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SPNY 50: Rin - Styles PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spineshank - New Disease. 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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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Myers!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.
Benoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benoit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Myers misses with a body shot.
Myers takes one on the button.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Benoit slips the punch.
Benoit avoids the body shot from Myers.
Myers throws a lazy right hand but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benoit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benoit misses with a head kick.
Myers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Andrew Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Benoit counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Andrew Myers has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Benoit counters with a body kick that stops Myers in his tracks momentarily.
Benoit throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Myers is rocked!
Benoit is looking to clinch but Myers is avoiding it.
Benoit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Myers looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benoit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers is looking to score with low kicks.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Myers misses with the combination.
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Benoit counters with a good, hard body kick but Myers shrugs it off.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benoit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benoit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benoit moves out of range of the strikes.
Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benoit at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benoit checks a leg kick.
Benoit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Myers misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Myers there.
Myers throws a nice looking combination but Benoit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
Benoit slips under a jab.
Benoit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benoit walks into a left hand.
Myers thows a body shot but no joy.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
Myers fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a hook.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Myers.
Benoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Benoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benoit blocks a jab.
Myers misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Myers throws a hook but Benoit blocks it.
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 Chris Benoit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Myers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Myers scores with a jab. Benoit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Myers.
Benoit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benoit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers misses with a leg kick
and Benoit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Myers's knee momentarily.
Benoit defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Benoit wants to clinch.
Benoit blocks a jab.
Benoit slips a straight right by Myers.
Myers misses with a series of wild punches.
Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Benoit counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Benoit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Myers. Myers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Benoit does no damage.
Benoit tries to clinch but Myers is having none of it.
Benoit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Myers blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Benoit blocks a jab.
Benoit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Myers misses with a left hand
and Benoit counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers throws a chopping leg kick but Benoit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benoit wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.
Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benoit moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Benoit tries to clinch up
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myers connects with a crisp jab.
Benoit tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chris Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Benoit counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benoit with a nice cross.
Myers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benoit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Benoit.
Benoit moves away from the strike by Myers.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
Myers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Benoit counters with a series of strikes. Myers will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Myers misses.
Benoit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Myers misses.
Myers throws out a loose jab but Benoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benoit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Myers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chris Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Myers throws a hook but Benoit avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Myers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Benoit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Myers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Myers slips a jab and a cross from Benoit.
Myers misses with a leg kick
and Benoit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Myers's knee momentarily.
Benoit lands a jab to the head.
Myers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benoit tries to clinch but Myers moves out of range.
Myers misses with a looping left.
Benoit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myers.
Benoit moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Benoit counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Myers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Myers misses the jab.
Myers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benoit momentarily.
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Benoit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Myers misses with a straight left.
A big right from Myers misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Myers looks to land a combination but Benoit avoids it well.
Benoit wants to clinch but Myers slips to the side
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Myers throws a leg kick but Benoit checks it.
Myers throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
A big left from Myers misses.
Benoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benoit moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Benoit.
Benoit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers takes one to the chin there.
Benoit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benoit slips a jab and a cross from Myers.
That kick from Benoit tenderised Myers's leg. Myers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benoit clinches with his opponent.
Benoit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
Myers is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Benoit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benoit. Myers shrugs it off though.
A combination from Benoit does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benoit misses with a few strikes there.
Benoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benoit moves forwards but Myers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Myers throws a sloppy head kick
and Benoit counters with a big head kick but Myers shrugs it off.
Myers lands a nice hook to Benoit's body. Benoit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Myers - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
Benoit is looking to clinch.
Myers thows a body shot but no joy.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Benoit moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Benoit does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to move into range but Myers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Myers misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Myers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benoit - the referee stops the clock and Myers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benoit. Myers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Myers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benoit tries to clinch but Myers is having none of it.
Benoit blocks a head kick by Myers.
Myers misses with a body shot.
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benoit counters with a head kick. That will keep Myers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Myers throws a solid leg kick but Benoit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Myers.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myers throws a series of punches but Benoit avoids them all with ease.
Benoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrew Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Myers misses with a left hand
and Benoit counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Myers.
Well Benoit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Benoit!
A very excited looking Chris Benoit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ankur Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MegaDeth- This Day We FIGHT! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cyrus Sawyer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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26
142 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ankur Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyrus Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan is looking to clinch but Sawyer is avoiding it.
Sawyer drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Sawyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Sawyer lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Sawyer tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
Khan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khan has Sawyer pressed against the cage, preventing Sawyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sawyer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan is trying to break free.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan is looking to clinch but Sawyer is avoiding it.
Sawyer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sawyer is in Khan's guard.
Khan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sawyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sawyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sawyer is aware though and is defending well.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sawyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Khan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khan is working hard here to advance position.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan working a defensive guard here.
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Sawyer defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan keeping full guard, as Sawyer tries to pass.
Khan looking to control.
Sawyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sawyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sawyer has managed to get both his arms back between Khan's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan keeping moving, preventing Sawyer from controlling successfully.
Khan keeping full guard, as Sawyer tries to pass.
Khan is looking for a triangle here but Sawyer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Sawyer cracks Khan with a big elbow.
Sawyer lands a nice forearm strike.
Sawyer wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Khan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sawyer.
Sawyer scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to buck Sawyer off but Sawyer is having none of it.
Sawyer wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Sawyer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sawyer cracks Khan with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sawyer is working Khan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sawyer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan looking for a sweep but Sawyer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Khan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sawyer with a couple of short strikes.
Sawyer lands a big shot there that rocks Khan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Khan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Sawyer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sawyer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan throws a body punch but Sawyer moves out of range.
Sawyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan wants to clinch
and Sawyer counters with a series of strikes that sends Khan to the canvas! Sawyer follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Khan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sawyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Khan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sawyer landing with the ground and pound.
Sawyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan working for a triangle but Sawyer defends it easily.
Khan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sawyer defends well.
Sawyer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sawyer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sawyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khan working for a triangle but Sawyer defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sawyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sawyer cracks Khan with a solid left hand.
Sawyer trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Sawyer throws a strike but Khan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Khan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sawyer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sawyer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sawyer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sawyer working away.
Khan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sawyer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Khan is trying to control but can't.
Khan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sawyer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sawyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sawyer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sawyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khan trying to control but Sawyer postures up.
Sawyer is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
Khan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sawyer manages to move to mount!
Sawyer looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sawyer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to control but Sawyer is having none of it.
Khan regains half guard.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sawyer to get the leverage.
Cyrus Sawyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sawyer is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sawyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khan gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khan looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan wants to improve his position but instead Sawyer has moved into half guard.
Sawyer works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Sawyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sawyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khan on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Sawyer throws a low kick, looking for Khan's leg but Khan calmly moves out of range.
Ankur Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sawyer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sawyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sawyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sawyer throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sawyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sawyer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cyrus Sawyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan tries to clinch but Sawyer moves out of range.
Sawyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sawyer throws a leg kick but Khan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khan is looking to clinch but Sawyer is avoiding it.
Sawyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Sawyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ankur Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Sawyer.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Sawyer throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Khan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sawyer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ankur Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Sawyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Sawyer has Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawyer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sawyer won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khan wants to hit a switch here but Sawyer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Khan there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying desperately to improve position.
Sawyer trying to control but Khan is having none of it.
Sawyer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khan looks a forlorn figure.
Khan working to try and regain half guard.
Khan taking shots to the head.
Khan is trying to escape the mount.
Sawyer looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is bucking up trying to escape but Sawyer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sawyer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sawyer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Khan working to try and regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sawyer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sawyer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Sawyer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ankur Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sawyer prevents Khan from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sawyer cracks Khan with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Sawyer!
A very excited looking Cyrus Sawyer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seven Constanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constanza comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Back To The Primitive. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
264 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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20
233 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seven Constanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constanza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Constanza misses with the body kick
and Dias counters with an inside leg kick.
Constanza misses with a double jab
and Dias counters with a good low kick that Constanza was not able to check.
Constanza throws a hook but Dias avoids it easily.
Constanza misses with a head kick.
Dias with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constanza throws a nice looking combination but Dias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Constanza fails with a takedown attempt.
Constanza throws a right hand that misses
and Dias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias tests Constanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Constanza is rocked!
Dias looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Dias backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Constanza's temple! It sends Constanza violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Dias celebrates and the doctors try to help Constanza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Adolfo Dias!
During a confident post fight interview, Adolfo Dias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Gaffigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lahai Bangura Bangura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaffigan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All In. 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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26
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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154 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Gaffigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lahai Bangura Bangura!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangura Bangura throws a wild body kick that Gaffigan sees coming a mile off.
Gaffigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangura Bangura was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaffigan.
A combination from Gaffigan does no damage.
Bangura Bangura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bangura Bangura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura tests Gaffigan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bangura Bangura lands with a hook. Gaffigan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Bangura Bangura finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Bangura Bangura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bangura Bangura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangura Bangura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Bangura Bangura.
Gaffigan is rocked!
Bangura Bangura steps in with a hook that catches Gaffigan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bangura Bangura follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gaffigan looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahai Bangura Bangura!
A very excited looking Lahai Bangura Bangura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason McGully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
16 - 7 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason McGully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nando Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGully takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGully slips a straight right by Rafael.
Rafael changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rafael darts in and clinches McGully up against the cage.
A short right from Rafael.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rafael.
McGully breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rafael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rafael throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGully counters with a one-two to the body.
Rafael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rafael lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rafael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGully misses with a wild combination.
McGully throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rafael tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGully paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rafael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGully was well out of range. Poor timing from Rafael.
Rafael with a jab.
Rafael throws a right hand that McGully ducks under and follows up with a left that McGully also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael darts in trying to clinch
and McGully counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by McGully as he checks the leg kick.
McGully takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nando Rafael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafael with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rafael scores with a jab to the body.
Rafael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGully has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGully lands a jab.
McGully fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rafael fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGully checks it well.
Rafael lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rafael with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGully is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rafael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafael tries to sprawl but McGully drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGully is looking for a kimura but Rafael is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGully to get the leverage.
McGully tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rafael controls his leg.
Rafael tries to get to full guard but McGully has control of the leg.
McGully wants to stand up but Rafael has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McGully seems to be looking for submissions.
McGully will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rafael controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rafael manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGully wants to stand and escape but instead Rafael has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rafael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGully swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGully looking for a guillotine here but Rafael defends easily.
Rafael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rafael must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Rafael has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nando Rafael was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGully.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason McGully. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rafael throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGully on the side of the head.
Rafael misses with a hook
and McGully counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rafael!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGully stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rafael is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGully rather than just go for the knockout.
McGully closes the distance and clinches up with Rafael, looking for a takedown. McGully pushes Rafael against the cage but Rafael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rafael moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGully uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rafael.
Rafael has McGully up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Rafael dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rafael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGully fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McGully's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGully is trying to break the clinch but Rafael is controlling him.
Rafael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rafael works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGully's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rafael.
McGully is looking for a takedown.
McGully really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rafael.
McGully is trying to break the clinch but Rafael has him pressed against the cage.
Rafael dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on McGully's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rafael lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGully or not.
McGully takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGully throws a punch but it's blocked by Rafael.
Rafael lands a hook that snaps the head of McGully backwards.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
Rafael presses McGully against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rafael throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rafael working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rafael prevents a body shot from McGully.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGully is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Rafael scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh McGully is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Rafael.
McGully is looking to break free of the clinch but Rafael has double underhooks.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafael creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McGully's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McGully drops to his knees and Rafael pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Rafael!
An out of breath Nando Rafael 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fight Music D12 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vassago Ballardo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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22
219 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
225 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bones throws a lazy right hand but Ballardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballardo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballardo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Bones finds it's target.
It looks like Vassago Ballardo has been cut.
Ballardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Bones does no damage.
Ballardo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ballardo is rocked!
Bones lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ballardo - he's out on his feet here! Bones follows up with another monster hook that separates Ballardo from consciousness! Ballardo falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Bones stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonny Bones!
Jonny Bones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between I.P. Daily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). P. Daily and Jd Almanez. Almanez has chosen Rock Hood by Shinobi Ninja as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
202 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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27
190 lbs
15 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, I.P. Daily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daily tries to bum rush Almanez with a series of wild strikes but Almanez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Almanez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daily makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daily throws a head kick but Almanez moves out of range.
Daily is looking to slow Almanez down with leg kicks.
Almanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daily.
Daily scores with a leg kick.
Almanez slips under a jab from Daily.
Almanez fails with a takedown attempt.
Daily lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daily misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Daily darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Daily lands but Almanez takes it in his stride.
Daily throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Almanez on the side of the head.
Almanez throws a hook but Daily blocks it.
Daily swings widly with a right hand
enabling Almanez to counter with a crisp jab.
Almanez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daily tries to avoid it but Almanez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daily to the ground. Daily escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daily throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daily lands with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Almanez.
Nice cross by Daily.
No joy there for Daily, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daily looks to land a body kick but Almanez moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez slips a jab from Daily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almanez misses with a straight right.
Jab from Almanez.
Daily slips a jab from Almanez.
Daily uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almanez.
Daily defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Almanez.
I.P. Daily has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jd Almanez.
Daily throws a low kick but it's checked well by Almanez.
A telegraphed right hand from Almanez misses the target.
Almanez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Daily is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Almanez.
Almanez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daily misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daily missing with a left hand there. Almanez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almanez avoids the body shot from Daily.
A low kick from Daily is predictable there
and Almanez counters with a straight right hand.
Daily misses with a hook.
I.P. Daily is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almanez missing with a left hand there. Daily was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daily throws out a leg kick but Almanez moves out of range and Daily only half commits.
Daily throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almanez lands a nice shot that snaps Daily's head back.
The fighters circling - Almanez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daily lands with a nice combination. Almanez backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daily tries to work over Almanez's front leg with a kick but Almanez checks it.
Almanez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daily's waist but Daily gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almanez off to one side.
A punch combination from Daily misses.
Daily throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daily throws a push kick but Almanez slaps the foot to one side.
Almanez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Almanez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daily's head.
Daily throws a right and a left that Almanez avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almanez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daily.
Daily thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I.P. Daily dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Almanez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daily misses with a body kick.
Almanez ducks under a wild hook from Daily.
Daily throws a combination that misses
so Almanez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Almanez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Almanez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Almanez throws a big elbow that misses.
Almanez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daily is looking to stand up but Almanez isn't so interested in that idea.
Daily keeping moving, preventing Almanez from controlling successfully.
Almanez stops Daily from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daily keeping moving, preventing Almanez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez is looking to work some ground and pound but Daily has wrist control.
Almanez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daily is keeping the position for now.
Daily wants to get back to his feet but Almanez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Almanez looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A cross from Daily lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daily, as that shot connected.
Daily loads up on a big right hand but Almanez slips the punch.
Almanez moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Almanez as he connects with a hook.
I.P. Daily seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daily wants to land a leg kick but Almanez is out of range.
Daily misses with a hook.
I.P. Daily is winning the standup battle so far.
Almanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Daily with a jab.
Almanez shoots in for a takedown but Daily shows good takedown defense.
Nice jab there from Almanez.
Almanez slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almanez moves away from the strike by Daily.
Almanez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daily throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Almanez scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Almanez, as that shot connected.
Daily throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daily takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daily throws a hook but Almanez blocks it.
Daily on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Almanez throws a hook but Daily blocks it.
Daily throws a big shot that misses.
Daily looks to score with a jab to the body but Almanez is just out of range.
Almanez cracks Daily with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez cracks a nice hook into Daily's ribs.
Almanez missing with a left hand there. Daily was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Almanez.
Almanez throws a hook but Daily blocks it.
Daily lands a nice looking body shot.
Daily scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almanez checks the leg kick.
Daily swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daily displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Almanez.
Almanez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jd Almanez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Daily takes a kick to the side of the head.
Daily keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almanez.
Almanez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Daily throws a poor cross that misses
and Almanez counters with a straight right hand.
Daily connects with a looping right hand.
Daily uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almanez.
Almanez ducks under a wild hook from Daily.
Almanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Almanez throws the left hand but Daily avoids the punch easily.
Almanez throws a hook but Daily blocks it.
Daily lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Almanez.
Almanez misses with a looping left.
Almanez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Almanez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daily misses with a double jab.
Almanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Almanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Almanez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daily throws a hook to the side of Almanez's head but Almanez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Almanez misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez lands with a straight right. Daily didn't see that one coming.
Daily pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Almanez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daily throws the left hand but Almanez avoids the punch easily.
Almanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Almanez tries to work over Daily's front leg with a kick but Daily checks it.
Daily misses with an uppercut
enabling Almanez to counter with a crisp jab.
Daily tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Almanez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almanez throws a right and a left that Daily avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daily slips under a jab.
Almanez misses with a right hand
and Daily counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Daily throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daily fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almanez manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daily. Almanez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daily thows a body shot but no joy.
Almanez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daily stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Daily catches Almanez right on the button with a cross.
Almanez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Almanez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daily lands a nice shot to the body.
Daily sizes up Almanez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daily looks to land a left hand but Almanez moved out of range nicely.
Daily ducks right into an uppercut from Almanez.
Almanez throws a low kick but Daily avoids it.
Daily throws a hook to the side of Almanez's head but Almanez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daily connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almanez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daily can pounce on him.
Daily throws a lazy uppercut
and Almanez counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I.P. Daily showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daily 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I.P. Daily!
Our winner, I.P. Daily, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes into the arena with Roll Over DJ blaring out of the sound system. Matthews has chosen God & Guns as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gary Hudson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugh Matthews's chin.
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185 lbs
25 - 19 - 0 |
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33
180 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hudson.
Hudson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hudson shoots in and gets a takedown into Matthews's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hudson 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.
Hudson throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Matthews working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hudson won't allow Matthews to sweep him here.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hudson postures up.
Hudson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson connects with a couple of short punches.
Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews looking to control.
Hudson is working Matthews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.
Hudson trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Hudson trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hudson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Hudson is proving a slippery customer.
Hudson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matthews is on top in guard.
Hudson has his foot on Matthews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthews works his way back into a safe position though.
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matthews gets to his feet. Hudson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hudson doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hudson.
Matthews lands an overhand right.
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!
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews throws a combination. Hudson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hudson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hudson closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Hudson pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Hudson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hudson takes one to the side of the head.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hudson.
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 Gary Hudson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No joy there for Matthews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hudson cracks Matthews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gary Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hudson ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews connects with a crisp jab.
Matthews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hudson connects with a looping right hand.
Hudson moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Hudson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Hudson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Matthews misses.
A lazy left from Matthews finds it's target.
Gary Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews cracks Hudson with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Matthews.
Hudson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hudson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Matthews gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to control but can't.
Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.
Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hudson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hudson connects with a nice short shot to Matthews's temple.
Gary Hudson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hudson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hudson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hudson prevents Matthews from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hudson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Matthews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hudson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hudson's back!
Hudson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matthews trying to control but Hudson is having none of it.
Matthews content just to control the position here.
Matthews wants to control the pace but Hudson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hudson is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews tries to pass to full mount but Hudson defends it.
Hudson is trying to stand back up but Matthews is controlling him
Hudson wants to get back to full guard.
Hudson is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Hudson is defending well.
Hudson trying to control but Matthews postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugh Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Hudson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Hudson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hudson stalks Matthews and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matthews's face. Matthews staggers backwards, shaken.
Hudson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matthews was covering up waiting for the punch and Hudson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hudson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews pulls Hudson in close to prevent any damage.
Hudson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Hudson slips nicely into half guard.
Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
Hudson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Matthews is not content to let Hudson control the position.
Ground and pound from Hudson.
Matthews wants to control but Hudson is keeping busy.
Matthews pushes Hudson off looking to stand but Hudson dives back in and keeps control.
Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matthews is looking to escape.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matthews on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hudson working over Matthews with some ground and pound. Matthews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hudson working over Matthews with some ground and pound. Matthews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hudson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudson.
Hudson escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matthews sprawls well initially but Hudson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hudson tries to control but Matthews wriggling away.
Matthews is looking to improve his position but Hudson isn't that keen on the idea.
Hudson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson lands with some strikes.
Hudson prevents Matthews from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Hudson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hudson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Hudson!
Gary Hudson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Goc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goc comes to the cage accompanied by Two Steps From Hell - ASAP. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dixon's choice of entrance music: Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Joey Dixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Goc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goc throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Dixon.
Goc lands a right hook to the body.
Dixon tries to clinch up
and Goc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Goc ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Nice body punch from Goc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goc staying out of range there.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
Goc misses the shot to the body.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goc scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Goc attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacek Goc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dixon trying to stall but Goc improves his position.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon pushes Goc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dixon as Goc tries to tie him up.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Goc controls his hands.
Goc is looking to break free of the clinch but Dixon has double underhooks.
Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goc tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goc ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dixon gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Dixon crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goc manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon working the head and body with strikes.
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dixon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goc keeps working.
Goc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dixon lands a nice short elbow.
Dixon working the head and body with strikes.
Dixon stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goc tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Goc is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goc trying to control from the bottom.
Goc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
Goc taking some punishment here, with Dixon in his half guard.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Dixon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working Goc over with strikes.
Dixon throwing shots but Goc is blocking nicely.
Goc has hold of Dixon's hands but Dixon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dixon works his way into side control.
Dixon wants to control but Goc is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon lands a nice forearm strike.
Dixon cracks Goc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Goc explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body. Goc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon'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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goc. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Goc misses
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Goc lands a nice looking body kick.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Goc is just out of range.
Goc lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jacek Goc is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Goc's head but Goc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon jabs Goc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goc misses with a head kick.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon checks a leg kick.
Goc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dixon throws a hook but Goc blocks it.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Goc moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goc.
Goc scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Dixon throws a body punch but Goc moves out of range.
Goc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Goc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goc misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looks to clinch
and Goc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon closes the distance and pushes Goc back into the cage.
Dixon prevents Goc from breaking the clinch.
Dixon tries a body shot but Goc blocks it.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goc breaks the clinch.
Goc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dixon moves out of range as Goc throws a body kick.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goc was covering up waiting for the punch and Dixon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Goc blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Goc.
Goc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon cracks Goc with a solid left hand.
Goc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goc has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.
Joey Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.
Let's hope that Dixon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dixon working over Goc with some ground and pound. Goc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Goc trying to hold on to Dixon's head to control him but Dixon postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goc is looking to improve his position.
Dixon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goc wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.
Goc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon trying to control but Goc is working from the bottom.
Goc wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon shoots in but Goc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dixon forces Goc back against the cage and clinches.
Dixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dixon looking for a takedown.
Goc is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Dixon.
A body shot lands from Dixon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dixon has him pressed against the cage.
Goc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goc cracks the inside of Dixon's front leg.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Goc pushes him off.
Goc throws a leg kick
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goc moves away.
Goc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown. Goc tries to sprawl out of it but Dixon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacek Goc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dixon.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacek Goc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Goc moved out of range.
Dixon checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Dixon with that takedown attempt.
Goc wants to slow Dixon down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc scores with a nice body kick.
Goc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dixon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goc did well to prevent Dixon getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goc wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Goc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dixon scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon with the ground and pound but Goc uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goc trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dixon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!
A victorious Joey Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Rin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tracktor Bowling - Scars. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Rin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Styles!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rin scores with a punch to the head.
Rin throws an overhand right that lands on Styles's shoulder, as Styles tries to avoid the shot.
Styles throws a combination that misses
and Rin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xavier Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Styles.
Good exchange - Rin coming out on top.
Jab by Rin.
Rin 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.
Rin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Styles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rin lands a body shot.
Rin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Rin throws a front kick aimed at Styles's knee but Styles avoids it well.
Rin looks to land a left hand but Styles moved out of range nicely.
Rin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rin misses with an uppercut. Styles saw that one coming.
Styles slips under a jab.
Styles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Styles is looking to chop away at Rin's legs.
Rin looks to land a left hand but Styles moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles throws a leg kick but Rin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rin thows a body shot but no joy.
Rin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Rin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Styles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Styles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Styles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rin working the ground and pound but Styles is defending the strikes.
Styles tries to improve position but can't.
Styles manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Styles trying to hold on to Rin's head to control him but Rin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to get back to full guard.
Rin blocks the strikes from Styles.
Rin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rin trying to pass the guard but Styles defending well.
Styles misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styles takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Rin.
Rin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin with the ground and pound from mount.
Rin avoids the attempt from Styles to control.
Rin lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Styles that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Styles gets back to half guard.
Styles is looking to control Rin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Styles avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rin prevents Styles from improving his position.
Rin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Styles makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Styles throws a leg kick which misses Rin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rin tries to avoid it.
Styles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rin leaves Styles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Styles misses with a leg kick
and Rin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Styles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rin tries to avoid it but Styles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rin to the ground. Rin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaito Rin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Styles.
Styles connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Rin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Styles.
Styles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Styles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rin throws a lazy right hand but Styles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Styles avoids the body shot from Rin.
Rin lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Rin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Styles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rin.
Rin misses with a hook.
Rin shoots in and gets a takedown into Styles's guard.
Rin is pushing down on Styles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Styles is fighting to maintain full guard but Rin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles wants to control but Rin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rin tries to pass to full mount but Styles defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles trying to control but Rin postures up.
Styles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Styles is looking for a triangle but Rin pushes his legs off easily.
Styles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rin is aware though and is defending well.
Rin wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
Rin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rin advances to half guard.
Styles is looking to improve his position.
Styles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Styles is trying to get back to full guard.
Rin trying to control from half guard but Styles is working away.
Rin trying to mount his opponent but Styles defends it.
Styles is pressing down on Rin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Styles is looking for a triangle but Rin pushes his legs off easily.
Rin postures up in Styles's guard and throws a big left but Styles blocks it.
Rin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaito Rin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rin distracts Styles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rin passes Styles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles tries to get to full guard but Rin has control of the leg.
Rin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Styles!
Styles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rin controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Rin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Styles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Styles tries to bum rush Rin with a series of wild strikes but Rin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Styles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Styles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Styles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Styles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rin looking to control.
Styles sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Styles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rin's head.
Rin is pulling down on Styles's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rin working a defensive guard here.
Styles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Styles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Styles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rin is trying to keep Styles in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kaito Rin just wasn't active enough.
Rin walks into a stiff left hand from Styles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rin looks to throw the jab but Styles is out of range.
Rin throws the left hand but Styles avoids the punch easily.
Rin moves out of range as Styles throws a body kick.
A big left from Styles misses.
Styles misses the shot to the body.
Rin misses with a looping left.
Rin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Styles checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin scores with a nice right hand.
Styles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rin but Rin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Styles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rin circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Styles.
Rin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Styles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Styles misses with a double jab
and Rin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Styles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Styles won't allow Rin to pass to mount.
Rin works his way into full mount!
Rin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Styles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Styles is looking to escape.
Styles is desperately trying to improve his position but Rin has a good base and remains in mount.
Styles wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rin.
Styles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Styles is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Xavier Styles just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Rin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch lands to the side of Rin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Rin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rin.
Styles shoots in but no luck this time.
Xavier Styles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Rin lands with a cross.
Rin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Styles.
Rin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Rin as Styles shoots in.
Rin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Styles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Styles misses the jab.
Rin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Styles digs a good body shot into Rin's ribs.
Rin with a hook.
Rin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rin is able to avoid easily.
Styles shoots in and drives through. Rin sprawls well.
Kaito Rin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Styles.
Styles is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rin moves out of range of the body kick from Styles.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rin.
Rin gets the takedown into side control.
Rin lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Styles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Styles defending against the ground and pound.
Styles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rin swings around for an armbar but Styles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles scoring with some ground and pound.
Rin managing to control the position.
Styles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rin trying to control the position.
Styles forces his way into half guard.
Styles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Styles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rin is trying to control but can't.
Rin is refusing to be controlled, as Styles sits in half guard.
Rin tries to roll over but Styles keeps him under control.
Styles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rin wants to get back to full guard.
Styles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rin defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rin is looking to control Styles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rin avoid being mounted?
Styles prevents Rin from improving his position.
Styles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rin is just riding it out for now. Styles eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rin is looking to improve his position.
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 Kaito Rin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Styles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Styles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rin pinned against the cage. Rin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Styles walks into a straight right hand from Rin.
Styles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Styles misses with a two punch combination.
Rin blocks a low kick nicely.
Rin throws a lazy right hand but Styles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rin throws a shot to the body.
Styles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rin jabs Styles right on the nose. Styles blinks but takes it well.
Rin moves out of range of the strikes.
Styles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rin.
Rin ducks under a wild hook from Styles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles misses with a takedown attempt
and Rin counters with a left to the body.
Styles is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice straight punches there by Rin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rin.
Styles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rin.
Styles checks a low kick from Rin.
Rin dodges the punch combination from Styles.
Rin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Styles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Styles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaito Rin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Styles.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rin.
Rin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Styles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good shot there by Rin.
Styles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rin misses with a looping left.
Rin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styles was well out of range. Poor timing from Rin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a lazy right hand but Rin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rin.
Styles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rin.
Rin throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Styles connects with a solid leg kick.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rin was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Rin throws a leg kick but Styles sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Styles throws out a loose jab but Rin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles misses with a kick to the body
and Rin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Styles!
Styles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rin looking to control but Styles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Styles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles is bucking up trying to escape but Rin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Styles is trying desperately to improve position.
Styles tries to hold on but Rin postures up.
Kaito Rin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rin controlling from mount.
Styles sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to control but Rin is keeping busy.
Rin controlling the action here.
Styles is staying active underneath Rin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xavier Styles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rin trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kaito Rin.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but Rin shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaito Rin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rin 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Rin!
Kaito Rin retains his welterweight title!
Kaito Rin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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