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VFC 213: Supernova v Esposito PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pamela Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angola Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob has chosen Im Too Sexy as his entrance music. Angola Bob has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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31
183 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pamela Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angola Bob!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Bob's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Bob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bob throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson tries to move into range but Bob moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bob jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson 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.
Bob takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Angola Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bob goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bob scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bob sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bob chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bob is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Bob circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Bob tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bob feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Bob - just one landing.
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!
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bob is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Bob connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!
Bob has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Angola Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Bob lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bob finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bob lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pamela Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bob jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bob in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Bob throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob throws a head kick that misses.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bob checks a low kick from Anderson.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Bob avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Bob.
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angola Bob will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson wants to slow Bob down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bob is able to avoid easily.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bob on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bob throws a shot to the body.
Bob gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Bob thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Bob.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses the jab.
Bob tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Bob thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Bob, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Bob against the cage but Bob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Bob.
Bob comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Bob.
Bob pushes Anderson away with a front kick.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bob.
Bob misses with a head kick.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Bob tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bob throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bob will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bob.
Bob throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bob really felt that one!
Anderson keeps Bob at a distance using the push kick.
Bob lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Good work by Bob as he checks the leg kick.
Bob is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Bob lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bob throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a good low kick that Bob was not able to check.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bob gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into 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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pamela Anderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bob. That one must have hurt.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Bob avoids it.
Bob misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bob lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bob turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bob tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob connects with an inside leg kick.
Bob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Bob off balance momentarily.
Bob throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bob throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Bob checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Bob throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a good low kick that Bob was not able to check.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson scores with the left hand. Bob knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
Bob has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Bob down.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Bob misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a solid body kick.
Anderson checks a low kick from Bob.
Anderson tries a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Bob checks it.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Bob.
Bob throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson 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.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Bob's guard.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
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 Pamela Anderson.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pamela Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otto von Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alysian Karalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Goldstein comes into the arena with Heut ist mein tag blaring out of the sound system. Karalis has chosen High Hopes by Pink Floyd as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Otto von Goldstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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28
175 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otto von Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alysian Karalis!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karalis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karalis thuds a left hand into von Goldstein's body.
Karalis throws a body kick that misses.
von Goldstein gets tackled into the cage by Karalis. Karalis maintains the clinch.
von Goldstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
von Goldstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karalis is defending well for now.
Karalis tries to land knees in the clinch but von Goldstein avoids the damage to the body.
Karalis is pressed up against the cage. von Goldstein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karalis down to the mat. Karalis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
von Goldstein lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Goldstein moves out of range as Karalis throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karalis. von Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karalis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
von Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
von Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Karalis lands a nice shot that snaps von Goldstein's head back.
von Goldstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karalis sprawls well initially but von Goldstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
von Goldstein content to control rather than advance.
von Goldstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karalis's head.
Karalis controlling the position for now.
von Goldstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Otto von Goldstein wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Karalis tries to clinch but von Goldstein moves out of range.
Karalis missing with a left hand there. von Goldstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karalis.
Karalis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karalis lands a body shot.
Karalis keeps von Goldstein at a distance using the push kick.
Alysian Karalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Goldstein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karalis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karalis misses with a head kick.
Karalis throws a front kick that sends von Goldstein stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karalis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karalis tries to keep at a distance but von Goldstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karalis blocks an elbow strike.
Karalis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karalis misses with a knee to the head.
von Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karalis.
Karalis working aggressively here.
von Goldstein blocking some punches.
Karalis struggles to land a body shot inside as von Goldstein controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalis is trying to break the clinch but von Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
von Goldstein avoiding damage as Karalis throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from von Goldstein.
Karalis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karalis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but von Goldstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
von Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karalis can't find room to land a body shot as von Goldstein controls the action.
von Goldstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karalis has a couple of punches blocked by von Goldstein.
von Goldstein manages to break the clinch.
von Goldstein moves forwards but Karalis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
von Goldstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karalis.
von Goldstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karalis gets caught napping as von Goldstein dives in and scores a takedown. Karalis manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karalis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
von Goldstein trying to control but Karalis is working from the bottom.
von Goldstein throws an elbow that misses. Karalis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Goldstein's guard. Nice move by Karalis!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein wants to sweep here but Karalis controlling him for the moment.
von Goldstein throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Karalis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
von Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Goldstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karalis trying to control but von Goldstein is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Otto von Goldstein 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.
Karalis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karalis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karalis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and von Goldstein counters with an inside leg kick.
Karalis misses with a body kick.
Karalis walks into a jab.
Karalis throws out a loose jab but von Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karalis misses with a kick to the body.
von Goldstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
von Goldstein digs a good hook to Karalis's body.
Karalis misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by von Goldstein!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Karalis misses.
Karalis moves to clinch but von Goldstein breaks away
and von Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
von Goldstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karalis just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
von Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karalis throws out the jab.
Karalis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but von Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Karalis.
von Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Karalis misses with a body punch.
von Goldstein misses with a knee to the head.
von Goldstein misses with some punches.
von Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karalis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but von Goldstein blocks it with crossed arms.
von Goldstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karalis throws a good cross that connects.
von Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karalis.
Karalis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
von Goldstein misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Karalis.
von Goldstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
von Goldstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karalis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! von Goldstein scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karalis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with von Goldstein, pushing him back against the cage.
von Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Karalis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of von Goldstein backwards.
Karalis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karalis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
von Goldstein takes one to the chin there.
Karalis swings for the body but von Goldstein moves out of range.
von Goldstein throws a right hand that Karalis ducks under and follows up with a left that Karalis also avoids with ease.
von Goldstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karalis misses with a left hand
and von Goldstein counters with a series of strikes. Karalis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice jab there from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein lands a head kick. Karalis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
von Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karalis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
von Goldstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otto von Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Karalis scores with a head kick.
von Goldstein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karalis dips to his left and cracks von Goldstein with an uppercut!
Karalis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but von Goldstein moves away.
von Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karalis.
Karalis throws the left hand but von Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by von Goldstein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karalis misses with a hook.
Karalis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karalis is breathing heavily.
von Goldstein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein gets a clinch.
Karalis can't find room to land a body shot as von Goldstein controls the action.
Karalis missing with knees to the body.
von Goldstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
von Goldstein misses with a low kick as Karalis jumps back.
A big left from Karalis misses.
Karalis thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as von Goldstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karalis doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from von Goldstein tenderised Karalis's leg. Karalis is trying to keep his angry face on.
von Goldstein avoids the head kick by Karalis.
Alysian Karalis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Karalis is predictable there
enabling von Goldstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Karalis stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karalis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karalis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karalis misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto von Goldstein dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
von Goldstein throws out a powerful jab.
Karalis swings for the body but von Goldstein moves out of range.
Karalis looks to land a left hand but von Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
von Goldstein with a hook.
von Goldstein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karalis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for von Goldstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts von Goldstein, as that shot connected.
von Goldstein looks to land a right hand but Karalis moved out of range.
Karalis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
von Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Karalis is just out of range.
Karalis keeps von Goldstein at a distance using the push kick.
von Goldstein's corner calls for a 1-2. von Goldstein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Karalis.
A cross from Karalis lands.
von Goldstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from von Goldstein misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein has closed the distance and engaged Karalis in a clinch.
von Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karalis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karalis misses with a hook to the ribs.
von Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
von Goldstein pushes Karalis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
von Goldstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
von Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karalis.
von Goldstein slips a jab and a cross from Karalis.
von Goldstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
von Goldstein connects with an inside leg kick.
von Goldstein drives through with a takedown into guard.
von Goldstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alysian Karalis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Otto von Goldstein just wasn't active enough.
A slow jab from Karalis misses its intended target.
Karalis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract von Goldstein.
Nice defenses there by Karalis.
von Goldstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Karalis sprawls well. He's pushed von Goldstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
von Goldstein throws a quick inside leg kick.
von Goldstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karalis in his tracks.
von Goldstein takes the fight into the clinch.
von Goldstein looking to slow down the pace here.
Karalis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein successfully pulls guard.
von Goldstein is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Otto von Goldstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karalis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karalis has an Americana. von Goldstein didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Karalis is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Karalis hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alysian Karalis!
As Alysian Karalis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Dude, bro, man, come on, you know? I mean come on, you know? Yeah! What!? Yeah!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Blitzkof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tariq Ziyad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzkof's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In The End. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
193 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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191 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Blitzkof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tariq Ziyad!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziyad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ziyad postures up and lands a big shot to Blitzkof's brow.
Ziyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyad drops back looking for a leg! Blitzkof is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blitzkof manages to kick Ziyad off! Ziyad jumps back into Blitzkof's guard.
Blitzkof looking to control.
Ziyad postures up and lands a big shot to Blitzkof's brow.
Ziyad wants to pass the guard but Blitzkof is keeping the position.
Blitzkof keeping moving, preventing Ziyad from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkof can't keep his opponent in guard - Ziyad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ziyad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziyad is trying to control. Blitzkof wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziyad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blitzkof doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziyad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziyad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blitzkof actively working from the bottom here.
Ziyad is trying to control. Blitzkof wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziyad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad tries to pass to full mount but Blitzkof defends it.
Blitzkof has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziyad is working away from the top position though.
Ziyad seems to be working for a kimura but Blitzkof defends the submission attempt.
Ziyad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ziyad lands strikes from half guard.
Blitzkof missing with punches from the bottom.
Blitzkof trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad blocks the strikes from Blitzkof.
Ziyad is working for a submission of some sort.
Blitzkof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziyad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitzkof keeps working.
Blitzkof is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ziyad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Ziyad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blitzkof wants to control but Ziyad is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad is looking to take a break and control but Blitzkof is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blitzkof trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Blitzkof tries to reverse the position but Ziyad maintains control.
Ziyad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ziyad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blitzkof is looking to escape.
Ziyad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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.
Ziyad has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blitzkof's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tariq Ziyad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ziyad shoots for a double leg takedown but Blitzkof sprawls well. He's pushed Ziyad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ziyad scores with a leg kick.
Ziyad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ziyad counters with a nice leg kick.
Blitzkof misses the jab.
Ziyad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ziyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blitzkof is trying to control the position but Ziyad postures up.
Ziyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ziyad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blitzkof works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyad throwing strikes from guard but Blitzkof blocks nicely.
Blitzkof is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blitzkof keeping moving, preventing Ziyad from controlling successfully.
Ziyad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ziyad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ziyad is in close to Blitzkof's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ziyad slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blitzkof manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blitzkof has his foot on Ziyad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziyad works his way back into a safe position though.
Tariq Ziyad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blitzkof escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziyad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ziyad trying to control but Blitzkof is working from the bottom.
Ziyad distracts Blitzkof with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ziyad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ziyad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ziyad postures up in Blitzkof's guard and throws a big left but Blitzkof blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziyad with a nice head shot there.
Ziyad trying to control but Blitzkof is working from the bottom.
Ziyad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof has his foot on Ziyad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziyad works his way back into a safe position though.
Ziyad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ziyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blitzkof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ziyad wants to control from the top but Blitzkof keeps moving.
Ziyad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blitzkof's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ziyad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ziyad controlling the position from side mount.
Ziyad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blitzkof knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ziyad wants to control but Blitzkof is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziyad swings around for an armbar but Blitzkof sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ziyad's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tariq Ziyad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Ziyad thows a leg kick but Blitzkof checks it
letting Blitzkof counter with a right hand.
Victor Blitzkof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Ziyad.
Ziyad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blitzkof tries to clinch up but Ziyad circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziyad throws a low kick, looking for Blitzkof's leg but Blitzkof calmly moves out of range.
Blitzkof checks a low kick from Ziyad.
Ziyad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blitzkof tries to clinch
and Ziyad counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blitzkof is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blitzkof misses with a wild body shot.
Ziyad throws a low kick, looking for Blitzkof's leg but Blitzkof calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Ziyad is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blitzkof looks to land a right hand but Ziyad moved out of range.
Blitzkof gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blitzkof lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blitzkof throws a punch but it's blocked by Ziyad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyad blocking some punches.
Ziyad is trying to pull guard but Blitzkof has him pressed against the cage.
Blitzkof slows down the pace here.
Ziyad blocking some punches.
Ziyad fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blitzkof.
A nice left hand lands by Blitzkof.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blitzkof wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blitzkof - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ziyad.
Ziyad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Victor Blitzkof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Ziyad.
Ziyad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blitzkof just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blitzkof content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blitzkof throws a punch but it's blocked by Ziyad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof has a couple of punches blocked by Ziyad.
Blitzkof stalling in the clinch but Ziyad improves position.
Ziyad jumps into guard, dragging Blitzkof to the mat.
Blitzkof wanted to stand there but Ziyad had control of the position.
Ziyad looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyad, not yet.
Ziyad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ziyad goes for an armbar but Blitzkof turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blitzkof.
Blitzkof stands and throws Ziyad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Blitzkof crashes against the mat.
Ziyad is trying to control Blitzkof's posture but Blitzkof avoids it.
Blitzkof working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tariq Ziyad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziyad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blitzkof misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ziyad trying to control the pace.
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 Victor Blitzkof.
I think Ziyad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tariq Ziyad!
Tariq Ziyad really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Rōnin logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charm Demarsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
218 lbs
25 - 8 - 0 |
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210 lbs
24 - 21 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charm Demarsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demarsh.
MacReady throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demarsh counters with a nice body shot.
MacReady thuds a left hand into Demarsh's body.
Demarsh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacReady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacReady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacReady misses with a wild body shot.
MacReady fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Demarsh.
Demarsh tries to clinch there but MacReady circles away.
MacReady circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacReady misses with an uppercut. Demarsh saw that one coming.
Demarsh moves in looking to clinch but MacReady pushes him off.
MacReady looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Demarsh wants to clinch but MacReady slips to the side
and MacReady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demarsh dodges the punch combination from MacReady.
Demarsh punishes MacReady's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demarsh pushes MacReady up against the cage in a clinch.
MacReady wants to stall.
Demarsh missing with knees to the body.
MacReady prevents a body shot from Demarsh.
MacReady struggles to land a body shot inside as Demarsh controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Demarsh.
MacReady takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demarsh tries a body shot but MacReady blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Demarsh.
Nice body punch from Demarsh - that landed with a thud.
Demarsh throws a head punch that misses.
Demarsh misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacReady misses with a punch on the inside.
MacReady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacReady tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demarsh avoids it.
Demarsh misses with a punch to the body.
MacReady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacReady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demarsh.
A head punch on the inside from MacReady fails to land.
Demarsh pushes off an throws an elbow but MacReady leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from MacReady.
Demarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacReady prevents a body shot from Demarsh.
MacReady blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demarsh throws a head punch that misses.
MacReady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacReady is trying to force a seperation but Demarsh has the dominant position.
Demarsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demarsh lands with a short shot to the head.
MacReady effectively controlling the action here.
Demarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as MacReady controls his hands.
Demarsh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Demarsh misses with an elbow over the top.
Demarsh lands with a right to the head.
Demarsh tries to work over MacReady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demarsh throws a punch but it's blocked by MacReady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demarsh's elbow.
MacReady is trying to force a seperation but Demarsh has the dominant position.
MacReady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demarsh tries a body shot but MacReady blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from MacReady fails to land.
MacReady stalling.
Demarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as MacReady controls his hands.
Demarsh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacReady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demarsh works on MacReady's body with a couple of short punches.
Demarsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacReady.
MacReady stalling in the clinch but Demarsh improves position.
A bit of stalling here from MacReady.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charm Demarsh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick from Demarsh lands but MacReady takes it in his stride.
It looks like R J MacReady has been cut.
Nice shot by MacReady.
It looks like Charm Demarsh has been cut.
Demarsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Demarsh tries to throw a body punch but MacReady avoids it by throwing Demarsh back against the cage.
MacReady lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacReady misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacReady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demarsh's elbow.
MacReady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demarsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacReady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacReady ducks under a wild hook from Demarsh.
MacReady misses with a hook. Demarsh ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Demarsh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. MacReady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demarsh ducks under a wild hook from MacReady.
MacReady cracks Demarsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacReady swings for the body but Demarsh moves out of range.
Demarsh misses with a series of wild punches.
MacReady misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demarsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacReady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demarsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demarsh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacReady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demarsh wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh tries to clinch but MacReady moves out of range.
MacReady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demarsh manages to avoid it.
MacReady connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacReady on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demarsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacReady.
MacReady throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demarsh wants to clinch.
A lazy left from MacReady finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacReady, as that shot connected.
MacReady throws a right and a left that Demarsh avoids nicely.
A left and a right from MacReady both land. Nice combination.
R J MacReady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh lands a front kick.
A jab from Demarsh misses.
MacReady keeps the fight on the outside.
Demarsh lands a jab to the nose.
Demarsh lands a high kick!
Demarsh misses with a body shot
and MacReady counters with a solid body kick.
MacReady thows a body shot but no joy.
R J MacReady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacReady cracks Demarsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Demarsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Demarsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demarsh misses with a wild combination.
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!
Demarsh moves away from the strike by MacReady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh tries to clinch up but MacReady circles away and keeps his distance.
Demarsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacReady to score with a decent uppercut.
MacReady keeps the fight on the outside.
Demarsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacReady momentarily.
MacReady drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demarsh throws a head kick but MacReady moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - MacReady scores with a four punch combination!
Demarsh is rocked!
Charm Demarsh's cut is getting worse.
MacReady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Demarsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demarsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demarsh tries to clinch up but MacReady circles away and keeps his distance.
Demarsh seems to have got his legs back now.
MacReady swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demarsh throws a head kick but MacReady moves out of range.
MacReady avoids the head kick by Demarsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but R J MacReady will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
Demarsh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Demarsh doesn't manage to clinch there - MacReady circles away.
MacReady on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Demarsh misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Demarsh there.
Demarsh swings for the body but MacReady moves out of range.
MacReady lands a nice shot to the body.
Demarsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacReady throws a sloppy head kick and Demarsh moves out of range easily.
Demarsh moves out of range of the body kick from MacReady.
Demarsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacReady.
A telegraphed right hand from MacReady misses the target.
A big left from MacReady misses.
Demarsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh misses with a hook.
Demarsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacReady.
MacReady throws a body punch but Demarsh moves out of range.
Good exchange - MacReady coming out on top.
Sloppy strikes from MacReady. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Demarsh.
MacReady is looking to slow Demarsh down with leg kicks.
Demarsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demarsh throws the left hand but MacReady avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from MacReady.
MacReady drops his hands momentarily and Demarsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demarsh misses with a head kick.
Demarsh misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demarsh.
Demarsh tries to clinch there but MacReady circles away.
Jab, jab by Demarsh - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacReady avoids the head kick by Demarsh.
MacReady lands a nice hook to Demarsh's body. Demarsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacReady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demarsh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demarsh wants to clinch.
Demarsh looks to land a left hand but MacReady moved out of range nicely.
MacReady throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacReady. Demarsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demarsh is looking to clinch but MacReady is avoiding it.
MacReady scores with a decent looking hook.
MacReady connects with a crisp jab.
MacReady looks to score with a jab to the body but Demarsh is just out of range.
MacReady slips a straight right by Demarsh.
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demarsh.
Demarsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacReady shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demarsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacReady.
Demarsh tries to clinch up.
MacReady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demarsh moves away.
Demarsh lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady stuns Demarsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacReady goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Charm Demarsh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MacReady with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacReady lands a left and a right that send Demarsh crashing to the mat, dazed. MacReady thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Demarsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demarsh lands the left hand.
MacReady takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Demarsh is looking to clinch.
Demarsh tries to clinch up
and MacReady counters with a crisp right that sends Demarsh to the canvas! MacReady follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). R J MacReady!
Jumping up and down and very excited, R J MacReady waved his t-shirt featuring 5th Round Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Banuelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov has chosen The Trooper by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Vincent Volkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Victor Banuelos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Banuelos.
Banuelos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Banuelos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Banuelos wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Banuelos scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov jabs Banuelos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banuelos.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Banuelos saw it coming and moves away.
Banuelos wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banuelos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banuelos is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
Banuelos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Banuelos thows a body shot but no joy.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Banuelos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banuelos defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Volkov.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Banuelos's leg. Banuelos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banuelos connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Banuelos looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Banuelos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banuelos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
Banuelos wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Banuelos is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banuelos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banuelos throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Victor Banuelos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Banuelos's belly button to the back.
Volkov connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banuelos. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Banuelos ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Banuelos seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Banuelos.
The fighters circling - Banuelos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Banuelos's ribs.
Banuelos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banuelos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Volkov lands.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Banuelos is just out of range.
Banuelos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banuelos throws a head kick that misses.
Banuelos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkov throws a hook but Banuelos blocks it.
Banuelos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Banuelos.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Banuelos is out of range.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Banuelos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banuelos is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banuelos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banuelos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banuelos checks a leg kick.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banuelos.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Banuelos off balance momentarily.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Banuelos saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banuelos doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkov cracks Banuelos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banuelos lands with a kick to the temple. Volkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Banuelos should have avoided that one.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Banuelos is looking to wear down Volkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov motions for Banuelos to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banuelos slips under a jab from Volkov.
Banuelos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Volkov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banuelos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Banuelos.
Volkov feints and as Banuelos raises his hands in defense, Volkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volkov postures up.
Volkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Banuelos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banuelos is trying to hold Volkov in close to prevent damage but Volkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Banuelos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
Volkov not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkov trying to control but Banuelos is working from the bottom.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov trying to control but Banuelos is working from the bottom.
Volkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banuelos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vincent Volkov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banuelos.
Banuelos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banuelos scores with a kick to the body.
Banuelos drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banuelos scoring well with a low kick there.
Banuelos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banuelos.
Banuelos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banuelos connects with a looping right hand.
Volkov throws a low kick but Banuelos avoids it.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkov.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Banuelos moves out of range easily.
Banuelos throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Banuelos only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banuelos defends it nicely.
Banuelos throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Banuelos counters with a leg kick.
Banuelos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Volkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banuelos checks it well.
Vincent Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Banuelos's knee but Banuelos avoids it well.
Banuelos scores with a kick to the body.
Banuelos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banuelos wants to stall.
Banuelos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Banuelos tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banuelos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Volkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banuelos prevents the takedown attempt.
Banuelos scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov is trying to push Banuelos away but Banuelos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Banuelos.
Banuelos tries a knee to the head but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banuelos lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Banuelos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Banuelos throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Banuelos misses with a body kick.
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 Victor Banuelos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Banuelos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Banuelos takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Banuelos blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Banuelos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banuelos is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Banuelos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banuelos is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Volkov connects with the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 Banuelos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banuelos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Banuelos as he checks the leg kick.
Banuelos blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Banuelos blocks the leg kick.
Banuelos stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banuelos blocks a leg kick.
Banuelos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Banuelos moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Banuelos.
Banuelos works the jab nicely.
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banuelos rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Banuelos throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Banuelos struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banuelos misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Banuelos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Banuelos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov tries to circle away but Banuelos has him pinned against the cage.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Banuelos.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banuelos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Banuelos.
Volkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banuelos has him pressed against the cage.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov swings for the body but Banuelos moves out of range.
Volkov checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov tries a low kick but Banuelos avoids it.
Banuelos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banuelos with a nice cross.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Banuelos's leg but Banuelos calmly moves out of range.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Banuelos checks it.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Banuelos - just one landing.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Banuelos scores with a spinning back kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banuelos enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banuelos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banuelos pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banuelos keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Banuelos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Victor Banuelos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Banuelos counters with a head kick. That will keep Volkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov blocks a jab.
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 Victor Banuelos.
I think Banuelos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Banuelos!
After the fight, Victor Banuelos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krayzor Windfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Barrackas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Windfather comes into the arena with All The Above blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krayzor Windfather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Barrackas!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrackas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrackas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Windfather shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barrackas wants to get back to full guard.
Windfather looking for a submission but Barrackas manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Barrackas is controlling Windfather's posture.
Windfather working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Windfather missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barrackas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrackas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Windfather in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrackas pushes Windfather off and gets back to his feet.
Windfather loads up on a big right hand but Barrackas slips the punch.
Windfather shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Windfather showed some decent athleticism there.
Barrackas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Windfather.
Barrackas is trying to stand.
Barrackas has hold of Windfather's hands but Windfather slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Windfather stops Barrackas from getting back to his feet.
Windfather looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barrackas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Windfather misses with a head shot. Barrackas uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather throwing strikes from guard but Barrackas blocks nicely.
Barrackas is controlling Windfather's posture.
Barrackas looking to control.
Windfather keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barrackas's head.
Windfather in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Windfather passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Windfather scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Windfather working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrackas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windfather scores with a couple of short elbows.
Windfather tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Windfather has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Windfather misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barrackas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Windfather.
Windfather throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Barrackas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Windfather scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barrackas taking some punishment here, with Windfather in his half guard.
Barrackas is trying to stand back up but Windfather is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrackas controlling the position well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Windfather missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Windfather lands with a punch from half guard.
Windfather working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Windfather seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Barrackas has recovered full guard.
Windfather stands up over Barrackas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Windfather loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Windfather throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrackas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Windfather throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krayzor Windfather dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barrackas throws a sloppy head kick and Windfather moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Windfather misses its intended target.
A jab from Windfather finds it's way through Barrackas's defenses.
Windfather stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrackas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Windfather.
Barrackas tries a head kick but it misses.
Windfather takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Windfather connects with a crisp jab.
Barrackas is rocked!
Windfather Throws a clean left jab. Windfather Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Barrackas's chin! Barrackas crumbles to the ground and Windfather follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Windfather!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Krayzor Windfather!
After winning the bout, Krayzor Windfather thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sampsa Siloposki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Hall!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siloposki misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a body kick that stops Siloposki in his tracks momentarily.
Siloposki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siloposki's sensitive parts.
Siloposki misses with a looping right.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Siloposki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Siloposki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Sampsa Siloposki has been cut.
Siloposki ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Oooooh!!! Hall has knocked Siloposki down with a huge combo! Hall steps away and waves a wobbly Siloposki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Siloposki is rocked!
Hall throws a leg kick but Siloposki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siloposki throws a head kick that Hall semi-blocks.
Siloposki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Siloposki missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siloposki throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siloposki darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Siloposki.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Siloposki's head.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Siloposki, against the cage.
Siloposki has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Siloposki has double underhooks.
Siloposki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Siloposki avoids the elbow strike from Hall, against the cage.
Hall is trying to force a seperation but Siloposki has the dominant position.
Hall takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Hank Hall has been cut.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siloposki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Sampsa Siloposki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a right and a left that Siloposki avoids nicely.
Hall staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Siloposki misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siloposki misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Siloposki scores with a decent looking hook.
Siloposki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siloposki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Siloposki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Siloposki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siloposki.
Siloposki throws a one two combo.
Siloposki looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall with a jab.
Sampsa Siloposki's cut is getting worse.
Siloposki tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siloposki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Siloposki connects with a nice looking jab.
Siloposki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Siloposki with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Siloposki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall slips a straight right by Siloposki.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siloposki moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Siloposki throws an elbow but it misses.
Siloposki scores with a shoulder strike.
Siloposki misses with an elbow over the top.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siloposki blocks an uppercut.
Siloposki cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
Siloposki lands an elbow that stopped Hall in his tracks for a moment.
Siloposki tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Siloposki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siloposki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Hank Hall's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siloposki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Siloposki is controlling the position.
Siloposki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siloposki leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Hall will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Siloposki misses the jab.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Siloposki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Siloposki closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Siloposki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siloposki.
Siloposki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Siloposki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Siloposki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Siloposki controls his hands.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siloposki throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Siloposki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall counters with a head kick. That will keep Siloposki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siloposki moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Siloposki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hank Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Siloposki scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siloposki manages to avoid it.
Siloposki misses with a looping right.
Siloposki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Siloposki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Siloposki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall misses with a hook.
Siloposki cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Siloposki pushes Hall away with a front kick.
Hall stalks Siloposki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Siloposki's face. Siloposki staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Siloposki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hank Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Siloposki misses the target.
Siloposki doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Siloposki lands an overhand right.
Siloposki lands with a right hand.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hall avoids the head kick by Siloposki.
Siloposki throws a big shot that misses.
Siloposki takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siloposki.
Siloposki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siloposki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Siloposki gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siloposki stalling in the clinch.
Hall prevents a body shot from Siloposki.
Siloposki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Siloposki tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Siloposki tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Siloposki back against the cage.
Siloposki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampsa Siloposki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Siloposki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands with a left to the head.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Siloposki.
Hall gets underhooks to prevent Siloposki's takedown attempt.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sampsa Siloposki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siloposki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siloposki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siloposki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Siloposki's brow.
Siloposki lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siloposki working aggressively here.
Siloposki tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siloposki backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Siloposki has him pressed against the cage.
Siloposki is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Siloposki into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Siloposki blocking some punches.
Siloposki taking a breather.
Siloposki can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
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 Sampsa Siloposki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siloposki cracks Hall with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Siloposki misses its intended target.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Siloposki takes the fight into the clinch.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siloposki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Siloposki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siloposki can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Siloposki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siloposki effectively controlling the action here.
Siloposki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siloposki tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki stalls.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall gets through Siloposki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siloposki tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall is pressed up against the cage. Siloposki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hall down to the mat. Hall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Siloposki swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siloposki slips a jab from Hall.
Siloposki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Siloposki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Siloposki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siloposki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Siloposki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Hall lands a nice hook to Siloposki's body. Siloposki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall swings for the body but Siloposki moves out of range.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siloposki throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Siloposki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Siloposki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall throws a series of punches but Siloposki moves out of range.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Siloposki scores with the left hand. Hall knows he should have avoided that one.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Siloposki.
Hall moves out of range as Siloposki throws a body kick.
Siloposki darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Siloposki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siloposki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siloposki has Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sampsa Siloposki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Siloposki moves out of range easily.
Siloposki throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall moves out of range as Siloposki strikes.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall lands with a straight right. Siloposki didn't see that one coming.
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!
Siloposki looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming.
Siloposki defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall works over Siloposki's head and body with a nice combination.
Sampsa Siloposki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Siloposki wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Siloposki wants to clinch.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Siloposki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hall counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siloposki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siloposki throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hank Hall.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dulin has chosen Slipknot - Before I Forget as his entrance music. Maxence Laurentian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 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
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxence Laurentian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Dulin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurentian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dulin doesn't manage to clinch there - Laurentian circles away.
Dulin cracks Laurentian with an open hand slap.
It looks like Maxence Laurentian has been cut.
Laurentian throws a big shot that misses.
Laurentian scores with a jab. Dulin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laurentian moves out of range as Dulin strikes.
Laurentian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laurentian misses with an uppercut.
Dulin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laurentian.
The crowd cheers as Dulin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laurentian doesn't seem phased though.
Laurentian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dulin is out of range and Laurentian settles back down.
Nice sprawl there from Laurentian as Dulin shoots in.
Dulin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laurentian.
Nice defenses there by Laurentian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulin misses with a body shot.
Dulin lands a nice shot that snaps Laurentian's head back.
Maxence Laurentian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Laurentian misses.
Laurentian 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.
Dulin scores with a decent looking hook.
Laurentian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dulin closes the distance and pushes Laurentian back into the cage.
Laurentian prevents the takedown attempt.
Laurentian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maxence Laurentian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dulin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurentian.
Laurentian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Dulin coming out on top.
Dulin rushes Laurentian and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dulin wants to take the fight to the mat but Laurentian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laurentian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dulin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laurentian blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Laurentian misses its intended target.
Dulin looks to land a right hand but Laurentian moved out of range.
Dulin throws a one two combo.
Laurentian throws a big shot that misses.
Laurentian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laurentian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dulin.
Dulin throws a looping overhand right but Laurentian ducks down to avoid it.
Laurentian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dulin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Dulin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dulin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian cracks a nice hook into Dulin's ribs.
Laurentian lands a big right hand that sends Dulin crashing to the mat! Laurentian stays standing though and waves Dulin back to his feet!
Dulin is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Dulin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dulin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dulin is still on wobbly legs! Can Laurentian finish him?
Nice defenses there by Laurentian.
Dulin walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Laurentian swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxence Laurentian!
Maxence Laurentian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Barone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Barone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trudeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barone.
Trudeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Barone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trudeau slaps away a takedown attempt from Barone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trudeau looks to land a combination. Barone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Bruno Barone has been cut.
A low kick from Barone is predictable there
and Barone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barone needs to keep his hands up - Trudeau had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barone shoots for a takedown but Trudeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trudeau clinches with his opponent.
Trudeau lands a left hand.
Barone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau has a couple of punches blocked by Barone.
Trudeau is looking to control Barone's arms but Barone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trudeau has his back to the cage.
Barone tries to land knees in the clinch but Trudeau avoids the damage to the body.
Trudeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trudeau pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trudeau can't find room to land a body shot as Barone controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barone struggles to land a body shot inside as Trudeau controls his hands.
Trudeau cracks Barone with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trudeau.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barone obliges.
Barone misses with a body punch.
Trudeau working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barone.
Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trudeau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trudeau misses with the head strike.
Trudeau avoids the elbow strike from Barone, against the cage.
Trudeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trudeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau tries to work over Barone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Barone.
It looks like Pierre Trudeau has been cut.
Trudeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trudeau tries to work over Barone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trudeau throws a head punch that misses.
Barone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands a shoulder strike.
Trudeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trudeau scores with a shot to the side of Barone's head.
Barone misses with a punch on the inside.
Barone tries to land knees in the clinch but Trudeau avoids the damage to the body.
Barone tries to land knees in the clinch but Trudeau avoids the damage to the body.
Trudeau tries to throw a body punch but Barone avoids it by throwing Trudeau back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Trudeau.
Barone tries a body shot but Trudeau blocks it.
A short left from Trudeau.
Nice body punch from Trudeau - that landed with a thud.
Trudeau can't find room to land a body shot as Barone controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Trudeau.
Trudeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trudeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Barone misses with the head strike.
Trudeau lands with a right to the head.
Barone lands an elbow inside.
Trudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barone's elbow.
Barone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trudeau.
Barone blocking some punches.
Barone is trying to force a seperation but Trudeau has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trudeau.
Barone blocks an uppercut.
Barone prevents a body shot from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barone.
Trudeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barone's elbow.
Barone wants to get back to striking at distance but Trudeau won't allow it.
Barone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trudeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Barone controls his hands.
Trudeau managing to block the knees to the body from Barone.
Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trudeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trudeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trudeau trying to control the position but instead, Barone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trudeau into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Trudeau dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Barone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barone throws a leg kick but Trudeau checks it.
Good shot there by Trudeau.
Barone lands with a slapping head kick.
Trudeau punishes Barone's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barone.
Barone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trudeau swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trudeau misses with a body shot.
Trudeau throws a jab when Barone was well out of range.
Pierre Trudeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on Barone's shoulder, as Barone tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Barone misses the target.
Barone swats away the attempt to clinch by Trudeau.
Barone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on Barone's shoulder, as Barone tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trudeau moves away from the strike by Barone.
Barone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trudeau's waist but Trudeau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barone off to one side.
Barone tries to land a front kick but Trudeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trudeau throws out the jab.
Barone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trudeau throws a shot from downtown. Barone moves away and avoids it.
Trudeau avoids the body shot from Barone.
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Barone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trudeau on the side of the head.
Barone ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
Trudeau darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Barone.
A jab from Trudeau does it's job there.
Pierre Trudeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barone looks to land a body kick but Trudeau moved away.
Trudeau checks a leg kick.
Barone thuds his right hand into Trudeau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trudeau throws out a powerful jab.
Barone takes one to the chin there.
Barone takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses.
Trudeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trudeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Barone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trudeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trudeau stalling.
Barone is leaning against Trudeau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trudeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau has a couple of punches blocked by Barone.
Trudeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barone blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trudeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barone tries to throw a body punch but Trudeau avoids it by throwing Barone back against the cage.
Trudeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trudeau tries to throw a body punch but Barone avoids it by throwing Trudeau back against the cage.
Barone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trudeau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barone.
Barone missing with knees to the body.
Trudeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Trudeau fails to land.
Barone has a couple of punches blocked by Trudeau.
Trudeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trudeau trying to control the position but instead, Barone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trudeau into the cage.
Pierre Trudeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trudeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trudeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trudeau is struggling to control the position.
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!
Trudeau managing to block the knees to the body from Barone.
Trudeau keeps control of Barone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Trudeau as the two fighters clinch.
Trudeau misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trudeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trudeau avoids it.
Barone blocking some punches.
Barone blocks an uppercut.
Trudeau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barone's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Trudeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Trudeau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barone doesn't manage to clinch there - Trudeau circles away.
Barone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trudeau checks a leg kick nicely.
Barone motions for Trudeau to come forward. Barone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barone throws a head kick that misses.
Trudeau tries to clinch but Barone is having none of it.
Barone shoots in for a takedown but Trudeau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barone gets a clinch.
Trudeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trudeau after a bit of a struggle.
Trudeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Barone backwards.
Barone blocks a body shot from Trudeau.
Barone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trudeau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau is working Barone over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Trudeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barone.
Barone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trudeau lands a nice uppercut.
Trudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barone's elbow.
Trudeau throws a head punch that misses.
Barone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barone is trying to break the clinch but Trudeau is controlling him.
Barone wants to take the fight to the mat but Trudeau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Barone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trudeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Trudeau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barone is looking for a takedown.
Trudeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trudeau misses with a punch to the body.
Bruno Barone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau is working Barone over against the cage.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trudeau lands a shoulder strike.
Trudeau lands a nice uppercut.
Trudeau stalling the fight.
Barone tries to throw a body punch but Trudeau avoids it by throwing Barone back against the cage.
Trudeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trudeau gets through Barone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau lands a shoulder strike.
Barone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pierre Trudeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trudeau throws a head punch that misses.
Trudeau tries to work over Barone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands with a right to the head.
Barone pushes off an throws an elbow but Trudeau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trudeau misses with a body punch.
Barone trying to land knees to the body.
Trudeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barone prevents a body shot from Trudeau.
Trudeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trudeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trudeau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone tries a body shot but Trudeau blocks it.
Barone struggles to land a body shot inside as Trudeau controls his hands.
Barone tries to throw a body punch but Trudeau avoids it by throwing Barone back against the cage.
Trudeau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barone's efforts to push away.
Barone throws a punch but it's blocked by Trudeau.
Trudeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barone has a couple of punches blocked by Trudeau.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trudeau.
Barone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trudeau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barone scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Trudeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trudeau 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Trudeau!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Supernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supernova comes to the cage accompanied by Karma Police. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sunny Supernova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Esposito!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Supernova at a distance.
Esposito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito takes the fight into the clinch.
Supernova lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Frank Esposito has been cut.
Esposito is working Supernova over against the cage.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito keeps control of Supernova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Supernova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Supernova lands a shot to the body.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supernova backwards.
It looks like Sunny Supernova has been cut.
Supernova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Supernova misses with a punch on the inside.
Supernova blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Esposito.
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!
Supernova lands with a right to the head.
Supernova tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Supernova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Supernova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Supernova just misses with a punch to the body.
Supernova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esposito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Supernova misses with a straight right.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
Esposito throws a hook but Supernova avoids it easily.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Supernova fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supernova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Supernova swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esposito throws a body punch but Supernova moves out of range.
Frank Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick.
Esposito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Supernova takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Supernova slips the punch.
Supernova throws a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Esposito punishes Supernova's body with a nice straight punch.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Esposito looks to throw the jab but Supernova is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Supernova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Supernova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esposito at a distance.
Esposito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Supernova circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Esposito misses
and Supernova counters with a one-two to the body.
Esposito blocks a leg kick.
Esposito throws out a powerful jab.
Esposito tries to clinch up
and Supernova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Supernova scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Supernova's head but Supernova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Supernova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito stuns Supernova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Supernova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Supernova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Esposito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Esposito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Supernova walks into a straight right hand from Esposito.
Esposito tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Supernova counters with an inside leg kick.
Esposito misses with a hook. Supernova ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Esposito will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Esposito misses with an uppercut. Supernova saw that one coming.
Supernova looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Supernova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Supernova wants to clinch.
Supernova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Esposito is able to avoid easily.
Supernova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esposito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Supernova as he checks the leg kick.
Supernova staying out of range there.
Esposito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Supernova throws a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova tries to land a leg kick but Esposito saw it coming and moves away.
Supernova wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Supernova misses with a low kick as Esposito jumps back.
Supernova drives through and clinches with Esposito against the cage.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Supernova's head.
Supernova tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Supernova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supernova can't break the clinch.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Supernova controls his hands.
Esposito unloads a knee to the mid-section. Supernova lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Supernova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Supernova lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supernova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Supernova lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Esposito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Supernova throws a looping overhand right but Esposito ducks down to avoid it.
Supernova cracks Esposito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Supernova misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
Esposito moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Esposito lands an elbow inside that Supernova shrugs off.
Supernova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito scores a nice knee to the body.
Supernova avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supernova backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supernova.
Esposito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Supernova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito tries a body shot but Supernova blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito gets through Supernova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Supernova.
Esposito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esposito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Supernova's face.
Sunny Supernova's cut is getting worse.
Esposito blocks the elbow strike.
Supernova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito throws an elbow that misses.
Supernova is leaning against Esposito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Supernova blocks it with crossed arms.
Supernova lands a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Esposito in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supernova avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Supernova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Supernova taking a breather.
Supernova misses with some punches.
Supernova throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Supernova lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Supernova is trying to stall.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supernova stalling in the clinch but Esposito improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supernova.
Supernova tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Sunny Supernova will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Supernova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Supernova takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sunny Supernova is winning the standup battle so far.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito blocks a jab.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Supernova tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Supernova tries to break free but Esposito pushes him back against the cage.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Supernova.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Supernova avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esposito works over Supernova's head and body with a nice combination.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
Esposito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Supernova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Supernova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito checks a leg kick.
Esposito throws a low kick, looking for Supernova's leg but Supernova calmly moves out of range.
Supernova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Esposito finds it's way round the side to connect with Supernova's head.
Supernova throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Esposito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Esposito misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Supernova tries to clinch up
and Esposito counters with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supernova manages to avoid it.
Supernova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Esposito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Supernova doesn't seem bothered though.
Supernova needs to keep his hands up - Esposito had a free shot at his head there.
Esposito blocks a leg kick.
Supernova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Supernova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Supernova lands an uppercut.
Supernova lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Esposito.
A bit of stalling here from Supernova.
Supernova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supernova backwards.
Frank Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esposito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supernova has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esposito throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Supernova blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Supernova stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito gets through Supernova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Supernova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supernova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esposito throws a hook but Supernova avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sunny Supernova's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Supernova throws a lazy uppercut
and Esposito counters with a nice leg kick.
Supernova swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Esposito really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Supernova's body. Supernova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Esposito works over Supernova's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Supernova.
Supernova delivers a nice body kick.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Supernova ducks down to avoid it.
Supernova tries to move into range but Esposito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Supernova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Supernova ducks under a wild hook from Esposito.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Supernova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supernova circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Esposito.
Supernova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Esposito wants to land a leg kick but Supernova is out of range.
Supernova misses with a low kick.
Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Supernova is out of range.
Supernova avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Esposito!
Esposito cracks Supernova with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Supernova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Esposito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Supernova.
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!
Esposito tries to clinch up.
A big right from Esposito misses.
Supernova on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A clash of legs there as Esposito blocks the low kick.
Supernova thumps Esposito with a low kick.
Supernova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Supernova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Esposito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a solid leg kick but Supernova takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esposito.
A left lands for Supernova.
Supernova throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Supernova moves out of range.
Supernova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supernova connects with a jab.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Supernova tries to work over Esposito's front leg with a kick but Esposito checks it.
Supernova swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
Supernova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Esposito misses.
Supernova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Esposito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Supernova tries a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esposito tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Supernova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supernova misses with a head kick.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Supernova's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Frank Esposito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Supernova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Supernova doesn't seem bothered though.
Supernova tries to clinch up.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito connects with the punch.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Supernova lands with a kick to the temple. Esposito shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Esposito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Supernova fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Esposito is out of range.
Supernova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Supernova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a straight left.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Supernova's calf.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supernova manages to avoid it.
Esposito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Supernova. Supernova obviously looking to wear him down.
Esposito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Esposito throws a big shot that misses.
Supernova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Esposito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supernova tries a head kick but it misses.
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Supernova struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito lands an elbow inside.
Supernova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Esposito is keeping busy.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Supernova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supernova leaning his opponent against the cage.
Supernova tries to circle away but Esposito has him pinned against the cage.
Supernova misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supernova is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frank Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Supernova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Supernova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Supernova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esposito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Supernova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supernova stalling.
Supernova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Sunny Supernova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supernova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supernova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Supernova working hard to break the clinch.
Supernova slows down the pace here.
Supernova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supernova wants to get back to striking at distance but Esposito won't allow it.
Supernova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esposito is defending well for now.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Supernova missing with knees to the body.
Supernova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supernova swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Esposito.
Well Esposito has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Esposito!
Frank Esposito is the new welterweight champion!
Frank Esposito decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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