY 137: Loss of Innocence PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Paroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ip Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Paroni! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paroni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Paroni swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man lands a head shot. Paroni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paroni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Man has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paroni. Man circles away from the clinch attempt and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Man scores with a jab to the body. Paroni misses with the body kick so Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paroni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Man is squirming around, avoiding Paroni's attempts to control the action. Man avoids a series of strikes thrown by Paroni.
Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Paroni has a good base and remains in mount. Paroni trying to control but Man is having none of it. Paroni is working for a guillotine from mount but Man frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Man stops Paroni from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man is trying desperately to improve position. Paroni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Man because Paroni loaded up on that one. Paroni looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Paroni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Paroni misses with a head shot. Man wants to control but Paroni is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man is trying to escape the mount.
Paroni trying to control but he's not successful this time. Man is looking to get to half guard. Paroni jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Man is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Man and Paroni has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paroni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paroni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Paroni tries to move into full mount but can't pass Man's legs. Paroni looking to control but instead Man has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Man is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Paroni 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.
Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paronis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Paroni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man. Paroni scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Man does it's job there. Paroni misses with a body kick. Paroni scores with a shot to the body.
Man scores a takedown into full mount! Paroni sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paroni is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Paroni is trying to keep Man in close.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Man is looking to stand up but Paroni won't let him. Man throws an elbow that misses. Paroni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Paroni! Paroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Paroni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard. Paroni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Paroni trying to control but Man is working from the bottom. Paroni throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paroni's guard. Nice move by Man! Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Paroni wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment. Man passes Paroni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paroni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Paroni is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Paroni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Paroni wants to sweep but no luck. Paroni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paroni keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. Man sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ip Man. A telegraphed right hand from Paroni misses the target. Bill Paroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Man tries a low kick but Paroni avoids it. Paroni tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Paroni will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paroni, as that shot connected.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paroni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man thows a body shot but no joy. Paroni connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back. Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Paroni. Man slips under a jab. Man throws a leg kick and Paroni counters with a big head kick but Man shrugs it off. Paroni scores with a spinning back kick! Bill Paroni seems to be getting the better of the standup. Paroni moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paroni lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming. Man wants to slow Paroni down by chopping away at his legs. Paroni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paroni throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well. Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paroni moves away. Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paroni's head backwards. Paroni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Paroni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Paroni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man. Man misses with a body shot
and Paroni counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paroni misses with a body kick. Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paroni.
Paroni tries to clinch but Man is having none of it. Paroni blocks a low kick nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Man checks a leg kick. Paroni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bill Paroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paroni was well out of range. Poor timing from Man. Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paroni checks it well. Paroni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paroni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Paroni misses the shot to the body. Man gets a clinch. Paroni misses with a knee to the head. Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Man lands with a short shot to the head. Paroni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it. Man misses with a hook from the clinch. Paroni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ip Man has been cut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ip Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man managing to block the knees to the body from Paroni.
Paroni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A knee to the head by Paroni.
Paroni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Man blocks an elbow strike. Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Paroni is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paroni or not.
And that's the end of the fight! Bill Paroni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Paroni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Paroni! Bill Paroni tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shadowhunter. Nguyen has chosen Tunak Tunak Tun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Corrida! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Scotty Nguyen! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corrida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Corrida shoots in and gets a takedown into Nguyen's guard. Corrida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Nguyen wants to sweep but no luck. Nguyen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Corrida with a flurry of punches that miss. Nguyen wants to sweep but no luck. Corrida throwing strikes from guard but Nguyen blocks nicely. Corrida passes easily into side control. Nice work. Nguyen tries to control but Corrida manages to take his back. Nguyen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Nguyen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Corrida off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nguyen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Corrida thows a huge punch but Nguyen dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corrida trying to pass the guard but Nguyen defending well. Nguyen is refusing to be controlled, as Corrida sits in half guard. Corrida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Corrida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nguyen has managed to free his arm - good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nguyen is looking for a sweep. Corrida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nguyen regains full guard. Nicely done. Corrida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Nguyen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nguyen wants to control but Corrida postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corrida in the domination position with Nguyen hanging on. Corrida wants to control but Nguyen is keeping him busy. Nguyen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nguyen throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Nguyen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Corrida trying to hold on to Nguyen's head to control him but Nguyen postures up.
Corrida trying to get back to full guard but Nguyen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nguyen prevents Corrida from getting the reversal. Nguyen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Nguyen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Corrida back to the cage. Nguyen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Corrida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nguyen tries to clinch up but Corrida circles away and keeps his distance. Corrida throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut. Corrida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Corrida - that will leave a mark!
Juan Corrida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nguyen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nguyen. Nguyen is looking to clinch but Corrida is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nguyen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corrida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corrida moves away. Nguyen avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A big right from Corrida misses. Corrida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A jab from Nguyen misses. Corrida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Corrida tries to work over Nguyen's front leg with a kick but Nguyen checks it. Nguyen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corrida misses with the body kick and Nguyen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Scotty Nguyen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nguyen checks a leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nguyen, right into the meat.
Corrida lands a head shot. Nguyen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corrida 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.
Corrida just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Corrida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nguyen tries to clinch but Corrida moves out of range. Nguyen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Corrida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corrida misses with a wild body shot. Corrida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguyen.
Corrida throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily. Corrida misses with a hook to the body
and Nguyen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corrida's knee momentarily. Corrida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Corrida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nguyen's calf. Juan Corrida is winning the standup battle so far. Corrida lands a nice shot to the body.
Nguyen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Corrida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nguyen moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corrida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nguyen checks a leg kick. Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Corrida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Corrida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nguyen.
Corrida cracks Nguyen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Corrida throws a push kick but Nguyen slaps the foot to one side. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corrida, right into the meat.
Corrida lands the left hand. Corrida throws a head kick that misses. Corrida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nguyen counters with a big head kick but Corrida shrugs it off. A swing and a miss from Nguyen. Corrida jabs at Nguyen's body. Nguyen avoids the body shot from Corrida.
Nguyen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nguyen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corrida.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corrida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nguyen throws a right and a left that Corrida avoids nicely. Corrida throws a nice outside leg kick. Corrida takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses. Corrida tries a low kick but Nguyen avoids it. A slapping leg kick lands for Corrida.
Corrida throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range. Nguyen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Corrida looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range. Nguyen tries to clinch up but Corrida circles away and keeps his distance. Corrida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nguyen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Corrida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away. Nguyen blocks the body kick.
Corrida wants to slow Nguyen down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corrida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corrida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nguyen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nguyen lands a really nice looking cross but Corrida seems unphased.
Corrida just misses with a punch to the body.
Corrida 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. Nguyen throws a solid leg kick but Corrida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nguyen. Nice defenses there by Nguyen. Corrida throws a solid leg kick but Nguyen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corrida. Nguyen misses with a wild body shot. Good exchange - Nguyen coming out on top. Corrida looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range. Nguyen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nguyen ducks under a wild hook from Corrida. Nguyen avoids the body shot from Corrida.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corrida thows a body shot but no joy. Corrida misses with a straight left. Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corrida. Corrida throws a series of punches but Nguyen avoids them all with ease. A slapping leg kick lands for Nguyen.
Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action! Corrida is looking to slow Nguyen down with leg kicks. Nguyen wants to clinch up but Corrida keeps it at a distance. Nguyen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Corrida throws a big shot that misses. Corrida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A jab from Corrida misses. Corrida throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nguyen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corrida. That one must have hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corrida dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Corrida is looking to land body kicks. Corrida misses the shot to the body. Nguyen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corrida circles away quickly and effectively. Nguyen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corrida. A clash of legs there as Corrida blocks the low kick. Corrida throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily. Nguyen throws a looping overhand right but Corrida ducks down to avoid it. Nguyen lands with a right hand. Corrida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nguyen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nguyen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nguyen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Corrida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nguyen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Corrida takes one on the button. Corrida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nguyen sprawls well. Nguyen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corrida gets slowly back to his feet. Corrida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Nguyen. Corrida throws a half hearted mid kick. Nguyen lands with a nice combination. Corrida backs away looking to recover. Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corrida swats him away and circles back towards the center. Corrida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nguyen. Corrida misses the shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Nguyen. Nguyen misses with a wild body shot. Nguyen scores with a kick to the body.
Corrida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Nguyen. Corrida misses with a double jab
and Nguyen counters with a head kick. That will keep Corrida thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice shot lands for Nguyen. Corrida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nguyen's sensitive parts. Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Corrida is avoiding it.
Corrida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nguyen. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corrida tries to land a front kick but Nguyen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nguyen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Corrida to score an easy takedown into full guard. Corrida stopping the sweep attempt from Nguyen. Corrida wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nguyen trying to keep a closed guard but Corrida is proving a slippery customer.
Nguyen wriggles free and stands up. Nguyen throws a front kick aimed at Corrida's knee but Corrida avoids it well. Juan Corrida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nguyen takes a swing at Corrida's ribcage but misses. Nguyen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Scotty Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Corrida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nguyen moves out of range of the body kick from Corrida.
Corrida connects with a jab. Corrida lands a jab to the nose. Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corrida lands with a hook. Nguyen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Corrida scores with a spinning back kick! Corrida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Corrida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A swing and a miss from Corrida. Corrida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nguyen. Corrida is looking to land body kicks. Corrida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nguyen checks it well. Nguyen needs to keep his hands up - Corrida had a free shot at his head there. Corrida scoring well with a low kick there.
Corrida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corrida swats him away and circles back towards the center. Corrida lands a slapping body shot.
Nguyen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Scotty Nguyen. Well Corrida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corrida! Juan Corrida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hidalgo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Europha Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montoya comes to the cage accompanied by El Toro. Emanuel has chosen I'm Not Jesus - Apocalyptica as his entrance music. Europha Emanuel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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163 lbs
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hidalgo Montoya! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Europha Emanuel! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emanuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Montoya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montoya slips a jab from Emanuel. Emanuel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montoya throws a leg kick that misses. Montoya missing with a left hand there. Emanuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Emanuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya. A nice leg kick lands there from Montoya. Emanuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Montoya throws a head kick but Emanuel moves out of range.
Emanuel throws a series of punches but Montoya moves out of range. Montoya swings for the body but Emanuel moves out of range.
Montoya throws a leg kick but Emanuel sees it coming and checks it nicely. Montoya throws a wild body kick that Emanuel sees coming a mile off. Emanuel rushes Montoya and presses him up against the cage. Montoya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emanuel backwards. Emanuel tries to pull guard but Montoya won't allow it.
Montoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Emanuel finds it's way through Montoya's defenses. Montoya tried to score with a low kick but Emanuel checks it. Montoya lands with a kick to the temple. Emanuel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Montoya pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Montoya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Montoya tests Emanuel's chin there with a solid looking shot. Emanuel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emanuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Emanuel throws a good cross that connects.
Europha Emanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Emanuel throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range. Emanuel misses with a straight right. Emanuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Montoya finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Emanuel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Montoya thows a body shot but no joy. Montoya works Emanuel's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Montoya misses with a looping left. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emanuel checks a leg kick. Emanuel wants to clinch up but Montoya keeps it at a distance. Emanuel avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Emanuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emanuel sprawls well. Emanuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montoya gets slowly back to his feet. Emanuel throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Emanuel wants to clinch up but Montoya keeps it at a distance. Montoya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emanuel is able to avoid easily. Montoya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Emanuel needs to keep his hands up - Montoya had a free shot at his head there. Emanuel blocks the body kick.
Emanuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montoya manages to avoid it. Emanuel looks to land a left hand but Montoya moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Montoya throws a leg kick but Emanuel sees it coming and checks it nicely. Montoya throws the kick towards the body but Emanuel avoids it. Emanuel tries to clinch there but Montoya circles away.
Good work by Emanuel as he checks the leg kick. Emanuel scores with a nice strike. Emanuel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Emanuel avoids the head kick by Montoya.
Emanuel avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Montoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emanuel.
Emanuel lands a jab to the nose. Montoya cracks Emanuel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A shot to the liver by Emanuel. Beautiful body shot. Montoya scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Montoya. Emanuel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Montoya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Montoya tries to work over Emanuel's front leg with a kick but Emanuel checks it. Montoya misses with a head kick.
Montoya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A jab from Emanuel misses. Emanuel looks to land a left hand but Montoya moved out of range nicely. Montoya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montoya lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Emanuel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Emanuel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Emanuel misses with a two punch combination.
Emanuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montoya thows a leg kick but Emanuel checks it and Emanuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Montoya 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! Montoya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Emanuel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montoya misses with a body kick. Emanuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidalgo Montoya dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Montoya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Montoya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emanuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Emanuel swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya misses with a body kick. Montoya lands a front kick. Montoya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Montoya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emanuel. Montoya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Emanuel throws a series of punches but Montoya avoids them all with ease. Montoya tries to score with a low kick but Emanuel moves his leg out of the way. Left hook, right uppercut from Emanuel. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emanuel checks a leg kick. Montoya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emanuel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Montoya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Emanuel with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Montoya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emanuel as he jumps to the side. A telegraphed right hand from Montoya misses the target. Emanuel misses with a straight right. Montoya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emanuel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Emanuel blocks a jab. Emanuel misses with a left hand and Montoya counters with an inside leg kick. Montoya catches Emanuel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montoya paws at him with a jab and circles away. Montoya misses with a kick to the body and Emanuel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hidalgo Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Emanuel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Montoya wants to land a leg kick but Emanuel is out of range. Emanuel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montoya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Montoya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Montoya tried to score with a low kick but Emanuel checks it. A leg kick checked by Emanuel. Emanuel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This has been an exciting period of action! Emanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing. Emanuel misses with a two punch combination.
Emanuel throws a series of punches but Montoya avoids them all with ease. Emanuel lands a really nice looking cross but Montoya seems unphased.
Emanuel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Emanuel throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily. Emanuel checks a leg kick nicely. A leg kick checked by Emanuel. Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emanuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montoya scores with a hook. Montoya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A lazy left from Montoya finds it's target. Emanuel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Emanuel throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range. Montoya cracks Emanuel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Emanuel thuds a left hand into Montoya's body. Montoya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emanuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A punch lands to the side of Montoya 's head but he takes it in his stride. Montoya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Emanuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Montoya. Montoya obviously looking to wear him down.
Montoya takes a shot right to the bread basket. Emanuel looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range. Emanuel avoids the head kick by Montoya.
Emanuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Emanuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montoya on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Emanuel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Montoya blocks a jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emanuel checks a leg kick. Montoya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emanuel pinned against the cage. Emanuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidalgo Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him. Emanuel checks a leg kick nicely. Montoya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emanuel checks it well. A lazy left from Emanuel finds it's target. Montoya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emanuel checks it well. Emanuel throws a lazy right hand but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Emanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya is just out of range. Montoya is looking to chop away at Emanuel's legs. Emanuel lands a two punch combo.
Emanuel sizes up Montoya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Europha Emanuel will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Emanuel. Emanuel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montoya in his tracks. Montoya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emanuel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Emanuel works Montoya's body with a nice hook. That kick from Montoya tenderised Emanuel's leg. Emanuel is trying to keep his angry face on. Montoya moves forwards but Emanuel connects with a nice, crisp jab. Emanuel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Montoya throws a nice inside leg kick. Montoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Montoya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Montoya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Montoya throws a nice outside leg kick. Emanuel tries to clinch up but Montoya circles away and keeps his distance. Emanuel throws a series of strikes that have Montoya backpedaling.
A lazy left from Montoya finds it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Emanuel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Montoya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Montoya throws a body kick that misses. Montoya throws a head kick that Emanuel semi-blocks.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes. Emanuel looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range. Emanuel misses with a straight right. Good exchange - Emanuel coming out on top. Emanuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya. Emanuel lands the left hand. Emanuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emanuel. That did some damage! A punch combination from Emanuel misses. Montoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emanuel.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montoya tries to work over Emanuel's front leg with a kick but Emanuel checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Emanuel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Emanuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Montoya circles away.
Emanuel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Emanuel. Montoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A lazy left from Emanuel finds it's target. Montoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montoya throws a sloppy head kick and Emanuel moves out of range easily. Montoya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hidalgo Montoya is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Montoya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montoya misses with a straight left. Emanuel tries to clinch there but Montoya circles away.
Montoya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emanuel. Montoya slips a straight right by Emanuel. Emanuel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emanuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montoya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Emanuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Montoya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. The fighters are battling for position here. Emanuel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Emanuel controls Montoya momentarily but Montoya frees himself. Emanuel wants to sweep but no luck. Montoya wants to control from the top but Emanuel keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emanuel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Montoya! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emanuel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Emanuel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Montoya looks a forlorn figure.
Montoya tries to lock up and control but Emanuel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. A nice elbow there by Emanuel. Emanuel working the ground and pound effectively.
Montoya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Emanuel raining down hammerfists from mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Emanuel is in the full mount, landing strikes. Montoya wants to control but Emanuel is having none of it. Emanuel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that's the end of the fight! Europha Emanuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Emanuel 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Europha Emanuel! Europha Emanuel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Carraretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraquinha comes to the cage accompanied by The Mamas & The Papas - Dream A Little Dream Of Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelito Barraquinha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Carraretto! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carraretto pushes Barraquinha away with a front kick. Carraretto thows a leg kick but Barraquinha checks it and Barraquinha counters with a nice body shot. Carraretto lands with a shot to the body. Good shot there by Barraquinha. Carraretto fails with a takedown attempt. Barraquinha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Barraquinha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barraquinha lands a leg kick that knocks Carraretto off balance momentarily. Carraretto throws a lazy right hand but Barraquinha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Carraretto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barraquinha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barraquinha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Barraquinha throws a series of punches but Carraretto avoids them all with ease. Barraquinha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barraquinha stuffs the takedown attempt from Carraretto. Carraretto gets slowly back to his feet. Carraretto moves out of range as Barraquinha strikes. Barraquinha gets in close and instigates a clinch. Barraquinha managing to block the knees to the body from Carraretto.
Barraquinha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Carraretto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Carraretto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carraretto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barraquinha is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carraretto has Barraquinha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barraquinha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Angelito Barraquinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Carraretto. Carraretto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barraquinha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Carraretto throws a wild body kick that Barraquinha sees coming a mile off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Carraretto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Carraretto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Carraretto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Barraquinha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Carraretto tries to free his leg and advance position but Barraquinha is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carraretto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Carraretto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Barraquinha keeping full guard, as Carraretto tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carraretto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Carraretto swings around for an armbar but Barraquinha sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carraretto's guard. Barraquinha stopping the sweep attempt from Carraretto. Carraretto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carraretto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barraquinha! Barraquinha prevents any damage by holding on tight. Carraretto misses with a head shot. Barraquinha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carraretto breaks from Barraquinha's wrist control and lands an elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barraquinha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Carraretto dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Carraretto.
Carraretto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barraquinha manages to avoid it. Barraquinha blocks a head kick by Carraretto.
A leg kick checked by Barraquinha. Carraretto throws a leg kick and Barraquinha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carraretto really felt that one! Carraretto cracks a nice hook into Barraquinha's ribs. Barraquinha lands with an uppercut that bounces Carraretto off the cage and back into range. Barraquinha closes the distance and clinches. Barraquinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carraretto.
A bit of stalling here from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha blocks a body shot from Carraretto.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carraretto digs a right hand underneath Barraquinha's ribcage. Barraquinha let out a lung full of air as it connected. Carraretto can't find room to land a body shot as Barraquinha controls the action.
Carraretto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barraquinha is defending well for now. Carraretto missing with knees to the body.
Barraquinha misses with an elbow over the top. Barraquinha struggles to land a body shot inside as Carraretto controls his hands.
Carraretto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barraquinha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carraretto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barraquinha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barraquinha lands a really nice looking cross but Carraretto seems unphased.
Barraquinha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carraretto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Barraquinha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carraretto swings away with a leg kick that misses. Barraquinha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carraretto momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Carraretto has his takedown stuffed and Barraquinha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carraretto's knee momentarily. Barraquinha tries to bum rush Carraretto with a series of wild strikes but Carraretto uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Carraretto misses with a low kick.
Carraretto misses with a low kick.
Carraretto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Carraretto throws an overhand right that lands on Barraquinha's shoulder, as Barraquinha tries to avoid the shot. Carraretto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barraquinha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Barraquinha misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barraquinha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carraretto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Carraretto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Carraretto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barraquinha defends it nicely. Angelito Barraquinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Carraretto. Barraquinha closes the distance but Carraretto moves to the side and Carraretto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Barraquinha throws a hook but Carraretto avoids it easily. Angelito Barraquinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barraquinha throws a series of punches but Carraretto moves out of range. Barraquinha checks a low kick from Carraretto. Barraquinha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carraretto. Barraquinha scores with a leg kick.
Carraretto lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barraquinha swats away the attempt to clinch by Carraretto. Carraretto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barraquinha pinned against the cage. Barraquinha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. 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! Barraquinha scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Barraquinha blocks the leg kick.
Carraretto lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barraquinha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carraretto looks to throw a body kick and Barraquinha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Barraquinha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manuel Carraretto will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Carraretto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barraquinha. Barraquinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Carraretto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Carraretto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barraquinha tries to avoid it but Carraretto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barraquinha to the ground. Barraquinha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Barraquinha misses with the combination.
Barraquinha throws an overhand right that lands on Carraretto's shoulder, as Carraretto tries to avoid the shot. Angelito Barraquinha is winning the standup battle so far. A combination from Barraquinha does no damage. Carraretto misses with a left hand and Barraquinha counters with a straight right hand. A clash of legs there as Barraquinha blocks the low kick. Barraquinha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Barraquinha throws a leg kick which misses Carraretto's front leg but catches the back leg as Carraretto tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carraretto throws a nice outside leg kick. Barraquinha moves out of range as Carraretto throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barraquinha. Carraretto scores with a decent looking hook. Carraretto jabs at Barraquinha's body. Barraquinha misses with a looping left. Barraquinha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carraretto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barraquinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barraquinha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carraretto throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barraquinha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Carraretto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Carraretto throws a half hearted mid kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carraretto takes a swing at Barraquinha's ribcage but misses. Barraquinha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Angelito Barraquinha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carraretto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barraquinha - the referee stops the clock and Carraretto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barraquinha. Carraretto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Carraretto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barraquinha swats him away and circles back towards the center. Carraretto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barraquinha keeps the fight on the outside. Carraretto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barraquinha thows a body shot but no joy. Manuel Carraretto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carraretto tries to clinch but Barraquinha moves away and Barraquinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barraquinha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Carraretto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Carraretto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Barraquinha throws a hook but Carraretto avoids it easily. Barraquinha lands the left hand. Barraquinha misses with a hook. Carraretto swings for the body but Barraquinha moves out of range.
Carraretto fails in his attempt to clinch. Carraretto throws a quick inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Barraquinha. Carraretto does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barraquinha has managed to clinch.
Barraquinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barraquinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Carraretto avoids the damage to the body. Carraretto missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barraquinha. Barraquinha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Barraquinha misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barraquinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carraretto blocks it with crossed arms. A nice glancing elbow lands by Barraquinha. A head punch blocked on the inside by Carraretto.
And that's the end of the fight! Angelito Barraquinha showed his dominance in that final round. I think Carraretto 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Angelito Barraquinha! Angelito Barraquinha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tosh comes to the cage accompanied by Stepping Razor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Tosh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tosh scores with a takedown into Baddabing's guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Tosh wants to pass the guard but Baddabing is keeping the position. Baddabing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tosh. Baddabing looking for a sweep. Not yet Baddabing, not yet. Tosh is looking to work some ground and pound but Baddabing has wrist control. Tosh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Baddabing pulls Tosh in to control the position. Tosh throws an elbow that misses. Baddabing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tosh's guard. Nice move by Baddabing! Baddabing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baddabing has managed to get both his arms back between Tosh's legs - danger averted. Tosh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Baddabing trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baddabing distracts Tosh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tosh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baddabing defends well. Tosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baddabing is aware though and is defending well. Tosh is trying to control the position but Baddabing postures up. Tosh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baddabing tries to free his leg and advance position but Tosh is retaining full guard. Tosh has his hands on Baddabing's head, controlling the position. Baddabing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tosh working a defensive guard here.
Tosh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tosh working a defensive guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Peter Tosh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Tosh motions for Baddabing to come forward. Tosh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Baddabing jabs Tosh right on the nose. Tosh blinks but takes it well. Excellent takedown into side control there by Tosh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tosh cracks Baddabing with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tosh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Tosh trying to control the position but Baddabing is working away. Tosh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Baddabing manages to get back to half guard. Tosh trying to pass the guard but Baddabing defending well. Baddabing is trying to get back to full guard. Tosh winds up and cracks Baddabing with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Tosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baddabing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tosh. Tosh wants to take a breather but Baddabing is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tosh tries to pass to full mount but Baddabing defends it. Tosh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Tosh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Baddabing moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tosh works a leg free and moves into half guard. 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! Baddabing gets back to full guard.
Tosh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tosh dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Baddabing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Tosh or perhaps it was just good defense by Baddabing which made him look bad. Tosh swats away the attempt to clinch by Baddabing. Tosh misses with a body shot.
A combination from Baddabing does no damage. Tosh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baddabing moves to clinch but Tosh breaks away and Tosh counters with a solid body kick. Tosh throws a leg kick that misses. Baddabing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baddabing throws a big shot that misses. Tosh scoring well with a low kick there.
Tosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baddabing misses with a double jab.
Tosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baddabing moves away. Baddabing throws a hook to the side of Tosh's head but Tosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tosh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Baddabing wants to clinch. Tosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baddabing. Tosh misses with a hook. Baddabing ducked under it nicely. Baddabing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tosh is looking to chop away at Baddabing's legs. Tosh tries a low kick but Baddabing avoids it. Baddabing jabbing away but nothing is landing. Baddabing attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baddabing cracks Tosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Tosh misses with a low kick.
Tosh looks for the body kick but Baddabing saw that one coming. Tosh keeps the fight on the outside. The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Baddabing misses with an uppercut. Baddabing moves out of range as Tosh throws a body kick.
Tosh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baddabing avoids it really well and circles away. Baddabing throws a right and a left that Tosh avoids nicely. Tosh throws a leg kick that misses. Tosh defending well as Baddabing loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baddabing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tosh swats him away and circles back towards the center. Baddabing looks to throw the jab but Tosh is out of range. Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baddabing throws a series of punches but Tosh avoids them all with ease. The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Baddabing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosh. Tosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Baddabing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tosh swats him away and circles back towards the center. Baddabing is looking to clinch. A punch combination from Baddabing misses. Tosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Baddabing wants to clinch but Tosh slips to the side and Tosh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A jab from Tosh misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tosh throws a low kick but Baddabing avoids it. Tosh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Baddabing misses with a series of wild punches.
Tosh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Tosh is looking to take a break and control but Baddabing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Baddabing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tosh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Tosh works to advance to full mount. Baddabing defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tosh throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Baddabing is desperately trying to improve his position but Tosh has a good base and remains in mount. Tosh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Baddabing will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baddabing misses with a left hand and Tosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tosh staying out of range there. Tosh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baddabing is out of range. Tosh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Tosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baddabing.
Baddabing misses with an uppercut. Tosh saw that one coming. Baddabing misses with a left hand and Tosh counters with a nice uppercut. Tosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baddabing.
Tosh throws a front kick aimed at Baddabing's knee but Baddabing avoids it well. Baddabing jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baddabing misses with a combination
and Tosh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Tosh throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baddabing gets in close and instigates a clinch. Tosh taking a breather. Tosh stalls. Baddabing prevents a body shot from Tosh. Tosh taking a breather. Baddabing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Baddabing fails to land. Tosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Baddabing working aggressively here.
Tosh tries for a takedown but Baddabing manages to get underhooks.
Baddabing throws an elbow but it misses.
Baddabing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Tosh. Baddabing scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baddabing thows a body shot but no joy. A jab from Baddabing misses. Baddabing digs a good hook to Tosh's body.
Tosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tosh fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Tosh. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baddabing looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosh is just out of range. Baddabing drives through and clinches with Tosh against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baddabing keeps control of Tosh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Baddabing misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Baddabing - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baddabing as Tosh tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Baddabing lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosh. Baddabing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tosh avoids it. Tosh is looking to break free of the clinch but Baddabing has double underhooks. Baddabing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Baddabing lands a nice uppercut. Baddabing lands a right hand. Baddabing blocking some punches.
Tosh trying to control the position but instead, Baddabing has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tosh into the cage. Tosh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baddabing lands with a short head shot on the inside. Baddabing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tosh wants to stall.
Baddabing lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Peter Tosh has been cut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baddabing struggles to land a body shot inside as Tosh controls his hands.
Tosh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baddabing regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Baddabing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tosh is one step ahead there. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baddabing holds on and takes a little breather. Tosh won't allow Baddabing to sweep him here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baddabing has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manny Baddabing was stalling too much, according to the referee. Baddabing throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Tosh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Manny Baddabing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Baddabing 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloha Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Royo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like A Hurricane. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloha Hoi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luis Royo! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hoi connects with a right hand. Royo shakes it off. Royo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Royo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoi. Hoi lands a head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Hoi. Royo does a little dance to reset his feet. Royo lands a slapping body shot.
Hoi throws a nice looking combination but Royo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hoi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Royo. Royo slips a jab and a cross from Hoi.
Hoi misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hoi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Royo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Aloha Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hoi is breathing heavily. Royo thows a body shot but no joy. Royo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoi. Hoi lands with a straight right. Royo didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hoi misses with a hook. Royo ducked under it nicely. Royo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Royo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hoi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Royo moves out of range as Hoi throws a body kick.
Royo staying out of range there. Hoi lands a jab. Royo defending well as Hoi loads up on a big left hand. Royo swings for the body but Hoi moves out of range.
Hoi scores with a jab to the jaw. Royo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoi. Hoi avoids the body shot from Royo.
Royo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoi rather than just go for the knockout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Royo misses with a straight right. Royo throws a wild body kick that Hoi sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hoi connects with an inside leg kick. Hoi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Royo misses with a low kick as Hoi jumps back. Royo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice shot lands for Hoi. Royo misses with a body kick. Royo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoi. Hoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Royo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Royo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Aloha Hoi has been cut. Royo scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Royo slips under a jab from Hoi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoi tries to land a front kick but Royo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Royo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Royo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoi moves away. Royo throws a head kick that misses and Hoi counters with a head kick. Hoi moves out of range as Royo throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Royo misses its intended target. Hoi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Luis Royo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royo.
Royo throws a nice outside leg kick. Hoi cracks a nice hook into Royo's ribs. Hoi blocks a head kick by Royo.
Hoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hoi throws a wild body kick that Royo sees coming a mile off. Hoi misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Royo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A slapping body kick lands there for Royo. Royo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hoi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royo. Royo swings for the body but Hoi moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Royo. Royo lands with a nice body punch. Nice body kick there by Royo. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Royo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Royo drives through and clinches with Hoi against the cage.
Royo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoi lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Royo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aloha Hoi's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hoi misses with a hook. Royo lands with a slapping head kick. Royo blocks a low kick nicely. Royo throws a nice outside leg kick. Hoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Royo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoi's sensitive parts. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A solid body kick from Royo. Royo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Royo throws a head kick that misses. Hoi misses with a hook. Royo ducked under it nicely. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hoi tries to land a front kick but Royo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hoi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Royo scores with a jab. Hoi is looking to chop away at Royo's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Royo - that will leave a mark!
Royo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Royo lands a nice hook to Hoi's body. Hoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Royo moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Royo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Royo lands a right hand. Hoi prevents a body shot from Royo. Royo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoi avoids it. Royo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Royo misses with a head kick.
Royo tries a head kick but it misses.
Royo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Royo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoi. Royo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Royo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hoi wants to clinch up but Royo keeps it at a distance. Hoi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Royo misses with a body kick. Hoi swats away the attempt to clinch by Royo. Hoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royo. Royo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A swing and a miss from Hoi. Royo throws a body punch but Hoi moves out of range. Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Royo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi. Royo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Royo lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Royo misses with a head kick.
Royo stuns Hoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Royo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoi at a distance.
Royo lands a nice looking body kick. Royo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Royo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Royo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Royo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Royo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Royo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Royo connects with a solid leg kick. Hoi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Royo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Royo throws the kick towards the body but Hoi avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royo takes a swing at Hoi's ribcage but misses. Royo throws a lazy head kick and Hoi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royo lands a right hook to the body.
Hoi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Royo if he has to take too many more of those.
Royo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoi. Hoi throws a series of strikes that have Royo backpedaling.
Royo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hoi lands a nice looking body kick. Hoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royo.
Hoi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Royo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Aloha Hoi's cut. 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!
Hoi throws a right hand that Royo ducks under and follows up with a left that Royo also avoids with ease. Hoi moves out of range of the body kick from Royo.
Royo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royo can pounce on him.
Hoi misses with a leg kick and Royo counters with a flying knee. Nice. Royo throws a quick inside leg kick. Hoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Royo. A combination from Hoi does no damage. A punch lands to the side of Royo 's head but he takes it in his stride. Royo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Royo misses the body punch and Hoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoi. Hoi with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hoi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royo can pounce on him.
Hoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Royo moves away. Hoi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hoi misses the shot to the body. Hoi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Royo lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoi off the cage and back into range. Luis Royo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hoi scores with a body shot.
Royo misses with an uppercut. Hoi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Royo misses with a body kick. Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Royo is just out of range. Royo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Royo throws a head kick that misses. Aloha Hoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Royo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Hoi throws a series of punches but Royo avoids them all with ease. Hoi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Royo throws a sloppy head kick and Hoi moves out of range easily. Both fighters circling a little - Royo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Royo connects with a leg kick. Hoi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Hoi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Royo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoi as he connects with a hook. Royo swings for the body but Hoi moves out of range.
Royo looks to land a body kick but Hoi moved away. Hoi throws a lazy right hand but Royo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Royo looks for the body kick but Hoi saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Royo lands with a shot to the body. A leg kick checked by Royo. Hoi with a nice cross. Royo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoi. Hoi gets slowly back to his feet. Royo throws a front kick that sends Hoi stumbling back into the cage. Royo clobbers Hoi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Royo scores with a head kick. Hoi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hoi tries to land a leg kick but Royo saw it coming and moves away.
Hoi misses with a straight left. Royo throws a nice head kick!
Hoi throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Royo connects with an inside leg kick. Royo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Luis Royo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A kick lands to the mid section there for Royo. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Royo, as that shot connected.
Royo scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Royo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Royo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Royo misses with a body kick. Royo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hoi shoots and misses and Royo counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Luis Royo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Royo 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Royo! During a confident post fight interview, Luis Royo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sensei's entrance music is Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy. A fine choice. Lucas has chosen Serial Killer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sativa Sensei! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lucas! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sensei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucas is out of range. Sensei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lucas scores with a one two! Sensei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Sativa Sensei has been cut. Lucas moves out of range of the body kick from Sensei.
Lucas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sensei takes one on the button. Lucas connects with the punch. Sensei moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucas. Lucas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. 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! Lucas misses with a double jab
and Sensei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lucas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Senseis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Lucas finds it's way through Sensei's defenses. Lucas connects with a right hand. Sensei shakes it off.
Sensei is rocked! Lucas throws a low kick, looking for Sensei's leg but Sensei calmly moves out of range. Oh Sensei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lucas scores with a nice right hand.
Sensei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lucas misses with a low kick. Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sensei manages to avoid it. Lucas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A head kick by Lucas - that's a beauty! Sensei is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Lucas can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Lucas! A relieved looking Henry Lucas 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Happy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley has chosen Jammin' as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bob Marley enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Day! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Marley! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Day. Day obviously looking to wear him down.
Day misses with a hook
letting Marley counter with a right hand. Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day is looking to clinch. Marley moves out of range as Day strikes. Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Day misses with a body kick. Day misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Day. Marley scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target. Marley misses with a looping left. Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marley swats him away and circles back towards the center. Day tries to clinch up but Marley circles away and keeps his distance. Day is looking to clinch. Marley jabs Day right on the nose. Day blinks but takes it well. 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! Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley. Marley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Day throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Day sizes up Marley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Day throws a low kick but Marley moves out of range easily. Day gets a clinch. Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch. Marley misses with a body punch.
Day blocking some punches.
Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow. Day prevents a body shot from Marley. Marley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marley prevents a body shot from Day. Marley lands with a left to the head. Day lands a nice shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day trying to control the position but instead, Marley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Day into the cage. Day tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Day pushes Marley up against the cage in a clinch. Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it. Day lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Marley leaning his opponent against the cage. Day blocks an elbow strike from Marley.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Marley. Day lands a body shot. Day working aggressively here.
Marley manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Day. Marley avoids a kick to the body.
Marley cracks Day with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Oooooh!!! Day has knocked Marley down with a huge combo! Day steps away and waves a wobbly Marley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Marley is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marley misses with a straight right. Marley is still on wobbly legs! Can Day finish him? Happy Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Marley misses the jab. A big left from Marley misses. Day walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Marley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Day swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Marley's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Day!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jobe Nkemakolam enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nkemakolam stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nkemakolam tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams lands with a hook. Nkemakolam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. An inside leg kick lands from Nkemakolam. A leg kick checked by Nkemakolam. Williams misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Williams misses. Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williams tries for a takedown but Nkemakolam circles away easily and Nkemakolam counters with a slapping leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nkemakolam throws a jab when Williams was well out of range. Nkemakolam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nkemakolam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nkemakolam wants it to stay on the feet. Nkemakolam feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down. Nkemakolam throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range. Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nkemakolam misses with a head kick.
Nkemakolam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams. Nkemakolam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams. Williams cracks Nkemakolam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nkemakolam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Williams connects with a body shot. Nkemakolam scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nkemakolam thows a left - swing and a miss! Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Nkemakolam. Nkemakolam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nkemakolam wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nkemakolam takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses. A low kick from Nkemakolam misses and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nkemakolam. Nkemakolam obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body. Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Nkemakolam tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nkemakolam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nkemakolam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! A big left from Williams misses. Nkemakolam cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nkemakolam throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease. Nkemakolam moves out of range of the strikes. Nkemakolam swings widly with a right hand
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nkemakolam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nkemakolam swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams. Nkemakolam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nkemakolam misses with a wild body shot. Nkemakolam lands an overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looks like Eli Williams has been cut. Nkemakolam misses with a low kick.
Nkemakolam throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nkemakolam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Nkemakolam. Nkemakolam throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease. Williams misses with a looping right. Williams scores with a leg kick.
Nkemakolam misses with a wild body shot. Nkemakolam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. No joy there for Nkemakolam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Nkemakolam counters with an outside leg kick.
Nkemakolam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Williams staying out of range there. Nkemakolam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams. Jobe Nkemakolam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Williams dives in and grabs Nkemakolam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nkemakolam pushes down on Williams's head and hops out. Eli Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nkemakolam with a nice cross. Nkemakolam thows a body shot but no joy. Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nkemakolam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Williams dives in and grabs Nkemakolam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nkemakolam pushes down on Williams's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nkemakolam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nkemakolam cracks the inside of Williams's front leg. Nkemakolam lands with a cross. Nkemakolam throws a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Williams might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nkemakolam throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams. Nkemakolam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nkemakolam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nkemakolam throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Nkemakolam only half commits. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Williams. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Nkemakolam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Williams connects with a jab. Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Williams looks to land a body kick but Nkemakolam moved away. Nkemakolam avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nkemakolam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nkemakolam throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams misses with a straight right. Williams connects with an inside leg kick. Nkemakolam misses the jab. Nkemakolam misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Nkemakolam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Williams misses with a looping left. Williams misses the shot to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nkemakolam. Nkemakolam throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobe Nkemakolam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Eli Williams's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nkemakolam lands with a cross. Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nkemakolam misses with a straight left. Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nkemakolam defends it nicely. Nkemakolam has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nkemakolam tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Williams misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nkemakolam connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nkemakolam throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Williams misses with a body punch
and Nkemakolam counters with a leg kick. Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nkemakolam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A left lands for Nkemakolam. Williams misses with a leg kick and Nkemakolam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nkemakolam steps into range and cracks Williams with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Williams flops backwards and Nkemakolam dives into his guard looking to finish!
Williams is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nkemakolam trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. Eli Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nkemakolam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head. Williams seems to have got his legs back now. Nkemakolam looking to pass the guard. Nkemakolam pushing down on Williams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Williams wants to get back to full guard. Williams is in trouble now - Nkemakolam has advanced to mount! Nkemakolam working Williams over with strikes here. Williams regains half guard. Nkemakolam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Jobe Nkemakolam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams is trying to get back to full guard. Nkemakolam is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nkemakolam lands a nice short elbow. Nkemakolam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Let's hope that Nkemakolam has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams trying to get back to full guard but Nkemakolam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Nkemakolam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nkemakolam controlling from mount. Nkemakolam with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight! Jobe Nkemakolam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nkemakolam 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobe Nkemakolam! A relieved looking Jobe Nkemakolam 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Dos Equis Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinsson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bleach - Fade to Black B13A. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dos Equis Guy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Martinsson! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dos Equis Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinsson moves away. Dos Equis Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Martinsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dos Equis Guy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Martinsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Martinsson misses with a low kick as Dos Equis Guy jumps back. Martinsson throws an off balance right hand
letting Dos Equis Guy counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Martinsson tries to land a front kick but Dos Equis Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Martinsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Equis Guy. Martinsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dos Equis Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Equis Guy's head. Dos Equis Guy throws out a loose jab but Martinsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martinsson lands with a right hand. Dos Equis Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Equis Guy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dos Equis Guy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Martinsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dos Equis Guy checks a low kick from Martinsson. This has been an exciting period of action! Martinsson looks to land a combination but Dos Equis Guy avoids it well. Martinsson connects with a single shot there. Martinsson checks a leg kick. Dos Equis Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinsson.
Dos Equis Guy thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dos Equis Guy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Martinsson keeps Dos Equis Guy at a distance using the push kick. Dos Equis Guy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dos Equis Guy avoids the head kick by Martinsson.
Dos Equis Guy throws a leg kick that misses. Martinsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Equis Guy off the cage and back into range. Dos Equis Guy takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dos Equis Guy lands a nice hook to Martinsson's body. Martinsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Martinsson wants to clinch up but Dos Equis Guy keeps it at a distance. Martinsson misses with a body kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dos Equis Guy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martinsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martinsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martinsson misses with a low kick. Dos Equis Guy digs a good hook to Martinsson's body.
That kick from Dos Equis Guy tenderised Martinsson's leg. Martinsson is trying to keep his angry face on. Dos Equis Guy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Dos Equis Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dos Equis Guy clinches. Dos Equis Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinsson prevents a body shot from Dos Equis Guy. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos Equis Guy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Martinsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dos Equis Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martinsson blocks a body shot from Dos Equis Guy. Dos Equis Guy lands with a short shot to the head. Dos Equis Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinsson tries to throw a body punch but Dos Equis Guy avoids it by throwing Martinsson back against the cage. Dos Equis Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinsson's elbow. Martinsson can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Equis Guy controls the action.
Dos Equis Guy lands a shoulder strike. Dos Equis Guy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dos Equis Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Martinsson lands an elbow inside that Dos Equis Guy shrugs off. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dos Equis Guy lands a right hand. Dos Equis Guy misses with a body punch.
Dos Equis Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Martinsson.
A short right from Martinsson. 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 The Dos Equis Guy will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Dos Equis Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinsson is just out of range. Dos Equis Guy lands a nice looking body shot.
Martinsson throws a body kick that misses. Martinsson misses with a wild body shot. Martinsson takes the fight into the clinch. Martinsson jumps guard but Dos Equis Guy stands there with Martinsson around his waist. Martinsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dos Equis Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinsson backwards. Dos Equis Guy lands an uppercut. Martinsson takes a 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! Martinsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a short punch on the inside. Martinsson prevents a body shot from Dos Equis Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martinsson is trying to pull guard but Dos Equis Guy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Dos Equis Guy misses with a body punch.
Dos Equis Guy scores with a shot to the side of Martinsson's head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Dos Equis Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Dos Equis Guy. Dos Equis Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinsson prevents a body shot from Dos Equis Guy. Martinsson jumps into guard, dragging Dos Equis Guy to the mat.
Dos Equis Guy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Dos Equis Guy wanted to stand there but Martinsson had control of the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dos Equis Guy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Martinsson takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Martinsson connects with a solid leg kick. Dos Equis Guy throws a leg kick but Martinsson moved away. Dos Equis Guy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Martinsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martinsson looks to land a left hand but Dos Equis Guy moved out of range nicely. Martinsson lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Martinsson throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Equis Guy's shoulder, as Dos Equis Guy tries to avoid the shot. Martinsson throws a head kick that Dos Equis Guy semi-blocks.
It looks like The Dos Equis Guy has been cut. Dos Equis Guy misses with a looping left. Martinsson avoids the head kick by Dos Equis Guy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dos Equis Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dos Equis Guy. Martinsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fedor Martinsson seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from Martinsson does it's job there. Martinsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Equis Guy manages to avoid it. Dos Equis Guy is looking to wear down Martinsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Dos Equis Guy moves forwards but Martinsson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dos Equis Guy lands a jab to Martinsson's midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Martinsson throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Equis Guy thows a body shot but no joy. Martinsson looks to throw the jab but Dos Equis Guy is out of range. Martinsson jabs Dos Equis Guy right on the nose. Dos Equis Guy blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martinsson throws out a leg kick but Dos Equis Guy moves out of range and Martinsson only half commits. Dos Equis Guy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinsson. Dos Equis Guy misses with a low kick as Martinsson jumps back. Dos Equis Guy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dos Equis Guy looks to land a combination. Martinsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Dos Equis Guy throws a right and a left that both miss. Dos Equis Guy lands with a cross. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dos Equis Guy lands a jab. Dos Equis Guy lands a really nice looking cross but Martinsson seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Dos Equis Guy will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on The Dos Equis Guy's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dos Equis Guy connects with a solid leg kick. Dos Equis Guy checks a low kick from Martinsson. Martinsson is looking to slow Dos Equis Guy down with leg kicks. Dos Equis Guy slips under a jab from Martinsson. Martinsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Equis Guy. Dos Equis Guy tests Martinsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dos Equis Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Equis Guy moves away. Dos Equis Guy closes the distance but Martinsson moves to the side and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dos Equis Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinsson manages to avoid it. Martinsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martinsson lands a head kick!
Martinsson misses the shot to the body. Dos Equis Guy throws a body punch but Martinsson moves out of range. Dos Equis Guy throws a half hearted mid kick. Martinsson with a nice cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dos Equis Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Martinsson counters with a right hand to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Equis Guy. Fedor Martinsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martinsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Equis Guy ducks right into an uppercut from Martinsson. Martinsson blocks a low kick nicely. Dos Equis Guy lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a low kick.
Martinsson moves into range and connects with a jab. Martinsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dos Equis Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinsson manages to avoid it. Martinsson scores with a nice head shot. Martinsson scores with a nice head shot. Dos Equis Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Martinsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martinsson cracks a nice hook into Dos Equis Guy's ribs. Dos Equis Guy throws a body punch but Martinsson moves out of range. Martinsson throws a hook but Dos Equis Guy avoids it easily. Dos Equis Guy lands a really nice looking cross but Martinsson seems unphased.
Martinsson throws a looping overhand right but Dos Equis Guy ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Equis Guy. Martinsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Martinsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Martinsson throws out a leg kick but Dos Equis Guy moves out of range and Martinsson only half commits. Dos Equis Guy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dos Equis Guy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martinsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Martinsson lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Dos Equis Guy misses. Martinsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Equis Guy manages to avoid it. A big left from Martinsson misses. A head kick misses from Martinsson. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Martinsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Martinsson feints and then cracks Dos Equis Guy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Equis Guy down. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Martinsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dos Equis Guy. Dos Equis Guy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martinsson is able to avoid easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Martinsson.
And that's the end of the fight! Fedor Martinsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dos Equis Guy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... The Dos Equis Guy! The Dos Equis Guy very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) 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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