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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horse Spudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lord Viceroy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Horse Spudd's chin.
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255 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
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285 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Horse Spudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy keeps the fight on the outside.
Spudd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viceroy.
Viceroy gets tackled into the cage by Spudd. Spudd maintains the clinch.
Spudd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Viceroy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spudd avoids the body shot from Viceroy.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viceroy throws a right hand that Spudd ducks under and follows up with a left that Spudd also avoids with ease.
Viceroy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spudd.
Spudd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Viceroy throws a series of punches but Spudd moves out of range.
Spudd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spudd gets a double leg takedown into Viceroy's guard.
Viceroy keeping moving, preventing Spudd from controlling successfully.
Spudd throws a strike but Viceroy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spudd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viceroy gets to his feet - Spudd follows without any prompting.
Viceroy misses with an uppercut.
Viceroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spudd counters with a one-two to the body.
Spudd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viceroy throws a hook but Spudd blocks it.
Viceroy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spudd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Viceroy misses with a left hand
and Spudd counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Viceroy's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spuddis looking to pass into half guard but Viceroy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Viceroy is in guard.
Viceroy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Viceroy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viceroy wants to stand and escape but instead Spudd has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Spudd looking to pass the guard.
Spudd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spudd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spudd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viceroy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spudd has Viceroy in his guard.
Viceroy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Viceroy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spudd's guard.
Viceroy wants to stand and escape but instead Spudd has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spudd trying to control the position from guard on top but Viceroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viceroy has a closed guard, preventing Spudd from standing up.
Spudd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spudd throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spudd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Viceroy, up you get!
Spudd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viceroy lunges at Spudd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spudd's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horse Spudd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spudd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viceroy's guard.
Spudd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Viceroy's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spudd here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Spudd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viceroy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viceroy has escaped and now he's on top!
Viceroy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spudd is proving hard to escape from.
Viceroy wants to stand and escape but instead Spudd has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Spudd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viceroy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spudd has Viceroy in his guard.
Viceroy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy looks to land a left hand but Spudd moved out of range nicely.
Viceroy swings widly with a right hand
and Spudd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Viceroy won't allow Spudd to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viceroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Viceroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spudd trying to control from half guard but Viceroy is working away.
Spudd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viceroy defends it well.
Spudd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viceroy keeps working.
Spudd wants to stand up but Viceroy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spudd wants to pass the guard but Viceroy is defending well.
Spudd throwing shots but Viceroy is blocking nicely.
Spudd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viceroy's head.
Spudd decides to stand up.
Lord Viceroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viceroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Spudd is just out of range.
Spudd closes the distance and clinches.
Spudd prevents Viceroy from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spudd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Viceroy is looking to stand up but Spudd won't let him.
Viceroy gets to his feet. Spudd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jab from Viceroy.
Viceroy throws an off balance right hand
and Spudd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Viceroy's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spudd throws a big elbow that misses.
Spudd throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spudd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viceroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Viceroy can do anything to dispel that myth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horse Spudd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Viceroy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spudd.
Spudd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viceroy sprawls well. Viceroy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spudd gets slowly back to his feet.
Spudd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viceroy, pushing him back against the cage.
Spudd has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Viceroy is trying to keep an underhook but Spudd manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Spudd is looking for a kimura but Viceroy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spudd to get the leverage.
Spudd is looking for a kimura here.
Spudd looks to land a strike but Viceroy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spudd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spudd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viceroy is keeping the position for now.
Viceroy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spudd wants to pass the guard but Viceroy is keeping the position.
Spudd tries to stand but Viceroy is controlling from the bottom.
Spudd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Viceroy dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spudd is working an open guard so Viceroy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Viceroy catches Spudd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Viceroy looks to land a combination but Spudd avoids it well.
Viceroy throws a right hand that misses
and Spudd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spudd prevents Viceroy from getting back to his feet.
Spudd throws a big right hand that misses.
Spudd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Viceroy's guard.
Spudd looking to sit in guard and control but Viceroy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lord Viceroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viceroy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Viceroy throws a big elbow that misses.
Viceroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spudd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viceroy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Viceroy throws a strike but Spudd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spudd wants to pass the guard but Viceroy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spudd scoring with some ground and pound.
Viceroy keeping full guard, as Spudd tries to pass.
Spudd passes Viceroy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viceroy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horse Spudd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spudd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horse Spudd!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Horse Spudd made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Nutrition(Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Gerarld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash sings The Battle Hymn Of The Republic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Gerarld!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerarld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Gerarld moved out of range nicely.
Gerarld clinches.
Gerarld tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gerarld with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gerarld misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Gerarld pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gerarld missing with knees to the body.
Gerarld tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
Gerarld goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGuire prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire takes a swing at Gerarld's ribcage but misses.
Gerarld throws a nice head kick!
Gerarld tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerarld was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerarld slips under a jab from McGuire.
Gerarld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerarld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee Gerarld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerarld checks a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Gerarld misses with a body kick.
Gerarld misses with a two punch combination.
Gerarld closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Lee Gerarld has been cut.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerarld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerarld is just out of range.
Gerarld wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire scores with a jab. Gerarld acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Gerarld slips the punch.
Gerarld walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gerarld tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Gerarld dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Gerarld's head and hops out.
Gerarld tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Gerarld is looking to clinch.
Gerarld misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerarld is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Gerarld wants to clinch
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Gerarld throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGuire's head.
Gerarld shoots in but no luck this time.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Gerarld.
McGuire swings for the body but Gerarld moves out of range.
McGuire lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerarld moves away.
Gerarld closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Lee Gerarld's cut even more.
Gerarld ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Gerarld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerarld tries a head kick but it misses.
Gerarld closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
McGuire pushes Gerarld back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Gerarld's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gerarld slips under a jab from McGuire.
Gerarld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Gerarld avoids it easily.
McGuire lands a high kick!
Gerarld tries to clinch
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gerarld thinking.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Gerarld shakes it off.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Gerarld's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Gerarld closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
McGuire lands with a hook. Gerarld tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Gerarld misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gerarld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGuire tries to avoid it but Gerarld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGuire to the ground. McGuire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Gerarld tries to clinch up.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Gerarld tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Gerarld closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gerarld tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire manages to pull guard.
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerarld slips nicely into half guard.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld slows the pace down in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerarld trying to control from half guard but McGuire is working away.
Gerarld is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gerarld is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGuire has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGuire!
Gerarld trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire trying to control but Gerarld is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Gerarld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gerarld manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGuire has Gerarld in his guard.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is working for a submission of some sort.
Gerarld wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire looks to land a strike but Gerarld avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Gerarld's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gerarld gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gerarld slips a straight right by McGuire.
Lee Gerarld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerarld wants to clinch.
Gerarld looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Gerarld persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Gerarld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerarld is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire throws a jab when Gerarld was well out of range.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerarld wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerarld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Gerarld's legs.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerarld is just out of range.
Gerarld tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gerarld has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gerarld on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerarld moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gerarld looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gerarld throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gerarld off to one side.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Gerarld's head back.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Gerarld's belly button to the back.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerarld shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Gerarld.
Gerarld takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerarld moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gerarld tries a head kick but it misses.
Gerarld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuire avoids it really well and circles away.
Gerarld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire wants to slow Gerarld down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Gerarld's knee but Gerarld avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld tries to clinch up
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerarld takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The cut above Lee Gerarld's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Gerarld seems unphased.
Gerarld tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerarld takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerarld tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tests Gerarld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerarld looks to clinch
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerarld swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Gerarld moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerarld.
Gerarld is trying desperately to land a takedown but McGuire is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gerarld.
Gerarld throws a head kick that misses.
Gerarld with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a big head kick but Gerarld shrugs it off.
Gerarld tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerarld tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Some wild striking there from Gerarld.
Gerarld takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Gerarld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee Gerarld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerarld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinjo Sakamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haku Kokina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakamaki comes to the cage accompanied by Kung fu fighting(original) . Sinjo Sakamaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sinjo Sakamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haku Kokina!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamaki looks to land a combination but Kokina avoids it well.
Sakamaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakamaki scores with a one two! Kokina had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sakamaki misses with a double jab.
Kokina tries to clinch up but Sakamaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakamaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kokina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakamaki somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Kokina. No joy for Sakamaki on that attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki with a jab.
Kokina tries to clinch but Sakamaki is having none of it.
Sakamaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kokina tries to sprawl out of it but Sakamaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kokina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinjo Sakamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokina throws a low kick but Sakamaki moves out of range easily.
Kokina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kokina misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kokina.
Kokina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakamaki lands a body shot.
Sakamaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sakamaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kokina gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kokina looks to land a combination. Sakamaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sakamaki leaves Kokina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kokina takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kokina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakamaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Sakamaki does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokina. Kokina circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kokina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Kokina misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakamaki as he connects with a hook.
Sakamaki lands a jab.
Sakamaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamaki stuffs the takedown.
Sakamaki moves out of range as Kokina throws a body kick.
Kokina takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakamaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sinjo Sakamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Sakamaki misses.
Sakamaki misses with the combination.
Kokina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kokina throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamaki moves out of range easily.
Sakamaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sakamaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kokina sprawls well. He's pushed Sakamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kokina tries to bum rush Sakamaki with a series of wild strikes but Sakamaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakamaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kokina.
Sakamaki looks to land a combination but Kokina avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kokina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakamaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kokina circles away.
Sakamaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakamaki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kokina eats them both and turns towards Sakamaki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sakamaki closes the distance and clinches up with Kokina, looking for a takedown. Sakamaki pushes Kokina against the cage but Kokina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Sakamaki coming out on top.
Kokina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki swinging wildly here.
Kokina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakamaki circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakamaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kokina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakamaki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kokina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakamaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kokina tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakamaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kokina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Sakamaki scores with a four punch combination!
Sakamaki scores with a nice right hand.
Sakamaki leaves Kokina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakamaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kokina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kokina shoots in but Sakamaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinjo Sakamaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sloppy strikes from Sakamaki. Those never looked like landing.
Sakamaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kokina momentarily.
Kokina tries to bum rush Sakamaki with a series of wild strikes but Sakamaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakamaki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sakamaki duly obliges.
Sakamaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Donk. Sakamaki catches Kokina right on the button with a cross.
Kokina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamaki stuns Kokina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Sakamaki finds it's way through Kokina's defenses.
Kokina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kokina tries to clinch but Sakamaki is having none of it.
Kokina looks for a takedown but Sakamaki sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamaki lands a nice hook to Kokina's body. Kokina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sakamaki thuds a left hand into Kokina's body.
Sakamaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kokina as he avoids it easily.
Kokina fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakamaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck for Kokina with that takedown attempt.
Sinjo Sakamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haku Kokina.
Kokina shoots in but no luck this time.
Kokina is breathing heavily.
Kokina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kokina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakamaki looks for the body kick but Kokina saw that one coming.
Kokina is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sakamaki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kokina.
Kokina checks a low kick from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakamaki swivels and escapes.
Sakamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kokina but Kokina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinjo Sakamaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kokina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakamaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kokina at a distance.
Sakamaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kokina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kokina avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sakamaki throws a nice looking combination but Kokina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kokina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakamaki swinging wildly here.
Kokina is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kokina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki misses with a wild combination.
Kokina looks to land a combination but Sakamaki avoids it well.
Kokina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kokina takes one to the chin there.
Sakamaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakamaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kokina momentarily.
A combination from Sakamaki does no damage.
Sakamaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kokina.
Sakamaki stalks Kokina and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kokina's face. Kokina staggers backwards, shaken.
Sakamaki avoids the head kick by Kokina.
Sakamaki lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokina fails with the takedown.
Kokina motions for Sakamaki to come forward. Kokina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakamaki as he jumps to the side.
Kokina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakamaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinjo Sakamaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kokina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kokina counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kokina.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamaki looking for a guillotine here but Kokina defends easily.
Sakamaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakamaki has his hands on Kokina's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinjo Sakamaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Sakamaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sakamaki is looking to score with low kicks.
Sakamaki shoots for a takedown but Kokina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakamaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kokina.
Kokina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sakamaki controlling the position well.
Sakamaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kokina is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakamaki is just riding it out for now. Kokina eventually gives up the hold.
Sakamaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokina is pressing down on Sakamaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakamaki is holding on for now.
Sakamaki manages to get to full guard.
Sakamaki pulls Kokina in close to his closed guard and prevents Kokina from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sinjo Sakamaki just wasn't active enough.
Sakamaki throws a series of punches but Kokina moves out of range.
Sakamaki throws a right and a left that Kokina avoids nicely.
Kokina connects with a body shot that sends Sakamaki's belly button to the back.
Sakamaki looks to land a combination but Kokina avoids it well.
Kokina moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamaki.
Kokina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakamaki defends it nicely.
Kokina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakamaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakamaki.
Kokina scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sakamaki. Those never looked like landing.
Sakamaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kokina tries to clinch but Sakamaki moves out of range.
Kokina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kokina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakamaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kokina tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakamaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakamaki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haku Kokina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kokina avoids the head kick by Sakamaki.
Kokina lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kokina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kokina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sakamaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kokina takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakamaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kokina. No joy for Sakamaki on that attempt.
Sakamaki cracks Kokina with a good jab.
Sakamaki jabs at Kokina's body.
Sakamaki misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kokina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck for Kokina with that takedown attempt.
Sinjo Sakamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haku Kokina.
Kokina throws a low kick, looking for Sakamaki's leg but Sakamaki calmly moves out of range.
Kokina tries to clinch up but Sakamaki circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakamaki throws a low kick, looking for Kokina's leg but Kokina calmly moves out of range.
Sakamaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kokina tries to clinch but Sakamaki moves out of range.
Sakamaki connects with a right hand. Kokina shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinjo Sakamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sakamaki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinjo Sakamaki!
Our winner, Sinjo Sakamaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shivakamini Somankandarkram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Mazzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzio has chosen Thunderstruck AC / DC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shivakamini Somankandarkram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Mazzio!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Somankandarkram.
Mazzio fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Somankandarkram misses
and Mazzio counters by clinching up.
Somankandarkram throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzio.
Mazzio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Somankandarkram preventing the sweep.
Mazzio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Somankandarkram uses it to pass to side control.
Somankandarkram controls the position.
Mazzio is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Somankandarkram is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Somankandarkram trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzio regains half guard.
Somankandarkram is looking to take a break and control but Mazzio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazzio won't allow Somankandarkram to pass to mount.
Mazzio wants to improve his position but Somankandarkram is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somankandarkram is controlling the pace.
Shivakamini Somankandarkram has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Somankandarkram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mazzio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somankandarkram.
Somankandarkram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Somankandarkram keeping moving, preventing Mazzio from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Somankandarkram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Somankandarkram keeping moving, preventing Mazzio from controlling successfully.
Mazzio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Somankandarkram dives on top into guard.
Mazzio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Somankandarkram has picked Mazzio up and slammed him! Mazzio can't keep hold of the triangle and Somankandarkram manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Somankandarkram stalls from top position.
Mazzio is trying to improve his position.
Mazzio tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somankandarkram avoids the attempt from Mazzio to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Mazzio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Somankandarkram slaps away a takedown attempt from Mazzio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Mazzio blocks the low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Somankandarkram as Mazzio shoots in.
Mazzio fails to land the takedown.
Shivakamini Somankandarkram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Mazzio.
Somankandarkram throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazzio.
Somankandarkram misses the shot to the body.
Mazzio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somankandarkram lands with a cross.
Mazzio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Somankandarkram as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somankandarkram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazzio moves away from the strike by Somankandarkram.
Somankandarkram stuffs the takedown attempt from Mazzio. Mazzio gets slowly back to his feet.
Somankandarkram throws a series of punches but Mazzio avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Somankandarkram misses.
Mazzio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Somankandarkram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mazzio tries to clinch but Somankandarkram moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Somankandarkram.
Somankandarkram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mazzio is defended easily by Somankandarkram.
Mazzio blocks a head kick by Somankandarkram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzio slips a jab from Somankandarkram.
Somankandarkram misses with a hook.
Mazzio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Somankandarkram swivels and escapes.
Somankandarkram throws a hook to the side of Mazzio's head but Mazzio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somankandarkram slaps away a takedown attempt from Mazzio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mazzio needs to keep his hands up - Somankandarkram had a free shot at his head there.
Somankandarkram throws a low kick but Mazzio moves out of range easily.
Mazzio tries to clinch there but Somankandarkram circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzio closes the distance and pushes Somankandarkram back into the cage.
Mazzio gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mazzio wants to control from the top but Somankandarkram keeps moving.
Somankandarkram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Somankandarkram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzio is one step ahead there.
Mazzio trying to control the position from guard on top but Somankandarkram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shivakamini Somankandarkram has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Somankandarkram cracks Mazzio with an open hand slap.
Somankandarkram misses with the combination.
Mazzio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Somankandarkram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somankandarkram misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somankandarkram throws a series of punches but Mazzio moves out of range.
Mazzio shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shivakamini Somankandarkram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Somankandarkram tries to land a leg kick but Mazzio saw it coming and moves away.
Somankandarkram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzio moves away.
Mazzio shoots in but no luck this time.
Mazzio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mazzio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Somankandarkram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Somankandarkram is looking to control Mazzio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Somankandarkram avoid being mounted?
Somankandarkram makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Somankandarkram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somankandarkram working a defensive guard but Mazzio manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mazzio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazzio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mazzio tries for a kimura but Somankandarkram is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzio swings around for an armbar but Somankandarkram sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mazzio's guard.
Somankandarkram sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mazzio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somankandarkram wants to control from the top but Mazzio keeps moving.
Mazzio looking for a guillotine here but Somankandarkram defends easily.
Mazzio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somankandarkram trying to control but Mazzio is working from the bottom.
Mazzio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Somankandarkram has picked Mazzio up and slammed him! Mazzio can't keep hold of the triangle and Somankandarkram manages to pass to side control!
Somankandarkram trying to control the action but Mazzio is working from the bottom.
Mazzio tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Mazzio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mazzio 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Mazzio!
Our winner, Nicky Mazzio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Le'Veon Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dobson (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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272 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Le'Veon Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a chopping leg kick but Dobson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banks.
Dobson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banks.
Dobson misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Banks.
Banks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banks defending well as Dobson loads up on a big left hand.
Dobson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banks.
Banks 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.
Banks clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Banks.
It looks like Ben Dobson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Dobson gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
Dobson lands with a light punch inside.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dobson up against the cage.
Banks misses with a knee strike.
Dobson managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Banks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dobson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Banks misses with a knee strike.
Banks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dobson throws a head punch that misses.
Banks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobson managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Dobson is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dobson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dobson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bankss head.
It looks like Le'Veon Banks has been cut.
Banks tries to land a knee to the head but Dobson blocks with his arms.
A short left from Dobson.
A short left from Dobson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dobson tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Dobson gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks misses with a knee to the head.
Banks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dobson's face.
Dobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Dobson avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobson is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Banks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dobson tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the cage.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dobson avoids it.
Banks lands a good knee to the midsection. Dobson won't want to take too many of those.
Dobson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dobson decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Banks wants to stand but Dobson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dobson is adopting a defensive guard.
Banks wanted to stand there but Dobson had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banks manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks wants to stand up but Dobson is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Le'Veon Banks just wasn't active enough.
That kick from Banks tenderised Dobson's leg. Dobson is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Le'Veon Banks dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dobson throws an overhand right that lands on Banks's shoulder, as Banks tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Dobson misses.
Banks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banks cracks the inside of Dobson's front leg.
Dobson throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
Banks throws the kick towards the body but Dobson avoids it.
Banks throws a body kick that misses.
Banks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dobson lands a nice looking body shot.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Dobson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dobson blocks a head kick by Banks.
Dobson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks tries to clinch but Dobson moves out of range.
Banks connects with an inside leg kick.
Dobson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobson misses with an uppercut.
Banks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dobson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Banks!
Banks lands a big head kick that sends Dobson tumbling to the mat! Banks takes a step backwards and waves Dobson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dobson is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banks.
Banks misses with a kick to the body.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobson can do to turn this around?
Banks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Banks throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Banks misses.
Dobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Banks lands a big head kick that sends Dobson tumbling to the mat! Banks takes a step backwards and waves Dobson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dobson is still on wobbly legs! Can Banks finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks staying out of range there.
Le'Veon Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobson seems to have recovered his senses.
Banks avoids the body shot from Dobson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banks, right into the meat.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Dobson checks a leg kick.
Banks lands a big head kick that sends Dobson tumbling to the mat! Banks takes a step backwards and waves Dobson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Ben Dobson's cut even more.
Dobson misses the jab.
Dobson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a leg kick which misses Dobson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dobson tries to avoid it.
Dobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banks. Banks obviously looking to wear him down.
Banks feints and then cracks Dobson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dobson down.
Dobson 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.
Banks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banks connects with a leg kick. Dobson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Banks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dobson will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Le'Veon Banks dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dobson stuns Banks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banks throws a front kick aimed at Dobson's knee but Dobson avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks slips under a jab.
Banks throws a low kick but Dobson moves out of range easily.
Banks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks lands a big head kick that sends Dobson tumbling to the mat! Banks takes a step backwards and waves Dobson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dobson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobson throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Dobson.
Dobson throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Dobson throws an overhand right that lands on Banks's shoulder, as Banks tries to avoid the shot.
Banks tried to score with a low kick but Dobson checks it.
Dobson thuds his right hand into Banks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Banks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banks scores with a nice body kick.
Banks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks with a knee to the head.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dobson avoids it.
Le'Veon Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dobson takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banks as Dobson tries to tie him up.
Banks drops Dobson with a big knee straight up the middle! Dobson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Banks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks wants to clinch up but Dobson keeps it at a distance.
Banks lands a big head kick that sends Dobson tumbling to the mat! Banks takes a step backwards and waves Dobson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above Ben Dobson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Banks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dobson takes a step back to recover.
Dobson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Le'Veon Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Dobson moves out of range easily.
Banks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le'Veon Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Dobson swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Dobson jabs at Banks's body.
Dobson blocks a head kick by Banks.
Dobson thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dobson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banks wants to clinch up but Dobson keeps it at a distance.
Ben Dobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le'Veon Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Le'Veon Banks!
An out of breath Le'Veon Banks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz has chosen 50 cent P.I.M.P as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre checks the leg kick.
St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santa Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Santa Cruz misses with a body kick.
Santa Cruz scores with a jab.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santa Cruz throws a wild body kick that St Pierre sees coming a mile off.
Santa Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rafael Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santa Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and St Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santa Cruz misses with a head kick.
Santa Cruz throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Santa Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! St Pierre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santa Cruz - the referee stops the clock and St Pierre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santa Cruz. St Pierre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santa Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and St Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Georges St Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre connects with the punch.
Santa Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre moves out of range of the body kick from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Pierre momentarily.
Santa Cruz misses with a low kick.
Santa Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Santa Cruz wants to clinch.
St Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santa Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Santa Cruz is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
Santa Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Santa Cruz.
A big left from Santa Cruz misses.
St Pierre scores with a hook to the body. Santa Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santa Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santa Cruz connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Santa Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santa Cruz wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Santa Cruz darts in and clinches St Pierre up against the cage.
Santa Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santa Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A lazy left from Santa Cruz finds it's target.
St Pierre is rocked!
A head kick by Santa Cruz - that's a beauty! St Pierre is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Santa Cruz can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafael Santa Cruz!
Rafael Santa Cruz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knowshon Zavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellman Junior has chosen Round Here- Memphis Bleek, T.I, Trick Daddy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knowshon Zavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Wellman Junior!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zavier pinned against the cage. Zavier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wellman Junior shoots in for a double leg but Zavier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wellman Junior gets the takedown into side control.
Zavier is trying to control Wellman Junior's posture but Wellman Junior avoids it.
Wellman Junior misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wellman Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wellman Junior in side control, throwing shots but Zavier defends.
Wellman Junior lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior trying to control the action but Zavier is working from the bottom.
Wellman Junior throws a strike aimed at the side of Zavier's head but Zavier avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zavier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wellman Junior slows the pace down.
Wellman Junior throws a strike aimed at the side of Zavier's head but Zavier avoids it well.
Wellman Junior misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zavier tries to improve position but can't.
Wellman Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zavier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wellman Junior cracks Zavier with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zavier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wellman Junior on the ground.
Wellman Junior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zavier's legs.
Wellman Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zavier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Wellman Junior crashes against the mat.
Wellman Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wellman Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Wellman Junior seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zavier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wellman Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zavier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wellman Junior working the body and head with strikes.
Zavier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zavier tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellman Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zavier has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wellman Junior dominated that round.
That's time! Zavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zavier misses with a body shot.
Zavier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wellman Junior listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zavier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zavier throws a sloppy head kick and Wellman Junior moves out of range easily.
Wellman Junior stuns Zavier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wellman Junior avoids a kick to the body.
Zavier looks to land a body kick but Wellman Junior moved away.
Wellman Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zavier throws out the jab.
Wellman Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zavier.
Wellman Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wellman Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zavier at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zavier is looking to land body kicks.
Wellman Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zavier.
Wellman Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wellman Junior shoots in looking for a takedown but Zavier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wellman Junior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wellman Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Zavier circles away.
Wellman Junior takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zavier slips a straight right by Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior tries to clinch up.
Zavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Junior manages to avoid it.
A big right from Zavier misses.
Zavier 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.
Zavier lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wellman Junior takes a step back to recover.
Shane Wellman Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zavier throws a shot to the body.
Knowshon Zavier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellman Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zavier connects with a body shot that sends Wellman Junior's belly button to the back.
Knowshon Zavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellman Junior staying out of range there.
Wellman Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Zavier sprawls well. He's pushed Wellman Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior shoots in for a double leg but Zavier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knowshon Zavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wellman Junior.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zavier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zavier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wellman Junior throws a shot from downtown. Zavier moves away and avoids it.
Zavier clobbers Wellman Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wellman Junior needs to keep his hands up - Zavier had a free shot at his head there.
Zavier scores with the left hand. Wellman Junior knows he should have avoided that one.
Wellman Junior is rocked!
Wellman Junior shoots in and drives through. Zavier sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zavier.
Wellman Junior is breathing heavily.
Zavier misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zavier.
Wellman Junior avoids the body shot from Zavier.
Wellman Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Zavier closes the distance and pushes Wellman Junior back into the cage.
Zavier lands an uppercut.
Wellman Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zavier to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavier is pressed up against the cage. Wellman Junior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zavier down to the mat. Zavier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zavier ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Junior.
Zavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zavier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellman Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Wellman Junior with that takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Zavier.
Wellman Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wellman Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zavier quickly recovers to half guard.
Wellman Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zavier keeps working.
Zavier gets full guard.
Wellman Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavier keeping moving, preventing Wellman Junior from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wellman Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Zavier, not yet.
Wellman Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Zavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wellman Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shane Wellman Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wellman Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wellman Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zavier is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knowshon Zavier dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zavier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zavier instigates a clinch.
Wellman Junior tries for a takedown but Zavier manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Wellman Junior to work.
Wellman Junior has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zavier regains guard immediately.
Zavier wants to sweep but no luck.
Wellman Junior wants to pass the guard but Zavier is keeping the position.
Zavier is trying to control the position but Wellman Junior postures up.
Wellman Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Zavier has wrist control.
Wellman Junior trying to control but Zavier is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zavier wants to sweep here but Wellman Junior controlling him for the moment.
Wellman Junior lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wellman Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Zavier.
Wellman Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Zavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wellman Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zavier avoids it really well and circles away.
Wellman Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Zavier circles away.
Zavier blocks a head kick by Wellman Junior.
Zavier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zavier just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellman Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zavier manages to avoid it.
Zavier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wellman Junior has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zavier.
Zavier misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Zavier as Wellman Junior shoots in.
Knowshon Zavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wellman Junior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavier moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zavier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wellman Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zavier to keep the fight standing.
Wellman Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wellman Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zavier manages to break the clinch.
Zavier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zavier throws a head kick that half lands.
Wellman Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Zavier avoids the head kick by Wellman Junior.
Zavier throws a front kick that sends Wellman Junior stumbling back into the cage.
Zavier takes one to the chin there.
Zavier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior is looking to clinch.
Wellman Junior misses with an uppercut. Zavier saw that one coming.
Zavier connects with a body shot that sends Wellman Junior's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Junior takes one to the side of the head.
Zavier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zavier keeps Wellman Junior at a distance using the push kick.
Zavier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zavier.
Zavier connects with a nice looking jab.
Zavier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wellman Junior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zavier moves into the clinch.
Zavier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zavier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knowshon Zavier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zavier 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knowshon Zavier!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Jackson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
Washington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Washington jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Washington misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Washington feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Washington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Washington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washingtonis looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson pushing down on Washington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Washington defends it.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mac Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Washington is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Washington.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washington wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mac Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington connects with an inside leg kick.
Mac Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries to move into range but Washington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Washington blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Washington's efforts to push away.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Washington tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson has Washington pressed against the cage, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington slips under a jab from Jackson.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Washington.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react.
Washington thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Washington.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
A jab from Washington finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Washington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Jackson.
Washington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samuel Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Washington finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Washington sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Washington misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington lands an overhand right.
Washington thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Washington lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washington somewhat.
Washington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Washington lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Washington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Washington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Washington lands with a right hand.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Washington counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Washington throws a leg kick
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington connects with a single shot there.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
Washington tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mac Jackson just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Washington is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Jackson misses.
A big right from Washington misses.
Washington avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Washington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington blocks a jab.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Washington blocks a jab.
Washington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington connects with a nice looking jab.
Washington blocks a jab.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Washington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Washington throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Washington only half commits.
A big right from Washington misses.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Washington.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Washington misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington throws a leg kick that misses.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick from Washington misses.
Washington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Jackson clinches up with Washington and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Jackson working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
Washington trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Washington prevents a body shot from Jackson.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson has Washington pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Jackson!
Mac Jackson is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Mac Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris comes to the cage accompanied by Kryptonite. Gallagher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bloods & Crips - Steady Dippin. Chuck Norris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
155 lbs
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21
158 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Gallagher looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Gallagher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Gallagher catches Norris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Gallagher catches Norris right on the button with a cross.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallagher is able to avoid easily.
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Norris scores a nice knee to the body.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
Gallagher blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gallagher takes an elbow to the temple.
Norris working aggressively here.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris misses with a knee to the head.
Norris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Norris has Gallagher pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallagher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallagher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher blocks an elbow strike.
Gallagher working aggressively here.
Gallagher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallagher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norris prevents it.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallagher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallagher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norris lands an elbow inside that Gallagher shrugs off.
Gallagher blocks an uppercut.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Come on Gallagher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Gallagher controls the action.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Norris misses with some punches.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallaghers head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gallagher can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Gallagher trying to control the position but instead, Norris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallagher into the cage.
Gallagher lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris lands an elbow inside.
Gallagher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norris blocks a body shot from Gallagher.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Gallagher to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that round.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Norris. That snapped Gallagher's head back.
Norris blocks a jab.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris lands a front kick.
Chuck Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher throws the kick towards the body but Norris avoids it.
Gallagher gets a takedown into half guard.
Norris is looking to control Gallagher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norris avoid being mounted?
Norris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norris tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Norris manages to get to full guard.
Gallagher stopping the sweep attempt from Norris.
Norris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses. Norris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gallagher's guard. Nice move by Norris!
Norris is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher looking to control.
Gallagher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Norris manages to get himself to full guard.
Gallagher throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
Gallagher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now.
Norris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Gallagher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gallagher preventing the sweep.
Gallagher trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gallagher throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
Gallagher lands with a nice body punch.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws out a powerful jab.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Gallagher dodges the punch combination from Norris.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Gallagher checks it.
Norris lands with a nice body punch.
Gallagher connects with a body shot.
Gallagher throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Gallagher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Gallagher misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Norris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gallagher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Norris is able to avoid easily.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Gallagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gallagher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Norris misses with a looping right.
Gallagher cracks Norris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gallagher misses with a hook.
Gallagher connects with a body shot that sends Norris's belly button to the back.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallagher.
Frank Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
Gallagher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gallagher feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Gallagher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gallagher works the jab nicely.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gallagher fails with the takedown.
Norris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gallagher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norris slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Gallagher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
Gallagher checks a low kick from Norris.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gallagher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Norris throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher lands an overhand right.
Gallagher motions for Norris to come forward. Gallagher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gallagher.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Norris misses with a few strikes there.
Norris with a nice cross.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Norris moved away.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Norris slips a jab from Gallagher.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a jab to the body
and Gallagher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gallagher looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Gallagher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Norris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gallagher misses with a hook.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Norris misses with a low kick as Gallagher jumps back.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallagher circles away quickly and effectively.
Norris looks to land a combination but Gallagher avoids it well.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallagher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gallagher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Some bone on bone action there as Gallagher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gallagher connects with a solid leg kick.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Norris missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gallagher, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallagher.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gallagher.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Gallagher connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gallagher stopping the sweep attempt from Norris.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Gallagher.
I think Gallagher 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gallagher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Gallagher waved his t-shirt featuring 10th Degree Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Baby, One More Time - Ten Masked Men. Van Kirkland has chosen Ludacris - Act A Fool as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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30
162 lbs
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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Kirkland misses the shot to the body.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith checks a low kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith swings for the body but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Kirkland misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
A punch combination from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kirkland. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Kirkland.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Kirkland looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Van Kirkland takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Kirkland jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
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!
Van Kirkland misses with a hook to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Kirkland punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Van Kirkland moves away and avoids it.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Kirkland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Van Kirkland misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Van Kirkland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is leaning against Van Kirkland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Kirkland breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a jab when Van Kirkland was well out of range.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Van Kirkland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Van Kirkland lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith 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.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Kirkland dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Van Kirkland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Van Kirkland lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a jab when Van Kirkland was well out of range.
Van Kirkland staying out of range there.
Van Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith looks to land a combination but Van Kirkland avoids it well.
Van Kirkland lands with a good body shot.
Van Kirkland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Corey Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Kirkland throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Van Kirkland lands a high kick!
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Kirkland scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Kirkland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut.
Van Kirkland thumps Smith with a low kick.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
Van Kirkland lands an overhand right.
Van Kirkland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Van Kirkland delivers a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Kirkland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Van Kirkland slips a straight right by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild body shot.
Van Kirkland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
A punch combination from Van Kirkland misses.
Smith leaves Van Kirkland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Vladimir Van Kirkland has been cut.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Kirkland throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Van Kirkland defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland clinches with his opponent.
Van Kirkland misses with some punches.
Van Kirkland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Kirkland swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Van Kirkland is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kirkland lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Van Kirkland's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van Kirkland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Van Kirkland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Van Kirkland.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Van Kirkland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Van Kirkland thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Van Kirkland slips the punch.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Van Kirkland slips a straight right by Smith.
Van Kirkland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Kirkland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Van Kirkland jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Kirkland lands a body shot.
Smith moves away from the strike by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corey Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Van Kirkland.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Van Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Van Kirkland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Kirkland thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Kirkland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Kirkland closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Van Kirkland shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Van Kirkland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Kirkland throws a head 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!
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Kirkland slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Van Kirkland's shoulder, as Van Kirkland tries to avoid the shot.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kirkland. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kirkland lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Van Kirkland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Kirkland 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 10th Degree Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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