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TTFC Tuesday Night Fights 40 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes to the cage accompanied by Beanie (Mack B****). Dwight Grant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwight Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 27 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Grant shoots in but no luck this time.
Ballswick lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant's head.
Ballswick looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but Ballswick drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Ballswick from controlling successfully.
Grant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ballswick stopping the sweep attempt from Grant.
Ballswick won't allow Grant to get back to his feet.
Ballswick advances to half guard.
Grant is looking to improve his position.
Ballswick is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballswick is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Grant still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Grant has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick holds on to Grant's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ballswick tries to bench press Grant off him but Grant keeps the position.
Ballswick is not content to let Grant control the position.
Grant in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grant trying to control the action but Ballswick is working from the bottom.
Grant lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballswick is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ballswick is trying to improve his position.
Ballswick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ballswick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballswick wants to take a breather but Grant is having none of it.
Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Ballswick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Grant wants to sweep here but Ballswick controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick stops Grant from standing up.
Ballswick won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Grant wants to improve his position but instead Ballswick has moved into half guard.
Grant trying to hold on to Ballswick's head to control him but Ballswick postures up.
Ballswick is trying to work for a kimura but Grant is defending well.
Ballswick prevents Grant from improving his position.
Grant is working hard here to advance position.
Ballswick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ballswick.
Ballswick seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Ballswick.
Ballswick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grant tries to kick Ballswick off but Ballswick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballswick is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant tries to roll over but Ballswick keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hellson Ballswick will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ballswick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ballswick fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballswick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballswick throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant has Ballswick up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Ballswick to work.
Ballswick stalling in the clinch but Grant improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballswick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballswick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grant is trying to keep an underhook but Ballswick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Grant is trying to stand back up but Ballswick is controlling him
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick seems to be looking for submissions.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Ballswick has control of the leg.
Ballswick stands up out of the half guard.
Dwight Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ballswick misses the jab.
Hellson Ballswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant scores with a nice strike.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ballswick is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant has Ballswick up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballswick is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
Ballswick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ballswick is defending well.
Grant is trying to drag Ballswick to the mat but Ballswick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballswick lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is trying to drag Ballswick to the mat but Ballswick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ballswick seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballswick.
Ballswick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballswick prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ballswick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant is rocked!
Ballswick pulls guard effortlessly.
Oh Grant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballswick has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grant doesn't defend quickly enough and Ballswick has managed to lock this one up! Can Grant escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ballswick on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hellson Ballswick!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hellson Ballswick made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Hamz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Rajamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tupac - Me Against The World. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rajamaki's choice of entrance music: Absolute Monster . Toni Rajamaki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fresh Hamz's chin.
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Hamz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toni Rajamaki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamz clinches.
Hamz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rajamaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Hamz has double underhooks.
Hamz misses with a punch to the body.
Hamz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rajamaki blocks a body shot from Hamz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hamz stops a takedown attempt from Rajamaki.
Hamz tries a body shot but Rajamaki blocks it.
Hamz is working Rajamaki over against the cage.
Rajamaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hamz tries a body shot but Rajamaki blocks it.
Hamz can't find room to land a body shot as Rajamaki controls the action.
Rajamaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rajamaki lands a knee to the head.
Hamz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamz can't find room to land a body shot as Rajamaki controls the action.
Rajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hamz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hamz keeps control of Rajamaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rajamaki prevents a body shot from Hamz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rajamaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rajamaki has had enough of the clinch but Hamz keeps him there for the moment.
Hamz can't find room to land a body shot as Rajamaki controls the action.
Rajamaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamz slows down the pace here.
Rajamaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamz.
Rajamaki prevents a body shot from Hamz.
Hamz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hamz scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rajamaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rajamaki stalling in the clinch but Hamz improves position.
Rajamaki blocks a body shot from Hamz.
Hamz tries to work over Rajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamz misses with a body punch.
Rajamaki stalling in the clinch.
Rajamaki blocks a body shot from Hamz.
Hamz is leaning against Rajamaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajamaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fresh Hamz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Rajamaki.
Hamz dodges an elbow strike from Rajamaki.
Hamz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hamz as Rajamaki tries to tie him up.
Rajamaki blocks a body shot from Hamz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz misses with a body punch.
Hamz has Rajamaki pressed against the cage, preventing Rajamaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hamz prevents Rajamaki from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hamz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hamz tries to work over Rajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajamaki's elbow.
Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajamaki controls his hands.
Hamz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rajamaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rajamaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rajamaki scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamz stops a takedown attempt from Rajamaki.
Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Rajamaki avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage.
Hamz lands with a left to the head.
Hamz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rajamaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rajamaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamz has managed to clinch.
Hamz tries a body shot but Rajamaki blocks it.
Rajamaki blocks a body shot from Hamz.
Hamz prevents Rajamaki from breaking the clinch.
Hamz tries to work over Rajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rajamaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamz won't allow it.
Hamz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hamz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hamz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fresh Hamz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hamz moves into range and clinches up with Rajamaki.
Fresh Hamz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rajamaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamz tries to work over Rajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rajamaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hamz is trying to maintain a safe position but Rajamaki gets an underhook and turns Hamz into the cage.
A hook to the body from Hamz.
Hamz works on Rajamaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Rajamaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hamz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hamz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rajamaki prevents a body shot from Hamz.
Hamz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rajamaki tries to pull guard but Hamz won't allow it.
Hamz has Rajamaki pushed against the cage.
Rajamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajamaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamz moves into the clinch.
Rajamaki looking to stall.
Rajamaki being controlled against the cage.
Hamz stops a takedown attempt from Rajamaki.
Hamz lands a body punch.
Hamz stalling against the cage.
Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajamaki controls his hands.
Hamz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rajamaki wants to break free but Hamz has control.
Hamz tries a body shot but Rajamaki blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hamz misses with a punch to the body.
Rajamaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rajamaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamz moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamz stalling the fight.
Rajamaki fails to pull guard.
Fresh Hamz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Rajamaki.
Rajamaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamz to keep the fight standing.
Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajamaki controls his hands.
Hamz misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Hamz on the inside.
Rajamaki is trying to force a seperation but Hamz has the dominant position.
Rajamaki prevents a body shot from Hamz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rajamaki backwards.
Hamz is leaning against Rajamaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hamz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rajamaki's efforts to push away.
Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Rajamaki avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hamz.
Hamz avoids a wild elbow strike from Rajamaki.
Hamz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rajamaki looking to throw knees to the head but Hamz is blocking nicely.
Rajamaki prevents a body shot from Hamz.
Rajamaki letting Hamz take a breather here.
Hamz is looking to control Rajamaki's arms but Rajamaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hamz has his back to the cage.
Come on Hamz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rajamaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamz avoids the elbow strike from Rajamaki, against the cage.
Rajamaki prevents a body shot from Hamz.
Hamz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamz lands a body punch.
Hamz digs a right hand into Rajamaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rajamaki's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Hamz.
Rajamaki is breathing heavily.
Hamz misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Rajamaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Rajamaki avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage.
Rajamaki is trying to break the clinch but Hamz has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamz tries a body shot but Rajamaki blocks it.
Rajamaki tries to break the clinch but Hamz is controlling the position.
Rajamaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamz has him pressed against the cage.
Hamz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fresh Hamz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hamz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hamz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamz keeps the fight on the outside.
Fresh Hamz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamz takes the fight into the clinch.
Rajamaki tries to circle away but Hamz has him pinned against the cage.
Rajamaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamz has him pressed against the cage.
Rajamaki breaks the clinch.
Rajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamz tries to avoid it but Rajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamz to the ground. Hamz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamz closes the distance and pushes Rajamaki back into the cage.
Hamz misses with a body punch.
Rajamaki working hard to break the clinch.
Hamz scores with a hook to the body.
Rajamaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamz tries to work over Rajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rajamaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamz misses with a body punch.
Hamz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Hamz.
Hamz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rajamaki up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hamz.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamz.
Hamz cracks Rajamaki with a nice body shot.
Hamz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajamaki's elbow.
Hamz misses with a body punch.
Fresh Hamz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamz can't find room to land a body shot as Rajamaki controls the action.
Hamz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rajamaki just leaning against Hamz, taking a breather.
Rajamaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fresh Hamz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Rajamaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamz is stalling here.
Hamz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki manages to break the clinch.
Hamz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamz instigates a clinch.
Toni Rajamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hamz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajamaki controls his hands.
Rajamaki goes for a takedown attempt but Hamz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rajamaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hamz slips a jab from Rajamaki.
Hamz has managed to clinch.
Hamz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hamz keeps control of Rajamaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rajamaki can't break the clinch.
Hamz misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rajamaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajamaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamz blocks a head kick by Rajamaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fresh Hamz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fresh Hamz!
Fresh Hamz 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massive Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ano Aukanaii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Massive Attack!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aukanaii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aukanaii blocks the body kick.
Attack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Attack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aukanaii defends it nicely.
Attack is looking to clinch but Aukanaii is avoiding it.
Aukanaii throws out a loose jab but Attack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aukanaii throws out the jab.
Attack misses with a low kick.
Attack lands a leg kick that knocks Aukanaii off balance momentarily.
Attack dodges the punch combination from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Attack's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aukanaii. That's going to slow Attack down.
Aukanaii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aukanaii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aukanaii wants it to stay on the feet.
Aukanaii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Attack.
Attack throws a leg kick but Aukanaii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aukanaii throws a shot from downtown. Attack moves away and avoids it.
Aukanaii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Attack was well out of range. Poor timing from Aukanaii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Attack. Aukanaii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aukanaii misses with a combination
and Attack counters with a stiff right hand.
Ano Aukanaii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attack is looking to clinch but Aukanaii is avoiding it.
Attack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aukanaii lands a glancing blow to the side of Attack's head.
Attack thows a body shot but no joy.
Aukanaii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Attack shoots in and bounces Aukanaii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aukanaii keeping moving, preventing Attack from controlling successfully.
Aukanaii trying to keep a closed guard but Attack is proving a slippery customer.
Aukanaii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Attack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Attack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aukanaii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Attack is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Attack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Attack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aukanaii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aukanaii working for a triangle but Attack defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aukanaii looking for a triangle here. Attack is fighting it but it looks tight! Aukanaii pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Attack is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ano Aukanaii!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DeSean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zica Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brava has chosen Chimaira - Nothing Remains as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zica Brava will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, DeSean Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zica Brava!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Brava is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brava thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brava.
Jackson lands a jab to Brava's midsection.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Brava.
Brava throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brava throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Brava.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brava tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brava lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava clinches.
Brava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brava breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brava waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A jab from Brava does it's job there.
Brava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Brava.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Brava throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brava throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson moves out of range as Brava strikes.
Brava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Brava moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Brava.
Zica Brava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brava.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Brava.
Brava lands a head kick!
Brava tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brava throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Brava's knee but Brava avoids it well.
Brava looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Brava throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson throws a head kick but Brava moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Brava does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brava misses with a body kick.
Brava has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brava - that will leave a mark!
Brava throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Brava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brava misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brava's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Brava does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brava moves into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
The referee calls for Brava to work.
Brava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brava lands a right hand.
Brava lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brava's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brava scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brava.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Brava jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brava swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Brava throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson swings for the body but Brava moves out of range.
Brava cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brava goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brava throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zica Brava dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brava throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brava looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brava misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Brava.
Brava closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brava manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brava.
Brava has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brava, right into the meat.
Brava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava takes the fight into the clinch.
Brava pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brava tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brava lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brava throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Brava ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Brava.
Brava fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Zica Brava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Brava misses.
Brava blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Brava does it's job there.
Brava misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Brava was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brava.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Brava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brava tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brava lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brava tries to clinch up.
Brava moves into the clinch successfully.
Brava lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Brava is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brava scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brava controls his hands.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brava lands a shot to the body.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Brava.
Brava lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Brava lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Good body shot from Brava.
Brava manages to break the clinch.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brava.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Brava misses.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brava rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brava lands with a shot to the body.
Brava closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brava to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brava showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Brava cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brava works the jab nicely.
Brava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brava.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zica Brava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Brava is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Brava looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brava misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brava throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brava misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brava finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brava tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brava throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Brava misses the shot to the body.
Brava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brava, as that shot connected.
Brava is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Brava's head but Brava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brava misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Brava misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brava has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Brava throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brava swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
A head kick misses from Brava.
Brava misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brava misses with a body shot.
Jackson darts in and clinches Brava up against the cage.
Brava lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brava pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zica Brava is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Brava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brava tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brava will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Brava moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Brava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brava is looking to clinch.
Brava misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Brava.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Brava works the jab nicely.
Brava takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Brava moves away and avoids it.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Brava checks it
and Brava counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brava tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brava missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brava misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brava. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSean Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Brava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Brava gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brava.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Brava avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson working aggressively here.
Brava's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zica Brava.
Well Brava has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zica Brava!
Zica Brava 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swag In A Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zuko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu Tang- Hellz Wind Staff. Bag is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: American bad ass. Swag In A Bag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swag In A Bag!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zuko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zuko thinking.
Bag blocks a jab.
Bag fakes the leg kick and cracks Zuko in the body.
Bag misses the shot to the body.
Kenshi Zuko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Bag there.
It looks like Kenshi Zuko has been cut.
Bag looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuko is just out of range.
Bag misses with a wild body shot.
Bag throws a looping overhand right but Zuko ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bag. Zuko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bag lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bag is just out of range.
Zuko slips under a jab from Bag.
Zuko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bag throws a right hand that misses
and Zuko counters with a solid body kick.
Nice shot by Zuko.
Zuko clobbers Bag with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zuko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zuko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zuko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zuko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zuko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bag is avoiding damage well.
Zuko is trying to get an arm triangle but Bag is defending well.
The ground and pound from Zuko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zuko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bag is trying to get back to his feet.
Zuko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bag rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zuko's guard! Nice work there by Bag!
Zuko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bag defends well.
Zuko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bag is aware though and is defending well.
Zuko working a defensive guard here.
Zuko working for a triangle but Bag defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bag is one step ahead there.
Bag wants to stand but Zuko is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshi Zuko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenshi Zuko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zuko throws a body punch but Bag moves out of range.
Bag moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bag throws a hook but Zuko avoids it easily.
Zuko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Zuko - just one landing.
Zuko is looking to wear down Bag with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zuko moves away from the strike by Bag.
Zuko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuko moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bag's guard.
Zuko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zuko looking to sit in guard and control but Bag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bag wants to stand but Zuko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko is looking for a triangle but Bag pushes his legs off easily.
Bag tries to stand but Zuko is controlling from the bottom.
Zuko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bag passes into half guard.
Bag is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zuko tries to roll over but Bag keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Bag is going to stand back up.
Zuko is pressing down on Bag's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zuko is trying to keep Bag in close.
Bag stands up and waves to Zuko to follow him.
Swag In A Bag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bag thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuko just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuko throws a right and a left that Bag avoids nicely.
Bag loads up on a big right hand but Zuko slips the punch.
Bag's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zuko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bag scrambles back to his feet.
Zuko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bag manages to avoid it.
Bag throws a series of punches but Zuko moves out of range.
Bag lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bag.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zuko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bag lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Kenshi Zuko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenshi Zuko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zuko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bag moves away.
Zuko scores with a shot to the body.
Zuko shoots in looking for a takedown. Bag tries to sprawl out of it but Zuko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bag misses with a two punch combination.
Zuko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bag is refusing to be controlled, as Zuko sits in half guard.
Zuko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bag kicks Zuko off and gets back to his feet.
Zuko looks for a takedown but Bag sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag gets caught napping as Zuko dives in and scores a takedown. Bag manages to retain guard.
Zuko looking to pass the guard.
Bag is looking to stand up but Zuko isn't so interested in that idea.
Zuko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zuko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bag keeping full guard, as Zuko tries to pass.
Bag wants to stand and escape but Zuko is having none of it.
Zuko throws an elbow that misses. Bag uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zuko's guard. Nice move by Bag!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bag's guard.
Bag wants to stand and escape but Zuko is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuko advances position into side control!
Zuko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bag rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zuko's guard! Nice work there by Bag!
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!
Zuko 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bag manages to get himself to full guard.
Zuko is standing up over Bag. Bag looks to escape but Zuko dives into side control.
Swag In A Bag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuko lands a nice forearm strike.
Bag defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Zuko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bag regains half guard, as Zuko was trying to land strikes.
Zuko looks to land a strike but Bag avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kenshi Zuko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bag being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshi Zuko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zuko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshi Zuko!
Kenshi Zuko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard comes to the cage accompanied by In Ashes They Shall Reap. Durden has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Durden wants to pass to mount but Richard is defending the position.
Durden is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Richard wants to get back to full guard.
Durden is looking to take a break and control but Richard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richard is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Durden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richard sprawls well. Richard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durden gets slowly back to his feet.
Richard throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden with a poor takedown
and Richard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Durden's guard now.
Richard looking to sit in guard and control but Durden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Richard pulls Durden in to control the position.
Durden stands up from Richard's guard - Durden perhaps looking for a knockout.
Durden shoots in but Richard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stan Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden has his takedown stuffed
and Richard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durden has his takedown stuffed
and Richard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durden.
Richard misses with a low kick.
Durden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richard but Richard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
Richard controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard scoring with punches from side control.
Richard trying to control the position but Durden is working away.
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard just content to control the position.
Richard wants to control for a moment but Durden uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Richard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richard wants it to stay on the feet.
Richard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden fails to land the takedown.
Durden dives in and grabs Richard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richard pushes down on Durden's head and hops out.
Stan Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden.
A telegraphed right hand from Richard misses the target.
Richard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden shoots for a double leg takedown but Richard sprawls well. He's pushed Durden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Durden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richard sprawls well. Richard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durden gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Richard.
Richard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden shoots in for a double leg but Richard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden missing with knees to the body.
Richard blocks the elbow strike.
Richard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Richard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Durden taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durden.
Richard presses Durden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richard misses with a punch to the body.
Richard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richard looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Richard.
Richard pushes Durden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richard tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Richard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Durden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden takes one to the chin there.
Durden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richard punching from the bottom.
Stan Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard trying to control but Durden postures up.
Richard keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard is in trouble now - Durden has advanced to mount!
Richard working to try and regain half guard.
Richard is squirming around, avoiding Durden's attempts to control the action.
Richard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard tries to hold on but Durden pushes him away.
Durden controlling the pace for now.
Richard is squirming around, avoiding Durden's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Richard is trying to escape the mount.
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 Stan Richard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown. Durden tries to sprawl out of it but Richard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Durden misses with a takedown
and Richard counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden misses with a takedown
and Richard counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richard.
Richard leaves Durden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stan Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden.
Richard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
Richard takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richard. That's going to slow Durden down.
Durden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Durden's knee momentarily.
Durden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richard as he avoids it easily.
Richard clinches.
Richard working Durden over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Richard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durden misses with an elbow over the top.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
Durden blocks a body shot from Richard.
A nice left hand lands by Richard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durden.
Richard lands with a light punch inside.
Richard prevents a body shot from Durden.
Richard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durdens head.
Durden lands an elbow inside that Richard shrugs off.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richards head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard stalling in the clinch.
Durden lands a shoulder strike.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richard scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Richard.
Richard throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Durden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richard blocks the elbow strike.
Durden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richard is keeping busy.
Richard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Richard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richard trying to land knees to the body.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Richard.
A head punch on the inside from Richard fails to land.
Durden blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Richard as Durden tries to tie him up.
Richard is working Durden over against the cage.
A short right from Richard.
Richard landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Richard as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richard can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
Durden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stan Richard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Richard cracks Durden with a nice body shot.
Richard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Richard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Richard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stan Richard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Richard.
A hook to the body from Richard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Durden misses with an elbow strike.
Richard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durden working aggressively here.
Richard tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden misses with a body punch.
Richard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richard managing to block the knees to the body from Durden.
Durden lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Richard.
Durden misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Richard.
Richard managing to block the knees to the body from Durden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Richard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richard 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Richard!
An out of breath Stan Richard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braylon Beswicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beswicke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kick in the teeth. Artist has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Unkind Artist was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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198 lbs
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198 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braylon Beswicke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Unkind Artist!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beswicke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beswicke.
It looks like Unkind Artist has been cut.
Beswicke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beswicke moves out of range of the leg kick from Artist.
Beswicke tried to score with a low kick but Artist checks it.
Artist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beswicke. That did some damage!
Beswicke throws a leg kick but Artist moved away.
Artist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beswicke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beswicke lands a really nice looking cross but Artist seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Beswicke blocks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Beswicke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beswicke throws out a powerful jab.
Artist doesn't manage to clinch there - Beswicke circles away.
Artist cracks a nice hook into Beswicke's ribs.
Artist looks for the body kick but Beswicke saw that one coming.
Beswicke throws a series of punches but Artist avoids them all with ease.
Artist closes the distance and clinches.
Beswicke has a couple of punches blocked by Artist.
Beswicke has Artist pressed against the cage.
Beswicke throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Artist throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beswicke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Beswicke.
Beswicke avoiding damage.
Artist tries to work over Beswicke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beswicke.
Artist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beswicke scores with a shoulder strike.
Beswicke struggles to land a body shot inside as Artist controls his hands.
Beswicke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Artist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beswicke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Artist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beswicke backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beswicke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Artist or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Artist.
Beswicke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artist manages to break the clinch.
Beswicke misses the jab.
Artist is looking to chop away at Beswicke's legs.
Artist throws a leg kick
and Artist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Artist digs a right hand into Beswicke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beswicke's gas tank.
Beswicke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Artist.
Artist blocking some punches.
Artist missing with knees to the body.
Beswicke scores with a hook to the body.
Beswicke misses with the head strike.
Beswicke lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beswicke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Artist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beswicke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beswicke lands with a light punch inside.
Artist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beswicke throws a front kick aimed at Artist's knee but Artist avoids it well.
Artist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Artist misses the shot to the body.
Artist scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Artist.
Artist connects with an inside leg kick.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Artist misses with a low kick as Beswicke jumps back.
Beswicke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Artist staying out of range there.
Beswicke slips a jab from Artist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beswicke.
Artist instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Beswicke.
A short left from Beswicke.
Artist is rocked!
Beswicke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artist is still on wobbly legs! Can Beswicke finish him?
Beswicke stalling in the clinch but Artist improves position.
Artist seems to have recovered his senses.
Beswicke drops Artist onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Artist is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That has opened up Unkind Artist's cut even more.
Artist lands with a light punch inside.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Artist.
Beswicke breaks the clinch.
Artist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beswicke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beswicke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beswicke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Artist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beswicke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Beswicke misses.
Beswicke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylon Beswicke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Beswicke misses the target.
Beswicke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artist was well out of range. Poor timing from Beswicke.
Artist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beswicke. That did some damage!
Beswicke avoids the body shot from Artist.
Beswicke is looking to chop away at Artist's legs.
Artist looks for the body kick but Beswicke saw that one coming.
Beswicke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Artist. That did some damage!
Beswicke throws a leg kick but Artist checks it.
Artist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beswicke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Artist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beswicke is out of range and Artist settles back down.
Artist wants to clinch up but Beswicke keeps it at a distance.
Beswicke tries a low kick but Artist avoids it.
Beswicke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artist was well out of range. Poor timing from Beswicke.
Beswicke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artist.
Artist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beswicke is out of range.
Beswicke connects with an inside leg kick.
Beswicke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Artist misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artist.
Artist staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Artist.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beswicke throws a hook to the side of Artist's head but Artist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artist throws a front kick aimed at Beswicke's knee but Beswicke avoids it well.
Beswicke misses with a head kick.
Artist moves out of range of the leg kick from Beswicke.
Beswicke throws a front kick that sends Artist stumbling back into the cage.
Artist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beswicke. Beswicke obviously looking to wear him down.
Artist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Artist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beswicke throws out the jab.
Beswicke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artist manages to avoid it.
Artist moves out of range of the leg kick from Beswicke.
Artist throws a push kick but Beswicke slaps the foot to one side.
Artist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Artist misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beswicke is out of range.
Beswicke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Artist pushes Beswicke up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artist misses with a punch to the body.
Braylon Beswicke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beswicke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Beswicke.
Beswicke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
A shot in the inside from Beswicke.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Artist.
Artist tries a body shot but Beswicke blocks it.
Artist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beswicke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
Artist misses with the head strike.
Beswicke is leaning against Artist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Artist is breathing heavily.
Beswicke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Artist up against the cage.
Beswicke wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beswicke lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Artist fails to land.
Artist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beswicke tries to stall but Artist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Artist misses with the head strike.
Artist lands with a short shot to the head.
Artist swings wildly with an uppercut but Beswicke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artist misses with the head strike.
Beswicke throws a punch but it's blocked by Artist.
Artist blocks an elbow strike from Beswicke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist can't find room to land a body shot as Beswicke controls the action.
Beswicke throws a punch but it's blocked by Artist.
Artist working aggressively here.
Artist blocks an elbow strike.
Beswicke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Artist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Artist misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beswicke.
Beswicke tries to land a knee to the head but Artist blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artist.
Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Artist crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beswicke - the referee stops the clock and Artist gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beswicke. Artist manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beswicke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Artist's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beswicke misses with a low kick.
Artist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beswicke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylon Beswicke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Artist drops his hands momentarily and Beswicke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beswicke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Artist misses the shot to the body.
Artist keeps Beswicke at a distance using the push kick.
Beswicke misses with a low kick as Artist jumps back.
Beswicke misses with a body shot
and Artist counters with a nice leg kick.
Beswicke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Artist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artist lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Artist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Beswicke misses with a hook. Artist ducked under it nicely.
Artist swings widly with a right hand
enabling Beswicke to counter with a crisp jab.
Beswicke thows a leg kick but Artist checks it
and Artist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Braylon Beswicke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beswicke throws a push kick but Artist slaps the foot to one side.
Beswicke motions for Artist to come forward. Beswicke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Artist has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Beswicke.
Beswicke throws a low kick but Artist moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist cracks a nice hook into Beswicke's ribs.
Artist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beswicke.
Beswicke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Artist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beswicke misses with the combination.
That kick from Beswicke tenderised Artist's leg. Artist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Artist checks a leg kick.
Artist tries to clinch up.
Beswicke scores with a kick to the body.
Beswicke avoids a kick to the body.
Beswicke throws a looping overhand right but Artist ducks down to avoid it.
Artist throws the kick towards the body but Beswicke avoids it.
Artist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beswicke. Beswicke obviously looking to wear him down.
Artist scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Beswicke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Artist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artist clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Artist.
Artist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beswicke working aggressively here.
Artist lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Beswicke.
Beswicke misses with a punch to the body.
Artist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artist struggles to land a body shot inside as Beswicke controls his hands.
Beswicke is trying to break the clinch but Artist is controlling him.
Artist tries to land knees in the clinch but Beswicke avoids the damage to the body.
Artist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Artist.
Beswicke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Artist.
Beswicke misses with a punch to the body.
Artist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Artist tries to throw a body punch but Beswicke avoids it by throwing Artist back against the cage.
Beswicke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beswicke fails to land.
Artist blocks an uppercut.
Artist tries to throw a body punch but Beswicke avoids it by throwing Artist back against the cage.
Beswicke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beswicke blocks an uppercut.
Artist misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Beswicke.
Unkind Artist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Artist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Artist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beswicke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beswicke throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Artist.
Artist can't find room to land a body shot as Beswicke controls the action.
Beswicke can't find room to land a body shot as Artist controls the action.
Beswicke tries to stall but Artist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Artist misses with the head strike.
Artist misses with a punch to the body.
Artist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beswicke's elbow.
Artist lands with a short shot to the head.
Artist lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Artist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artist tries to work over Beswicke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beswicke scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Braylon Beswicke.
Well Beswicke 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylon Beswicke!
During a confident post fight interview, Braylon Beswicke 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre comes to the cage accompanied by Memories- Guetta. 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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152 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andre.
Montoya Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andre manages to avoid it.
Montoya Rivera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andre checks a leg kick.
Montoya Rivera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Montoya Rivera looks to land a left hand but Andre moved out of range nicely.
Montoya Rivera avoids the body shot from Andre.
Montoya Rivera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Montoya Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Montoya Rivera misses with a body kick.
Andre avoids the head kick by Montoya Rivera.
Andre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Andre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andre tests Montoya Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya Rivera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre lands a nice looking body shot.
Montoya Rivera needs to keep his hands up - Andre had a free shot at his head there.
Andre throws a sloppy head kick and Montoya Rivera moves out of range easily.
Montoya Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Andre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andre moves out of range of the strikes.
Andre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Montoya Rivera blocks a jab.
Montoya Rivera throws a looping overhand right but Andre ducks down to avoid it.
Andre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya Rivera moves away.
Andre loads up on a big right hand but Montoya Rivera slips the punch.
A jab from Andre does it's job there.
Andre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera slips a straight right by Andre.
Andre throws a body punch but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
Montoya Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andre lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Montoya Rivera misses.
Montoya Rivera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Montoya Rivera avoids the body shot from Andre.
Andre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montoya Rivera's efforts to push away.
Montoya Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Andre avoids the body shot from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montoya Rivera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andre checks it well.
Andre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montoya Rivera. Montoya Rivera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andre throws an overhand right that lands on Montoya Rivera's shoulder, as Montoya Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Andre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andre.
Alex Andre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andre instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Andre.
Andre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andre misses with the head strike.
Andre missing with knees to the body.
Andre has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya Rivera.
Andre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montoya Rivera is defending well for now.
Andre prevents Montoya Rivera from breaking the clinch.
Andre landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andre missing with knees to the body.
Andre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montoya Rivera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montoya Rivera.
Andre tries to work over Montoya Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montoya Rivera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montoya Rivera's face.
Andre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andre struggles to land a body shot inside as Montoya Rivera controls his hands.
Montoya Rivera tries to stall but Andre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andre lands an elbow just above Montoya Rivera 's eye.
Montoya Rivera is trying to force a seperation but Andre has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andre dominated that round.
That's time! Andre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andre lands with an overhand left.
Andre jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andre scores with a nice body kick.
Montoya Rivera throws a poor cross that misses
and Andre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montoya Rivera. Andre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montoya Rivera checks a low kick from Andre.
Andre takes one to the side of the head.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montoya Rivera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Andre. Montoya Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andre thows a body shot but no joy.
Andre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montoya Rivera's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andre.
Montoya Rivera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre misses the shot to the body.
Andre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montoya Rivera can do to turn this around?
Andre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montoya Rivera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andre's head.
Montoya Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andre.
Andre swings for the body but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
Montoya Rivera delivers a nice body kick.
Andre is looking to score with low kicks.
Andre misses with a jab to the body
and Montoya Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya Rivera is just out of range.
Montoya Rivera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montoya Rivera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Montoya Rivera works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre misses with an uppercut.
Montoya Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andre. Montoya Rivera shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Andre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montoya Rivera looks to land a left hand but Andre moved out of range nicely.
Andre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montoya Rivera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montoya Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andre throws a lazy right hand but Montoya Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montoya Rivera swings for the body but Andre moves out of range.
Andre throws a head kick that misses.
Andre misses with a hook. Montoya Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Andre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montoya Rivera's calf.
Andre misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya Rivera.
Andre is looking to land body kicks.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Andre lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Andre. Those never looked like landing.
Montoya Rivera avoids the head kick by Andre.
Andre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andre swinging wildly here.
Andre lands a jab-cross combination.
A left lands for Montoya Rivera.
Andre takes a swing at Montoya Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Andre just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Montoya Rivera throws a chopping leg kick but Andre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook but Andre avoids it easily.
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch but Montoya Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andre tries to land a leg kick but Montoya Rivera saw it coming and moves away.
Montoya Rivera staying out of range there.
Montoya Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andre was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya Rivera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montoya Rivera.
Alex Andre is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andre throws a chopping leg kick but Montoya Rivera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andre throws a lazy right hand but Montoya Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andre dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Montoya Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andre misses with a straight right.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range of the body kick.
Montoya Rivera is looking to score with low kicks.
Andre scores with a jab to the body.
Andre throws a chopping leg kick but Montoya Rivera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Montoya Rivera avoids the body shot from Andre.
Andre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Montoya Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montoya Rivera throws a right hand that Andre ducks under and follows up with a left that Andre also avoids with ease.
Montoya Rivera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andre.
Montoya Rivera scores with a hook to the body. Andre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montoya Rivera if he has to take too many more of those.
Montoya Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andre moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andre!
Andre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya Rivera is just out of range.
Andre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Montoya Rivera throws a shot from downtown. Andre moves away and avoids it.
Montoya Rivera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andre tries to avoid it but Montoya Rivera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andre to the ground. Andre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montoya Rivera checks a leg kick.
Andre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andre misses with an uppercut.
Andre tried to score with a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it.
Nice cross by Andre.
Alex Andre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andre fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Andre misses.
Andre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montoya Rivera.
Andre throws a leg kick
and Andre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Andre misses.
Montoya Rivera slips a jab from Andre.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range of the body kick from Andre.
That kick from Andre tenderised Montoya Rivera's leg. Montoya Rivera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Andre.
Andre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Montoya Rivera. Beautiful body shot.
Andre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montoya Rivera.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera throws a body punch but Andre moves out of range.
Montoya Rivera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera throws a looping overhand right but Andre ducks down to avoid it.
Montoya Rivera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montoya Rivera eats them both and turns towards Andre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montoya Rivera avoids the body shot from Andre.
Montoya Rivera shoots for a double leg takedown but Andre sprawls well. He's pushed Montoya Rivera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera blocks a jab.
A left lands for Andre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre lands a jab to the head.
Montoya Rivera shoots in but Andre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montoya Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andre with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andre.
Andre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Andre.
Montoya Rivera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Andre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montoya Rivera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andre.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya Rivera is just out of range.
Andre tries a head kick but it misses.
Andre moves out of range of the leg kick from Montoya Rivera.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Andre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andre 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Andre!
A victorious Alex Andre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hail Mary by Tupac. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Frank Pembelton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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184 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henry Chinaski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pembelton looks to land a left hand but Chinaski moved out of range nicely.
Pembelton gets a takedown into half guard.
Pembelton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chinaski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pembelton preventing the sweep.
Chinaski is pulling down on Pembelton's head to control his posture.
Chinaski keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
Chinaski wants to get back to his feet but Pembelton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pembelton is working Chinaski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski is pulling down on Pembelton's head. It's preventing any offense from Pembelton, at least for the moment.
Pembelton postures up in Chinaski's guard and throws a big left but Chinaski blocks it.
Pembelton looking to pass the guard.
Chinaski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pembelton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chinaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pembelton throws an elbow that misses. Chinaski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pembelton's guard. Nice move by Chinaski!
Pembelton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton has a closed guard, preventing Chinaski from standing up.
Chinaski won't allow Pembelton to sweep him here.
Pembelton keeping full guard, as Chinaski tries to pass.
Pembelton has his foot on Chinaski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chinaski works his way back into a safe position though.
Chinaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Pembelton is retaining full guard.
Pembelton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chinaski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinaski looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chinaski wants to control from the top but Pembelton keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henry Chinaski.
Chinaski works Pembelton's body with a nice hook.
Pembelton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chinaski throws the kick towards the body but Pembelton avoids it.
Chinaski throws a leg kick but Pembelton checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chinaski moves out of range of the strikes.
Pembelton shoots in for a double leg but Chinaski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pembelton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pembelton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chinaski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pembelton throws the left hand but Chinaski avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pembelton misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinaski tries to bum rush Pembelton with a series of wild strikes but Pembelton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Pembelton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chinaski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pembelton throws a jab when Chinaski was well out of range.
Chinaski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chinaski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pembelton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Chinaski. That's going to slow Pembelton down.
A jab lands there for Chinaski.
Pembelton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chinaski looks to throw the jab but Pembelton is out of range.
Pembelton has his takedown stuffed
and Chinaski counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton looks to land a left hand but Chinaski moved out of range nicely.
Chinaski thumps Pembelton with a low kick.
Pembelton misses with a looping right.
Pembelton misses with an uppercut.
Pembelton lands with a hook. Chinaski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chinaski lands a nice shot that snaps Pembelton's head back.
Chinaski scores with the left hand. Pembelton knows he should have avoided that one.
Henry Chinaski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chinaski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chinaski thows a body kick. Pembelton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinaski tried to score with a low kick but Pembelton checks it.
Pembelton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pembelton fails with the takedown.
Pembelton throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chinaski to counter with a crisp jab.
Pembelton has a takedown stuffed.
Henry Chinaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pembelton.
Pembelton slips a straight right by Chinaski.
Chinaski lands a high kick!
Pembelton swinging wildly here.
Pembelton scores with a hook to the body. Chinaski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski scores with a hook.
Pembelton moves out of range as Chinaski strikes.
Henry Chinaski is winning the standup battle so far.
Pembelton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chinaski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pembelton misses with a takedown attempt - Chinaski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chinaski throws a front kick that sends Pembelton stumbling back into the cage.
Pembelton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chinaski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chinaski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pembelton misses with a left hand
and Chinaski counters with an inside leg kick.
Pembelton throws a shot from downtown. Chinaski moves away and avoids it.
Pembelton moves out of range as Chinaski throws a body kick.
Chinaski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pembelton.
A telegraphed right hand from Chinaski misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pembelton misses with a hook
and Chinaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pembelton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chinaski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pembelton throws a nice looking combination but Chinaski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pembelton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chinaski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pembelton is rocked!
Chinaski closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pembelton! Chinaski dives in looking to finish! Pembelton is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Chinaski!
Henry Chinaski retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Henry Chinaski gave a big smile as he said 'All I want to do is get my check and get drunk.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brian Maddox has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brian Maddox seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Barry McLean!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maddox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maddox moves out of range of the leg kick from McLean.
Maddox is looking to slow McLean down with leg kicks.
McLean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maddox.
Maddox throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
McLean lands a jab.
Maddox looks for a takedown but McLean sprawls well.
Maddox defending well as McLean loads up on a big left hand.
Maddox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maddox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maddox misses with a hook.
Maddox scores with a push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brian Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox throws an overhand right that lands on McLean's shoulder, as McLean tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maddox's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Maddox - just one landing.
McLean is looking to clinch.
McLean chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maddox can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maddox. McLean does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maddox.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean throws out a loose jab but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLean throws a leg kick but Maddox checks it.
A swing and a miss from Maddox.
McLean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLean.
McLean tries to clinch up.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLean checks a low kick from Maddox.
Maddox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean lands a head kick. Maddox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
Maddox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLean checks a low kick from Maddox.
McLean does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLean thumps Maddox with a low kick.
Barry McLean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLean finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Maddox finds it's way through McLean's defenses.
McLean swings for the body but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McLean as he connects with a hook.
McLean lands with a right hand.
McLean throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
McLean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maddox lands a lovely overhand right.
McLean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maddox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox avoids the body shot from McLean.
McLean avoids the body shot from Maddox.
McLean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLean finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLean is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horrible takedown by Maddox or perhaps it was just good defense by McLean which made him look bad.
Jab from McLean.
McLean's corner calls for a 1-2. McLean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLean's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maddox under the eye.
McLean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maddox misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLean, right into the meat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maddox. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLean throws out a loose jab but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maddox. McLean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maddox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
McLean tries to bum rush Maddox with a series of wild strikes but Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maddox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLean can pounce on him.
Maddox throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox misses with a straight right.
McLean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maddox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox scores with a leg kick.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLean moves away.
Maddox misses with a hook.
McLean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McLean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maddox lunges at McLean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLean's hand.
McLean connects with a crisp jab.
McLean misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLean moves out of range as Maddox strikes.
Maddox staying out of range there.
McLean misses with a wild combination.
Maddox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maddox throws a jab but it's blocked by McLean.
Maddox tries to work over McLean's front leg with a kick but McLean checks it.
Maddox throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Maddox misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McLean!
Maddox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLean throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
McLean doesn't manage to clinch there - Maddox circles away.
McLean scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean misses with a low kick.
Maddox lands with a good body shot.
Maddox throws a jab but it's blocked by McLean.
Maddox misses the jab.
McLean misses with a straight left.
Maddox lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Maddox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maddox.
Maddox throws a head kick that misses.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Maddox.
Good leg kick by McLean there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maddox throws a solid leg kick but McLean takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maddox.
McLean lands a front kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maddox 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 McLean has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLean and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as McLean blocks the low kick.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but McLean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddox shoots in looking for a takedown but McLean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maddox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maddox looking to score a takedown here. McLean is defending well but Maddox drives through and ends up in McLean's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McLean holds on and takes a little breather.
Maddox throwing strikes but missing.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
Maddox throws a strike but McLean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maddox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McLean is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox looking for a sweep. Not yet Maddox, not yet.
Maddox controls McLean momentarily but McLean frees himself.
McLean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McLean wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Maddox controls McLean momentarily but McLean frees himself.
McLean wants to pass the guard but Maddox is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McLean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McLean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maddox trying to control the position.
McLean passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Brian Maddox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLean moves away.
Maddox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McLean works Maddox's body with a nice hook.
Maddox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLean goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maddox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLean throws a hook but Maddox blocks it.
Maddox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from McLean.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
McLean forces Maddox back against the cage and clinches.
McLean wants to get back to striking at distance but Maddox won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Maddox scores with a nice short uppercut.
McLean tries to throw a body punch but Maddox avoids it by throwing McLean back against the cage.
McLean swings wildly with an uppercut but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maddox lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maddox misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLean looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from McLean fails to land.
Maddox misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from McLean - that landed with a thud.
McLean misses with a punch to the body.
McLean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on McLean - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McLean blocks a body shot from Maddox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McLean.
McLean is looking to control Maddox's arms but Maddox gets an underhook and turns him. Now McLean has his back to the cage.
Maddox lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLean backwards.
Maddox blocks a body shot from McLean.
McLean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maddox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maddox creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox misses with some punches.
Maddox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLean lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from McLean.
The referee is keeping an eye on McLean - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McLean.
McLean lands a hook that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
McLean taking a breather.
McLean throws a punch but it's blocked by Maddox.
Maddox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McLean is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maddox.
McLean prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from McLean on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maddox wants a takedown.
McLean has Maddox pressed against the cage.
Maddox lands a hook that snaps the head of McLean backwards.
Maddox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLean misses with the head strike.
McLean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maddox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLean's elbow.
Maddox tries to throw a body punch but McLean avoids it by throwing Maddox back against the cage.
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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McLean takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barry McLean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maddox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLean or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McLean really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McLean misses with an uppercut
and Maddox counters with a thumping low kick.
Maddox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McLean gets full guard.
Maddox looking to pass the guard.
McLean pulls Maddox in close to prevent any damage.
McLean lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maddox!
McLean raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McLean tries to control but Maddox wriggling away.
McLean might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maddox kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maddox wants to control but McLean is having none of it.
McLean fails to take his opponent's back.
Maddox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McLean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maddox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McLean controlling the position easily from mount.
Maddox is looking to improve his position but McLean isn't that keen on the idea.
McLean is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maddox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maddox shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean wants to control the pace but Maddox is squirming around nicely.
McLean is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maddox is trying desperately to improve position.
McLean working for a guillotine from mount but Maddox is in no mood to give up.
Maddox is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox holds on for dear life, controlling McLean's posture momentarily.
Maddox is working to get back to half guard.
McLean is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maddox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLean working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McLean dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Maddox motions for McLean to come forward. Maddox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for McLean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maddox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maddox delivers a nice body kick.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maddox moves away.
A leg kick checked by McLean.
McLean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maddox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maddox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McLean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maddox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maddox.
Maddox has a couple of punches blocked by McLean.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean is looking to control Maddox's arms but Maddox gets an underhook and turns him. Now McLean has his back to the cage.
McLean tries to pull guard but Maddox holds him up against the cage and eventually McLean drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLean.
Maddox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLean's elbow.
McLean successfully pulls guard.
Maddox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maddox tries to pass the half guard into mount. McLean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McLean wants to get back to full guard.
McLean is controlling Maddox's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brian Maddox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maddox is working away from the top position though.
Maddox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McLean is trying to get back to full guard.
Maddox wants to pass the guard but McLean is defending well.
Maddox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McLean has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maddox connects with a nice short shot to McLean's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maddox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maddox winds up and cracks McLean with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. McLean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McLean working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McLean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maddox lands a couple of digs.
McLean controlling Maddox's posture.
McLean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barry McLean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox is looking to work some ground and pound but McLean has wrist control.
Maddox trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McLean manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McLean!
Barry McLean is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Barry McLean made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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