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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bogi Barera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bogi Barera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Barera slips under a jab from Hammer.
Barera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hammer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barera wants to stand but Hammer has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Hammer wants to stand up but Barera is controlling him.
Barera throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Barera throws an elbow that misses. Hammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barera's guard. Nice move by Hammer!
Hammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barera wants to get back to full guard.
Hammer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hammer breaks from Barera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hammer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barera is rocked!
A big strike lands for Hammer! That's really hurt Barera and he's turned his back - Hammer keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hammer jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Hammer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punch MyFace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper Froglegs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Punch MyFace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pepper Froglegs!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Froglegs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MyFace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MyFace swinging wildly here.
Froglegs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MyFace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MyFace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froglegs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MyFace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Froglegs pinned against the cage. Froglegs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MyFace misses with a few strikes there.
Froglegs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Froglegs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Froglegs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MyFace lands with an uppercut that bounces Froglegs off the cage and back into range.
MyFace tries to keep at a distance but Froglegs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Froglegs manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froglegs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Froglegs moves into the clinch successfully.
Froglegs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Froglegs swinging wildly here.
Froglegs moves into the clinch.
Froglegs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Froglegs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MyFace wants to clinch.
MyFace tries to clinch there but Froglegs circles away.
A nice combination there by Froglegs.
Froglegs swats away the attempt to clinch by MyFace.
MyFace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Froglegs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Froglegs misses with a head kick.
Donk. MyFace catches Froglegs right on the button with a cross.
MyFace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Froglegs moves away.
MyFace tries to clinch there but Froglegs circles away.
MyFace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froglegs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Froglegs scores with a shot to the body.
MyFace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Froglegs tries to bum rush MyFace with a series of wild strikes but MyFace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Froglegs looks to land a combination but MyFace avoids it well.
Froglegs swats away the attempt to clinch by MyFace.
MyFace pushes Froglegs up against the cage in a clinch.
Froglegs has MyFace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MyFace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Froglegs misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs breaks from the clinch.
MyFace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Froglegs clinches up against the cage.
MyFace is trying to force a seperation but Froglegs has the dominant position.
Froglegs breaks the clinch.
MyFace misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Froglegs misses.
Froglegs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Froglegs has MyFace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MyFace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MyFace is fighting off a takedown attempt but Froglegs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip MyFace to the mat. MyFace regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Froglegs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MyFace wants to stand and escape but Froglegs is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MyFace, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MyFace scores with a one two! Froglegs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Froglegs throws a sloppy head kick and MyFace moves out of range easily.
Froglegs takes a jab right on the kisser.
A right-left combo lands from Froglegs.
Froglegs has managed to clinch.
Froglegs wants a takedown but no success here.
Punch MyFace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper Froglegs.
Froglegs jumps guard but MyFace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Froglegs tries to pull guard but MyFace holds him up against the cage and eventually Froglegs drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MyFace as Froglegs tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Froglegs breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepper Froglegs dominated that round.
That's time! MyFace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the liver by MyFace. Beautiful body shot.
Froglegs just misses with a punch to the body.
Froglegs misses with the combination.
MyFace tries to clinch up.
MyFace wants to clinch up but Froglegs keeps it at a distance.
MyFace blocks a low kick nicely.
MyFace shoots in but no luck this time.
Froglegs takes the fight into the clinch.
MyFace is trying to force a seperation but Froglegs has the dominant position.
Froglegs wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Froglegs jumps guard and drags MyFace to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MyFace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froglegs is trying to keep MyFace in close.
MyFace wants to stand but Froglegs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Froglegs pushes MyFace off and gets back to his feet.
Froglegs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MyFace misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MyFace avoids a kick to the body.
MyFace slips a jab and a cross from Froglegs.
Froglegs looks to score with a jab to the body but MyFace is just out of range.
No joy there for MyFace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punch MyFace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MyFace clinches up against the cage.
MyFace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Froglegs's efforts to push away.
Froglegs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Froglegs closes the distance and clinches.
MyFace manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
MyFace wants to stand but Froglegs is controlling the position.
Froglegs looking to sit in guard and control but MyFace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MyFace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Froglegs is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs controls MyFace momentarily but MyFace frees himself.
MyFace wants to get up but he can't break Froglegs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MyFace wants to stand and escape but instead Froglegs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MyFace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MyFace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Froglegs wants to control from the top but MyFace keeps moving.
MyFace wants to get back to his feet but Froglegs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MyFace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MyFace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MyFace tries to get out of the position.
Froglegs content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Froglegs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pepper Froglegs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Froglegs clinches up with MyFace and pushes him back against the cage.
Froglegs tries to work over MyFace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MyFace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Froglegs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Froglegs throws a right and a left that both miss.
MyFace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Froglegs instigates a clinch.
Froglegs slows down the pace here.
Froglegs wants to get back to striking at distance but MyFace won't allow it.
MyFace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Froglegs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Froglegs breaks from the clinch.
Pepper Froglegs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Froglegs scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from MyFace misses.
Froglegs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MyFace is fending him off so far but Froglegs persists. Nope, MyFace circles away and we're back to standing.
MyFace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Froglegs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Froglegs tries to land a front kick but MyFace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Froglegs scores with a jab.
MyFace thows a body shot but no joy.
Froglegs gets a takedown into half guard.
Froglegs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MyFace is trying to stand.
Froglegs is trying to control the action in half guard but MyFace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MyFace is trying to stand.
Froglegs throwing shots but MyFace is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Froglegs moves nicely into side control.
MyFace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Froglegs on the ground.
MyFace tries to escape but Froglegs is in control.
Froglegs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Froglegs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear MyFace down.
Froglegs scoring with punches and elbows.
MyFace is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Froglegs is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Froglegs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Froglegs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs thuds a left hand into MyFace's body.
Froglegs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
MyFace dodges the punch combination from Froglegs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MyFace.
Froglegs tries to bum rush MyFace with a series of wild strikes but MyFace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Froglegs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Froglegs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MyFace.
Froglegs clinches with his opponent.
MyFace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pepper Froglegs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MyFace working hard to break the clinch.
Froglegs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Froglegs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pepper Froglegs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MyFace shoots in for a takedown but Froglegs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch MyFace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MyFace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Froglegs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Froglegs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MyFace instigates a clinch.
Froglegs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Froglegs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Froglegs misses with a body shot.
Froglegs moves into the clinch.
Froglegs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Froglegs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Punch MyFace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepper Froglegs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MyFace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Froglegs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepper Froglegs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Froglegs 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepper Froglegs!
Pepper Froglegs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Bühler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by I drink alone. The key to victory for Hank Martin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Bühler!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bühler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin is looking to clinch but Bühler is avoiding it.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bühler.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bühler.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Bühler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin staying out of range there.
Bühler throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Bühler, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Bühler against the cage but Bühler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin gets a clinch.
Bühler has Martin pushed against the cage.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bühler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bühler stalling against the cage.
Bühler has Martin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bühler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Martin tumbling to the mat - Bühler dives into Martin's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bühler is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Bühler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bühler trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martin tries to get out of the position.
Martin wants to improve his position but Bühler is controlling well.
Bühler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bühler is trying to control. Martin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bühler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.
Martin is not content to let Bühler control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marco Bühler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bühler circles away quickly and effectively.
Bühler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Bühler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bühler is trying to ground and pound but Martin uses the momentary lack of control by Bühler to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bühler uses his free foot to push down on Martin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martin.
Bühler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martin's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bühler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Martin is now in Bühler's guard. A big mistake from Bühler there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin postures up in Bühler's guard and throws a big left but Bühler blocks it.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Bühler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bühler passes Martin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bühler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martin looks to clinch
and Bühler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martin's guard now.
Martin 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.
Bühler pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martin manages to get to full guard.
Bühler trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bühler is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Bühler from controlling successfully.
Bühler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin is trying to keep Bühler in close.
Bühler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bühler throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Bühler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marco Bühler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bühler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bühler drops back looking for a leg! Martin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martin manages to kick Bühler off! Bühler jumps back into Martin's guard.
Martin working a defensive guard but Bühler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Martin sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bühler wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bühler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bühler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bühler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martin!
Bühler controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bühler jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martin and Bühler has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bühler lands some shots froms side control.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Bühler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bühler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bühler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin tries to clinch but Bühler moves out of range.
Hank Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bühler scores with a jab to the body.
Martin shoots in but Bühler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin wants to clinch up but Bühler keeps it at a distance.
Bühler misses the jab.
Bühler is looking to slow Martin down with leg kicks.
Bühler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin moves to clinch but Bühler breaks away
and Bühler counters with a good low kick that Martin was not able to check.
Bühler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bühler keeps the fight on the outside.
Bühler keeps the fight on the outside.
Bühler slaps away a takedown attempt from Martin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bühler counters with an inside leg kick.
Bühler swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Bühler sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bühler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bühler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bühler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bühler dominating with strikes here.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bühler on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bühler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martin's face.
Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bühler looking to ground and pound but Martin is blocking nicely.
Bühler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bühler with shots to the head and body - Martin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Martin is rocked!
Martin blocking the ground and pound.
Bühler throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Martin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Martin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bühler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martin seems to have got his legs back now.
Bühler throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bühler wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
Bühler has hold of Martin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bühler controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bühler trying to control but Martin is having none of it.
Bühler landing strikes from the mount and Martin is in trouble!
Hank Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bühler breaks from Martin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bühler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martin?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bühler tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to hold on but Bühler pushes him away.
Bühler controlling the pace for now.
Bühler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marco Bühler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bühler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bühler wants to control the action but instead Martin gets a body lock and reverses into Bühler's guard! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Bühler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bühler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Bühler!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Heisman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Super Massive Black Hole. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Heisman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Heisman had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Robert Hunt has been cut.
Heisman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Hunt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Heisman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heisman manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Heisman, under a barage of strikes from Hunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisman wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt lands strikes from half guard.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heisman defending well though.
Heisman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Heisman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisman is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Heisman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heisman keeping control of the position.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heisman wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heisman's head.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt with the ground and pound but Heisman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hunt postures up in Heisman's guard and throws a big left but Heisman blocks it.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Heisman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heisman has picked Hunt up and slammed him! Hunt can't keep hold of the triangle and Heisman manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Heisman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Heisman wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is staying active underneath Heisman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heisman with the ground and pound but Hunt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Heisman from controlling successfully.
Heisman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Heisman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heisman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Heisman is stalling in the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. TJ Heisman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heisman defends it nicely.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heisman.
TJ Heisman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heisman leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Heisman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Hunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Heisman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Heisman blocks nicely.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heisman working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Heisman has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. TJ Heisman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heisman sprawls well. Heisman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Robert Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Heisman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Heisman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heisman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heisman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunt eats them both and turns towards Heisman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Hunt shoots in but Heisman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heisman is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Heisman circles away and we're back to standing.
Heisman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heisman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisman cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Heisman finish him?
Hunt is rocked!
Robert Hunt's cut is getting worse.
Heisman lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hunt up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Heisman from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hunt's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). TJ Heisman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Of The East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cold comes to the cage accompanied by Jarren Benton - Skitzo. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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152 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beast Of The East!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The East is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cold.
The East misses with a left hand
and Cold counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The East!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cold tries to control but The East wriggling away.
The East tries to hold on but Cold postures up.
Cold landing strikes, looking to finish!
The East can't escape the position.
The East gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The East is trying to control but can't.
The East is trying to stand back up but Cold is controlling him
Cold trying to control from half guard but The East is working away.
The East is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The East won't allow Cold to pass to mount.
The East tries to roll over but Cold keeps him under control.
The East makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The East.
The East has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cold doesn't defend quickly enough and The East has managed to lock this one up! Can Cold escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to The East on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Beast Of The East!
A less than humble Beast Of The East misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Grohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Gustin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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198 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Grohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Gustin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grohl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustin circles away quickly and effectively.
Grohl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gustin misses with a wild body shot.
Gustin looks to land a body kick but Grohl moved away.
Some wild striking there from Gustin.
Grohl wants to clinch but Gustin slips to the side
and Gustin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grohl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustin lands with a right hand.
Grohl tries to clinch but Gustin is having none of it.
A punch combination from Grohl misses.
Grohl swings for the body but Gustin moves out of range.
Crunch! Gustin slams his shin into Grohl's torso.
Grohl looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustin is just out of range.
Gustin's corner calls for a 1-2. Gustin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustin scores with a jab. Grohl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grohl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gustin is looking to slow Grohl down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustin dodges the punch combination from Grohl.
Grohl defending well as Gustin loads up on a big left hand.
Grohl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gustin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustin 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.
Gustin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grohl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grohl tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grohl darts in trying to clinch
enabling Gustin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grohl walks into a stiff left hand from Gustin.
Grohl walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grohl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gustin scores with a nice strike.
Grohl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustin manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grohl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustin.
Gustin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gustin.
Grohl is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Gustin knocks Grohl out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Melvin Gustin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. 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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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Saunders misses the jab.
Khan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saunders.
Saunders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Saunders persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
Saunders scores with a hook.
It looks like Amir Khan has been cut.
Saunders shoots for a double leg takedown but Khan sprawls well. He's pushed Saunders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saunders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saunders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan tries to clinch but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Amir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Saunders.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Saunders.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan jabs at Saunders's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khan.
Saunders throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Saunders misses with a right hand
and Khan counters with a right hand to the body.
Saunders throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khan feints and then cracks Saunders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saunders down.
Saunders throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khan, right into the meat.
Saunders missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saunders throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joe Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Amir Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saunders.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khan, right into the meat.
Saunders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Khan.
A big right from Saunders misses.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saunders checks it well.
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saunders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to break free.
Khan stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Khan.
Saunders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders. Those never looked like landing.
Saunders throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saunders crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khan - the referee stops the clock and Saunders gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khan. Saunders manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Saunders.
Saunders throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Saunders throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Khan.
Saunders throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saunders scores with a jab.
Khan throws a right hand that Saunders ducks under and follows up with a left that Saunders also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan lands with a nice body kick.
Saunders misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amir Khan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saunders throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Saunders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khan on the side of the head.
Khan is rocked!
Saunders fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Khan square on the jaw! Damn, Khan is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Saunders!
After winning the bout, Joe Saunders thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Kharlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart comes to the cage accompanied by Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Kharlamov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Kharlamov's shoulder, as Kharlamov tries to avoid the shot.
Kharlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov moves out of range as Stewart throws a body kick.
Donald Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharlamov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stewart's calf.
Kharlamov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kharlamov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kharlamov tries to move into range but Stewart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kharlamov throws a leg kick which misses Stewart's front leg but catches the back leg as Stewart tries to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
Kharlamov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kharlamov scores with a nice strike.
Kharlamov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart misses with a straight left.
Kharlamov misses with a takedown
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Kharlamov checks a low kick from Stewart.
An inside leg kick lands from Stewart.
Kharlamov misses with a kick to the body.
Stewart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kharlamov. That one must have hurt.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharlamov.
Stewart connects with a looping right hand.
Kharlamov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kharlamov throws a low kick but Stewart avoids it.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stewart.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharlamov moves away.
Stewart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharlamov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov misses with a low kick as Stewart jumps back.
Stewart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kharlamov, pushing him back against the cage.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Kharlamov controls his hands.
Stewart avoids the elbow strike from Kharlamov, against the cage.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Kharlamov controls the action.
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!
Kharlamov working aggressively here.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.
Stewart is trying to maintain a safe position but Kharlamov gets an underhook and turns Stewart into the cage.
Stewart tries a body shot but Kharlamov blocks it.
Kharlamov misses with some punches.
Kharlamov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kharlamov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stewart after a bit of a struggle.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Kharlamov controls his hands.
Stewart misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Stewart.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stewart.
A short right from Stewart.
Kharlamov lands a hook that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kharlamov.
Kharlamov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Kharlamov controls his hands.
A short right from Kharlamov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharlamov.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kharlamov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stewart digs a right hand underneath Kharlamov's ribcage. Kharlamov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kharlamov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharlamov.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Stewart.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stewart.
Kharlamov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharlamov prevents a body shot from Stewart.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kharlamov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stewart gets through Kharlamov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Stewart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stewart moves away from the strike by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharlamov wants to slow Stewart down by chopping away at his legs.
Stewart lands with an overhand left.
Stewart takes a swing at Kharlamov's ribcage but misses.
Stewart looks to land a right hand but Kharlamov moved out of range.
Kharlamov throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Kharlamov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kharlamov.
Some bone on bone action there as Stewart checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stewart closes the distance and pushes Kharlamov back into the cage.
Stewart scores with a hook to the body.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharlamov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Kharlamov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kharlamov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kharlamov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharlamov.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Kharlamov's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Stewart.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Kharlamov lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Kharlamov controls the action.
Kharlamov misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharlamov backwards.
Stewart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Kharlamov.
Donald Stewart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kharlamov blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharlamov tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stewart blocking some punches.
Stewart scores with a hook to the body.
Kharlamov misses with some punches.
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Kharlamov.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kharlamov has him pressed against the cage.
Kharlamov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kharlamov tries to throw a body punch but Stewart avoids it by throwing Kharlamov back against the cage.
Kharlamov has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stewart.
A short left from Stewart.
Stewart tries a body shot but Kharlamov blocks it.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Kharlamov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stewart.
Stewart lands a body shot.
Kharlamov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Kharlamov prevents a body shot from Stewart.
Good body shot from Stewart.
Stewart presses Kharlamov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharlamov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kharlamov blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kharlamov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stewart.
Kharlamov trying to land knees to the body.
Kharlamov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stewart.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Kharlamov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharlamov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Kharlamov has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Stewart is trying to break free.
Kharlamov takes a shot to the head.
Stewart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharlamov's elbow.
Stewart breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Stewart.
Kharlamov shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Stewart 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kharlamov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart throws a leg kick which misses Kharlamov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kharlamov tries to avoid it.
Kharlamov misses with a body kick.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Kharlamov ducks down to avoid it.
Kharlamov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donald Stewart is winning the standup battle so far.
Kharlamov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kharlamov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.
Kharlamov misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Kharlamov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stewart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart checks a leg kick nicely.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Kharlamov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart lands a head shot.
Kharlamov jabs Stewart right on the nose. Stewart blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Donald Stewart has been cut.
Stewart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stewart misses with a low kick.
Stewart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kharlamov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kharlamov misses with a low kick.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kharlamov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kharlamov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stewart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart misses with a low kick.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharlamov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kharlamov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharlamov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maxim Kharlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharlamov is just out of range.
Nice shot by Stewart.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharlamov sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kharlamov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab.
Kharlamov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Stewart moves out of range as Kharlamov throws a body kick.
Donald Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharlamov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kharlamov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stewart connects with the punch.
Kharlamov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kharlamov is defended easily by Stewart.
Kharlamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stewart tests Kharlamov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kharlamov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stewart is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Kharlamov's head but Kharlamov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donald Stewart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kharlamov scoring well with a low kick there.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.
Donald Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Kharlamov.
Kharlamov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stewart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharlamov shoots for a double leg takedown but Stewart sprawls well. He's pushed Kharlamov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart lands a jab to Kharlamov's midsection.
Kharlamov walks into a stiff left hand from Stewart.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharlamov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stewart is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stewart lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Kharlamov.
I think Stewart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Stewart!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Donald Stewart made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Illusions. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bennett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett shoots for a double leg takedown but Monroe sprawls well. He's pushed Bennett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monroe moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Bennett slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
Monroe defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett shoots in for a double leg but Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monroe lands a nice shot to the body.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Bennett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett shoots for a double leg takedown but Monroe sprawls well. He's pushed Bennett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bennett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennett lands with a left to the head.
Monroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett throws a leg kick which misses Monroe's front leg but catches the back leg as Monroe tries to avoid it.
Monroe has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Bennett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Bennett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe wants to break free but Bennett has control.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monroe working hard to break the clinch.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Monroe wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennett won't allow it.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Bennett keeps him there for the moment.
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Monroe moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
Bennett digs a right hand into Monroe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monroe's gas tank.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bennett prevents Monroe from breaking the clinch.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Bennett misses with some punches.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
Monroe tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett prevents Monroe from breaking the clinch.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett has Monroe pressed against the cage, preventing Monroe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
A short body shot lands from Bennett as the two fighters clinch.
Bennett lands a right hand.
Bennett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bennett!
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!
Bennett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe drives through and clinches with Bennett against the cage.
Monroe tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erik Bennett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Bennett.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
Monroe is trying to push Bennett away but Bennett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Monroe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bennett has double underhooks.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennett won't allow it.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.
Monroe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bennett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bennett lands a jab.
Monroe takes one to the chin there.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Bennett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monroe. Monroe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the cage.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe wants to break free but Bennett has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Bennett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monroe slips under a jab from Bennett.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monroe. Monroe obviously looking to wear him down.
Monroe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bennett. Bennett obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett 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.
Bennett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the cage.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Bennett keeps him there for the moment.
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monroe blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
Erik Bennett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Bennett pushes Monroe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Bennett keeps him there for the moment.
Monroe tries to break the clinch but Bennett is controlling the position.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Monroe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennett.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Monroe has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe tries to circle away but Bennett has him pinned against the cage.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe can't break the clinch.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe tries to circle away but Bennett has him pinned against the cage.
Monroe is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett gets through Monroe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erik Bennett 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.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
It looks like Erik Bennett has been cut.
Monroe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monroe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monroe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monroe, as that shot connected.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Bennett.
Monroe thows a body shot but no joy.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bennett with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erik Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
Monroe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe clinches.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennett misses with some punches.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Bennett.
A frustrated look appears on Monroe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bennett is looking for a takedown.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe wants to break free but Bennett has control.
Monroe is trying to force a seperation but Bennett has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe tries to break the clinch but Bennett is controlling the position.
Bennett tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Bennett keeps him there for the moment.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Jon Monroe has been cut.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
Monroe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Bennett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe instigates a clinch.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Bennett misses.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett gets tackled into the cage by Monroe. Monroe maintains the clinch.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe is trying to push Bennett away but Bennett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bennett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bennett as the two fighters clinch.
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Monroe takes the fight into the clinch.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Bennett tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe forces Bennett back against the cage and clinches.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennett misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe throws a solid leg kick but Bennett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monroe.
Bennett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monroe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monroe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennett finds it's way round the side to connect with Monroe's head.
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Monroe swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Monroe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe working hard to break the clinch.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Monroe as Bennett tries to tie him up.
Monroe tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe is trying to push Bennett away but Bennett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Bennett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monroe swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett swinging wildly here.
Bennett lands a leg kick that knocks Monroe off balance momentarily.
Bennett tries to keep at a distance but Monroe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bennett prevents Monroe from breaking the clinch.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Bennett throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Erik Bennett will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
Monroe gets a clinch.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennett, as that shot connected.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennett won't allow it.
Bennett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Monroe after a bit of a struggle.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Bennett is controlling him.
Monroe tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Monroe breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Bennett connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monroe defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe has closed the distance and engaged Bennett in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett working aggressively here.
Bennett misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bennett.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe tries to circle away but Bennett has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Monroe tries to break the clinch but Bennett is controlling the position.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennett tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Erik Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe is trying to push Bennett away but Bennett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Bennett keeps him there for the moment.
Bennett tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monroe tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jon Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Monroe.
Well Bennett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Bennett!
Erik Bennett retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Erik Bennett 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Aldous Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Huxley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heatbeats. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldous Huxley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Wauler!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huxley loads up on a big right hand but Wauler slips the punch.
Wauler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huxley throws a hook to the side of Wauler's head but Wauler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Huxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Wauler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wauler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huxley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Huxley.
Good standup being displayed there by Huxley as he connects with a hook.
Wauler misses with a body shot.
A combination from Huxley does no damage.
Aldous Huxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huxley misses with an uppercut.
Huxley cracks Wauler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wauler slips a jab from Huxley.
Huxley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wauler looks to land a right hand but Huxley moved out of range.
Huxley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huxley throws a body punch but Wauler moves out of range.
Huxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Wauler is just out of range.
Huxley throws a hook but Wauler avoids it easily.
Huxley takes a swing at Wauler's ribcage but misses.
Huxley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley scores with a body shot.
Huxley misses with an uppercut.
Wauler scores with a nice right hand.
Huxley missing with a left hand there. Wauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huxley throws a series of punches but Wauler moves out of range.
Wauler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wauler moves forwards but Huxley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Huxley throws a head kick but Wauler moves out of range.
Huxley blocks a jab.
Wauler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huxley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wauler scores with a decent looking hook.
Wauler lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wauler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wauler 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.
Huxley tries a low kick but Wauler avoids it.
A jab from Huxley misses.
Huxley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huxley slips a jab from Wauler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Wauler.
Wauler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wauler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wauler throws a hook but Huxley avoids it easily.
Wauler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wauler looks to land a left hand but Huxley moved out of range nicely.
Huxley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wauler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huxley.
Wauler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huxley.
Wauler throws a lazy right hand but Huxley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huxley slips under a jab from Wauler.
Wauler blocks a jab.
Wauler thuds a left hand into Huxley's body.
Wauler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wauler cracks a nice hook into Huxley's ribs.
Wauler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huxley.
Wauler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley misses with a body shot.
Huxley slips a jab from Wauler.
Wauler throws a combination. Huxley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wauler moves out of range as Huxley strikes.
Wauler throws a body punch but Huxley moves out of range.
Wauler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huxley finds it's way round the side to connect with Wauler's head.
It looks like Glenn Wauler has been cut.
Wauler drops Huxley with a beautiful combination! Huxley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wauler is looking for the KO!
Huxley is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huxley throws a lazy right hand but Wauler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Huxley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wauler lands a big right hand that sends Huxley crashing to the mat! Wauler stays standing though and waves Huxley back to his feet!
Huxley throws a big shot that misses.
Wauler staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Huxley - just one landing.
Wauler looks to land a right hand but Huxley moved out of range.
Huxley seems to have got his legs back now.
Huxley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Huxley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huxley with a nice cross.
A jab from Huxley misses.
Huxley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Huxley misses.
Wauler takes one on the button.
Wauler looks to throw the jab but Huxley is out of range.
Wauler punishes Huxley's body with a nice straight punch.
Huxley with a hook.
Huxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wauler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wauler misses with a hook. Huxley ducked under it nicely.
Wauler avoids the body shot from Huxley.
Wauler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huxley throws a lazy right hand but Wauler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huxley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huxley misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Wauler misses.
Wauler throws out a powerful jab.
Huxley misses the shot to the body.
Huxley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Wauler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glenn Wauler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wauler misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Wauler misses the target.
Wauler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huxley was well out of range. Poor timing from Wauler.
Huxley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wauler misses with a wild body shot.
Huxley cracks Wauler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huxley misses with a looping right.
Huxley slips under a jab from Wauler.
Wauler lands a nice looking body shot.
Huxley lands a nice shot to the body.
Wauler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wauler looks to land a left hand but Huxley moved out of range nicely.
Wauler moves out of range as Huxley strikes.
Huxley walks into a jab.
Wauler wants to clinch up but Huxley keeps it at a distance.
Huxley misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huxley blocks a jab.
Huxley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wauler lunges at Huxley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huxley's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wauler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wauler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huxley throws out a loose jab but Wauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huxley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wauler to score with a decent uppercut.
Huxley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huxley scores with a nice right hand.
Wauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Wauler misses the target.
Huxley connects with a looping right hand.
Wauler needs to keep his hands up - Huxley had a free shot at his head there.
Wauler misses with a body shot.
Wauler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huxley.
Wauler thuds a left hand into Huxley's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huxley throws a hook but Wauler blocks it.
Wauler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Huxley throws a hook but Wauler avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Huxley blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Huxley. Beautiful body shot.
Huxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Wauler missing with a left hand there. Huxley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huxley tries a head kick but it misses.
Wauler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huxley at a distance.
Wauler misses with a series of wild punches.
Wauler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huxley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wauler.
Huxley moves out of range as Wauler strikes.
Huxley throws the left hand but Wauler avoids the punch easily.
Wauler connects with a crisp jab.
Huxley staying out of range there.
Oooooh!!! Wauler has knocked Huxley down with a huge combo! Wauler steps away and waves a wobbly Huxley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Huxley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wauler throws a hook to the side of Huxley's head but Huxley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huxley lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler scores with the left hand. Huxley knows he should have avoided that one.
Huxley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wauler misses with a straight left.
Huxley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Huxley throws a hook but Wauler avoids it easily.
Huxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wauler.
Huxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Huxley misses with a two punch combination.
Wauler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Huxley throws a body punch but Wauler moves out of range.
Wauler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Wauler.
Wauler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Huxley moves out of range of the strikes.
Huxley fails to land with a series of punches.
Huxley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wauler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wauler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wauler takes a swing at Huxley's ribcage but misses.
Wauler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wauler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Huxley connects with a right hand. Wauler shakes it off.
Wauler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wauler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Wauler.
Huxley lands a leg kick that knocks Wauler off balance momentarily.
Huxley misses with a hook
and Wauler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wauler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huxley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wauler counters with a nice uppercut.
Wauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Huxley circles away.
Huxley misses with a double jab
and Wauler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huxley moves away from the strike by Wauler.
Wauler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wauler duly obliges.
Wauler misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Wauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glenn Wauler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wauler throws out the jab.
Wauler has Huxley up against the cage in a clinch.
Wauler manages to break the clinch.
Huxley lands with a good body shot.
Huxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huxley thows a body shot but no joy.
Wauler defending well as Huxley loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Wauler - just one landing.
Huxley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huxley scores with a spinning back kick!
Wauler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huxley.
Wauler scores with a nice strike.
Huxley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Huxley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Huxley lands a nice shot to the body.
Wauler lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley scores with a nice body kick.
Wauler moves away from the strike by Huxley.
Huxley throws the left hand but Wauler avoids the punch easily.
Huxley misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wauler throws a shot to the body.
Huxley scores with a decent looking hook.
Wauler lands a lovely overhand right.
Huxley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huxley 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.
Wauler throws a body punch but Huxley moves out of range.
Wauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huxley cracks Wauler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huxley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huxley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Huxley tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huxley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wauler scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler throws a looping overhand right but Huxley ducks down to avoid it.
Wauler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huxley throws a lazy uppercut
and Wauler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huxley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wauler works Huxley's body with a nice hook.
Wauler misses with a body shot.
Wauler missing with a left hand there. Huxley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wauler throws a jab when Huxley was well out of range.
Huxley lands the left hand.
Huxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wauler.
Huxley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glenn Wauler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wauler throws a jab when Huxley was well out of range.
Wauler thuds his right hand into Huxley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wauler tries to clinch but Huxley is having none of it.
Huxley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wauler misses with a straight right.
Wauler throws a hook to the side of Huxley's head but Huxley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley connects with a single shot there.
Huxley throws a body punch but Wauler moves out of range.
Huxley throws a series of punches but Wauler avoids them all with ease.
Huxley connects with a high kick.
Huxley throws the left hand but Wauler avoids the punch easily.
Wauler lands a big right hand that sends Huxley crashing to the mat! Wauler stays standing though and waves Huxley back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huxley misses with a hook. Wauler ducked under it nicely.
Huxley misses with a lunging right hand
and Wauler counters with a crisp right that sends Huxley to the canvas! Wauler follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Wauler! Glenn Wauler retains his lightweight title!
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