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Ryze 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleetus McDiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDiller comes into the arena with Shameless blaring out of the sound system. Rokky Balboa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cleetus McDiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rokky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
McDiller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Balboa doesn't manage to clinch there - McDiller circles away.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDiller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Balboa digs a right hand into McDiller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDiller's gas tank.
McDiller is breathing heavily.
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!
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
McDiller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Balboa is keeping busy.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
Balboa is working McDiller over against the cage.
McDiller blocks a body shot from Balboa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath McDiller's ribcage. McDiller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
A body shot lands from Balboa.
A right handed body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa tries to work over McDiller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiller's elbow.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
McDiller blocks a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa is working McDiller over against the cage.
Balboa pushes McDiller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa presses McDiller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but McDiller avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
Balboa tries to work over McDiller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Balboa.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but McDiller avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
Balboa works on McDiller's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa pushes McDiller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but McDiller avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
Balboa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDiller controls his hands.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDiller.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiller's elbow.
McDiller blocks a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
Balboa tries a body shot but McDiller blocks it.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDiller.
Balboa is working McDiller over against the cage.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Balboa presses McDiller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa is working McDiller over against the cage.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiller's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa lands a body shot.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath McDiller's ribcage. McDiller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokky Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McDiller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDiller wants to clinch.
Balboa gets a clinch.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath McDiller's ribcage. McDiller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but McDiller avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
McDiller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Balboa.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Balboa digs a right hand into McDiller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDiller's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDiller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa works on McDiller's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa pushes McDiller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath McDiller's ribcage. McDiller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balboa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
Balboa presses McDiller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
Balboa digs a right hand into McDiller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDiller's gas tank.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa pushes McDiller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDiller blocks a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDiller or not.
Balboa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokky Balboa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Balboa works on McDiller's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiller's elbow.
McDiller tries for a takedown but Balboa manages to get underhooks.
McDiller prevents a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath McDiller's ribcage. McDiller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries a body shot but McDiller blocks it.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but McDiller avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiller's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Balboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
Balboa is working McDiller over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa tries a body shot but McDiller blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
McDiller blocks a body shot from Balboa.
A right handed body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDiller.
Balboa presses McDiller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balboa lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Balboa.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDiller or not.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McDiller keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa tries to clinch up but McDiller circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa tries to clinch there but McDiller circles away.
Balboa wants to clinch
and McDiller counters with a body kick.
McDiller forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balboa.
McDiller blocks a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa cracks McDiller with a nice body shot.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa tries a body shot but McDiller blocks it.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDiller.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDiller controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa is leaning against McDiller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
McDiller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Balboa takes the fight into the clinch.
McDiller blocks a body shot from Balboa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but McDiller avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDiller prevents a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but McDiller avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiller's elbow.
Balboa lands a body punch.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDiller.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as McDiller controls the action.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Balboa tries a body shot but McDiller blocks it.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath McDiller's ribcage. McDiller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Balboa.
Balboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboa is working McDiller over against the cage.
McDiller blocks a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiller's elbow.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDiller prevents a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDiller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but McDiller avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
McDiller tries for a takedown but Balboa manages to get underhooks.
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDiller or not.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiller's elbow.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
Balboa works on McDiller's body with a couple of short punches.
Cleetus McDiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa digs a right hand underneath McDiller's ribcage. McDiller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Rokky Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDiller tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rokky Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 24:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokky Balboa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Azuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Winehouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Azuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Winehouse!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azuma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Winehouse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azuma takes one to the chin there.
Azuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winehouse tests Azuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winehouse cracks Azuma with a good jab.
Winehouse throws a solid leg kick but Azuma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winehouse.
Winehouse defending well as Azuma loads up on a big left hand.
Azuma cracks a nice hook into Winehouse's ribs.
Winehouse throws a body punch but Azuma moves out of range.
Azuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azuma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Winehouse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Azuma is able to avoid easily.
Azuma swings for the body but Winehouse moves out of range.
Azuma throws a hook to the side of Winehouse's head but Winehouse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winehouse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Azuma misses with a wild body shot.
Winehouse throws a leg kick but Azuma checks it.
Azuma checks a low kick from Winehouse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winehouse misses with a low kick.
Winehouse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Winehouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winehouse thinking.
Winehouse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azuma is out of range and Winehouse settles back down.
Winehouse moves out of range of the strikes.
Azuma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akira Azuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Winehouse misses the target.
Azuma cracks Winehouse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Azuma misses with a jab to the body
and Winehouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azuma is looking to wear down Winehouse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Azuma moves out of range as Winehouse strikes.
Winehouse takes a swing at Azuma's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Azuma - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azuma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winehouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Winehouse scores with a body shot.
Winehouse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winehouse wants to land a leg kick but Azuma is out of range.
Winehouse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Azuma blocks a low kick nicely.
Azuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azuma stalling.
Azuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Winehouse stalling in the clinch.
Azuma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Azuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winehouse.
Azuma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Azuma lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Azuma tries a body shot but Winehouse blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azuma digs a right hand underneath Winehouse's ribcage. Winehouse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Winehouse stalling in the clinch but Azuma improves position.
Winehouse is fighting off a takedown attempt but Azuma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Winehouse to the mat. Winehouse regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Winehouse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winehouse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Azuma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winehouse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azuma wants to pass the guard but Winehouse is keeping the position.
Winehouse can't keep his opponent in guard - Azuma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Azuma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Azuma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Azuma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Winehouse is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Winehouse is trying to improve his position.
Azuma misses with the ground and pound.
Azuma tries to score with some ground and pound. Winehouse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Azuma works to advance to full mount. Winehouse defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Azuma landing shots from mount.
Azuma scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Winehouse?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azuma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuma landing shots from mount.
Azuma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Azuma scoring with strikes but Winehouse is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Azuma.
Azuma lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Azuma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winehouse is bucking up trying to escape but Azuma cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Winehouse is rocked!
Azuma lands a big shot there that rocks Winehouse but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Winehouse is still in real trouble! Can Azuma finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Azuma! That's really hurt Winehouse and he's turned his back - Azuma keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Azuma jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Azuma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying De La Cruz's choice of entrance music: http://youtu.be/lTiAdy--FOQ. Marcus De La Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendan Conlon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus De La Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De La Cruz moves into the clinch.
De La Cruz is trying to push Conlon away but Conlon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De La Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Conlon is controlling him.
De La Cruz breaks from the clinch.
De La Cruz misses with a body shot.
Conlon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De La Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De La Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De La Cruz misses with a combination
and Conlon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conlon is defended easily by De La Cruz.
Conlon lands a jab-cross combination.
Marcus De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Cruz rushes Conlon and presses him up against the cage.
De La Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conlon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Conlon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conlon.
De La Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
De La Cruz breaks the clinch.
Conlon fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Cruz tries to clinch but Conlon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz throws a wild body kick that Conlon sees coming a mile off.
De La Cruz throws a head kick but Conlon moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conlon tries to circle away but De La Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
De La Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Conlon is controlling him.
De La Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from De La Cruz does no damage.
De La Cruz scores with a hook.
De La Cruz drives through and clinches with Conlon against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Conlon has the dominant position.
Conlon keeps control of De La Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon tries to pull guard but De La Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Conlon drops back down to his feet.
De La Cruz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conlon.
De La Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
De La Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
De La Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De La Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conlon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De La Cruz is fending him off so far but Conlon persists. Nope, De La Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from De La Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlon throws out a loose jab but De La Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
De La Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Conlon circles away.
De La Cruz pushes Conlon up against the cage in a clinch.
De La Cruz tries to break the clinch but Conlon is controlling the position.
Conlon tries to pull guard but De La Cruz won't allow it.
De La Cruz tries to circle away but Conlon has him pinned against the cage.
De La Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Conlon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De La Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conlon.
De La Cruz wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De La Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Conlon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus De La Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De La Cruz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Conlon on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conlon.
Conlon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De La Cruz misses with a wild combination.
De La Cruz clinches up with Conlon and pushes him back against the cage.
De La Cruz wants to break free but Conlon has control.
Conlon wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Conlon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Cruz breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Conlon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Conlon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De La Cruz to keep the fight standing.
De La Cruz breaks the clinch.
De La Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conlon.
Conlon gets tackled into the cage by De La Cruz. De La Cruz maintains the clinch.
De La Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conlon closes the distance and clinches up with De La Cruz, looking for a takedown. Conlon pushes De La Cruz against the cage but De La Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from De La Cruz as Conlon shoots in.
De La Cruz moves into the clinch.
De La Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Cruz instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conlon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De La Cruz is fending him off so far but Conlon persists. Nope, De La Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Conlon tries to keep at a distance but De La Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
De La Cruz manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De La Cruz misses with a double jab.
De La Cruz misses with a head kick.
De La Cruz tries to bum rush Conlon with a series of wild strikes but Conlon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcus De La Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De La Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conlon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De La Cruz but De La Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conlon cracks De La Cruz with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Conlon backpedaling.
De La Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conlon is trying to pull guard but De La Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Conlon successfully pulls guard.
Conlon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De La Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
De La Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De La Cruz defends well.
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!
Conlon wants to sweep here but De La Cruz controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De La Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus De La Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Conlon tries for a takedown but De La Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De La Cruz throws a body punch but Conlon moves out of range.
A head kick misses from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conlon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Conlon works over De La Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
De La Cruz swinging wildly here.
De La Cruz moves into the clinch.
De La Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Conlon.
Conlon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De La Cruz is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Conlon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Cruz can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De La Cruz keeps control of Conlon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conlon is trying to pull guard but De La Cruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De La Cruz manages to break the clinch.
De La Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De La Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from De La Cruz.
Marcus De La Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz throws a solid leg kick but Conlon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De La Cruz.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Cruz. Conlon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conlon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De La Cruz defends it nicely.
De La Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Marcus De La Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De La Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Conlon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Conlon finds it's target.
De La Cruz throws a series of punches but Conlon avoids them all with ease.
De La Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conlon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De La Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conlon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De La Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from De La Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Conlon connects with a body shot that sends De La Cruz's belly button to the back.
De La Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Conlon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Conlon shoots in looking for a takedown. De La Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Conlon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De La Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conlon fails with the takedown.
Conlon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlon shoots for a takedown but De La Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De La Cruz moves into the clinch.
De La Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conlon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De La Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Cruz breaks from the clinch.
De La Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De La Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brendan Conlon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conlon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus De La Cruz.
I've got De La Cruz 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus De La Cruz!
Marcus De La Cruz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Okereke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Vandergrit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
175 lbs
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20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Okereke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Vandergrit!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandergrit tries for a takedown but Okereke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Okereke stuffs the takedown attempt from Vandergrit. Vandergrit gets slowly back to his feet.
Okereke misses with the combination.
Okereke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vandergrit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okereke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jonny Okereke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Vandergrit.
Vandergrit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Okereke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vandergrit is trying to break free.
Okereke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okereke has hold of one of Vandergrit's legs. Vandergrit is fighting the takedown attempt but Okereke gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Okereke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okereke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandergrit is trying to keep Okereke in close.
Okereke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vandergrit on the ground.
Vandergrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Okereke passes Vandergrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vandergrit trying to hold on to Okereke's head to control him but Okereke postures up.
Okereke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Okereke is breathing heavily.
Vandergrit is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vandergrit is looking to clinch but Okereke is avoiding it.
Okereke throws a chopping leg kick but Vandergrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okereke throws a low kick but Vandergrit avoids it.
Vandergrit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okereke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vandergrit's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okereke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Okereke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vandergrit looking for a guillotine here but Okereke defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okereke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vandergrit is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okereke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Jonny Okereke wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vandergrit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okereke as he avoids it easily.
Okereke pushes Vandergrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Okereke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vandergrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandergrit keeping full guard, as Okereke tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandergrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okereke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okereke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandergrit working for a triangle but Okereke defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okereke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vandergrit's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Okereke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Okereke stuffs the takedown.
Okereke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Okereke misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vandergrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vandergrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Okereke controlling the position from side mount.
Vandergrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okereke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vandergrit pulls his head out easily.
Vandergrit tries to stand but can't do so whilst Okereke controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandergrit wants to take a breather but Okereke is having none of it.
Okereke tries to get to full guard but Vandergrit has control of the leg.
Okereke wants to control the action here but instead Vandergrit manages to pass to full mount!
Okereke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Okereke tries to get out of the position.
Okereke is trying to reverse the position but instead Vandergrit has taken his back - oops!
Vandergrit lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Okereke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okereke has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Vandergrit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vandergrit is persistently looking for the submission but Okereke is defending it well.
Jonny Okereke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okereke breaks Vandergrit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okereke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okereke landing some decent shots from guard.
Vandergrit looking to control.
Okereke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vandergrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vaughn Vandergrit wasn't active enough on the ground.
Okereke is looking to slow Vandergrit down with leg kicks.
Okereke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okereke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vandergrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Vandergrit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okereke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vandergrit misses with a takedown attempt
and Okereke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jonny Okereke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Vandergrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okereke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vandergrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vandergrit controls Okereke momentarily but Okereke frees himself.
Okereke tries to free his leg and advance position but Vandergrit is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okereke stands and steps away. Vandergrit gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vandergrit fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Okereke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Okereke stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Okereke.
Okereke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okereke has a takedown stuffed.
Vandergrit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okereke's waist but Okereke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vandergrit off to one side.
Vandergrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Okereke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okereke wants to clinch.
Jonny Okereke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vandergrit tries to clinch up but Okereke circles away and keeps his distance.
Vandergrit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Okereke as Vandergrit shoots in.
Jonny Okereke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Vandergrit.
Okereke instigates a clinch.
Okereke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vandergrit smiles and moves away.
Vandergrit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vandergrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okereke forces Vandergrit back against the cage and clinches.
Okereke pulls guard.
Vandergrit trying to control but Okereke is working from the bottom.
Okereke wants to stand up but Vandergrit is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandergrit preventing the sweep.
Vandergrit wants to pass the guard but Okereke is keeping the position.
Vandergrit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Okereke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vandergrit.
Okereke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vandergrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandergrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Okereke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vaughn Vandergrit wasn't active enough on the ground.
Okereke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vandergrit quickly recovers to half guard.
Vandergrit is looking to control Okereke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vandergrit avoid being mounted?
Okereke trying to control the pace.
Okereke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okereke is working for a submission of some sort.
Okereke is looking to advance position but Vandergrit won't allow it.
Vandergrit is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn Vandergrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vandergrit wants to improve his position but Okereke is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonny Okereke.
Well Okereke 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Okereke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dion Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dec Dogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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18
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dion Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dec Dogg!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watts looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dogg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watts.
Dogg lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Watts sprawling to the canvas. Dogg follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Watts hang on?
Watts is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dogg is trying for a kimura here. Watts looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dogg wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dec Dogg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Doomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arry Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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26
212 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Doomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arry Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon looks to land a combination. Doomer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Doomer shoots in for a double leg but Baratheon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baratheon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baratheon prevents Doomer from standing back up.
Baratheon wants to pass the guard but Doomer is defending well.
Baratheon lands strikes from half guard.
Doomer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baratheon.
Baratheon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doomer is trying to stand up here but Baratheon is controlling him well.
Baratheon lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomer kicks off Baratheon and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
Doomer shoots for a double leg takedown but Baratheon sprawls well. He's pushed Doomer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baratheon fails with the takedown
and Doomer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baratheon is trying to control the position but Doomer postures up.
Doomer won't allow Baratheon to sweep him here.
Doomer postures up and lands a big shot to Baratheon's brow.
Doomer throwing strikes but missing.
Doomer connects with a couple of short punches.
Doomer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doomer being controlled here momentarily.
Baratheon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baratheon wants to stand and escape but Doomer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomer preventing the sweep.
Doomer being controlled here momentarily.
Arry Baratheon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Doomer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doomer shoots for a takedown but Baratheon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Doomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomer misses with a takedown
and Baratheon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doomer's guard.
Doomer is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baratheon connects with a couple of short punches.
Doomer trying to keep a closed guard but Baratheon is proving a slippery customer.
Doomer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baratheon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baratheon postures up and lands a big shot to Doomer's brow.
Baratheon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baratheon prevents Doomer from getting back to his feet.
Baratheon wants to control from the top but Doomer keeps moving.
Baratheon is looking to work some ground and pound but Doomer has wrist control.
Baratheon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baratheon trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baratheon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doomer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doomer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baratheon working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baratheon trying to control but Doomer is working from the bottom.
Baratheon is working Doomer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doomer is looking to stand up but Baratheon isn't so interested in that idea.
Baratheon trying to control but Doomer is working from the bottom.
Baratheon throwing strikes from guard but Doomer blocks nicely.
Baratheon postures up and lands a big shot to Doomer's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baratheon trying to control but Doomer is working from the bottom.
Baratheon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baratheon lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arry Baratheon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Baratheon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratheon wants it to stay on the feet.
Baratheon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Doomer wants to get back to his feet but Baratheon drags him back down.
Doomer struggling a bit here.
Baratheon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baratheon scoring with punches from side control.
Baratheon wants to take a breather but Doomer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Baratheon.
Baratheon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baratheon won't allow Doomer to sweep him here.
Baratheon is in close to Doomer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baratheon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baratheon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doomer's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baratheon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baratheon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Doomer wants to get back to his feet but Baratheon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baratheon throwing strikes but missing.
Baratheon trying to control but Doomer is working from the bottom.
Baratheon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doomer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baratheon lands a couple of digs.
Baratheon works over Doomer with some ground and pound from guard.
Doomer has momentary wrist control but Baratheon slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doomer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baratheon landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Baratheon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baratheon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baratheon working some strikes from top position.
Baratheon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baratheon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baratheon controlling from the top position.
Baratheon trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baratheon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baratheon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doomer looking to control.
Baratheon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baratheon trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arry Baratheon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baratheon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baratheon tries to free his leg and advance position but Doomer is retaining full guard.
Baratheon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doomer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doomer is looking to sweep but instead, Baratheon has passed into half guard.
Doomer is trying to get back to full guard.
Baratheon is nestled in close to Doomer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Doomer is in trouble now - Baratheon has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Doomer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a heavy elbow.
Baratheon won't let Doomer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Baratheon lands with some strikes.
Baratheon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doomer is looking to escape.
Baratheon lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baratheon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baratheon raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arry Baratheon 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!
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doomer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baratheon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Doomer can't do much from the bottom here.
Baratheon with the ground and pound but Doomer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Baratheon prevents Doomer from standing back up.
Doomer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baratheon.
Doomer is trying to control but can't.
Baratheon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baratheon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baratheon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doomer is looking to improve his position.
Baratheon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baratheon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doomer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Baratheon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Doomer is staying active underneath Baratheon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doomer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baratheon is working away from the top position though.
Baratheon lands strikes from half guard.
Doomer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baratheon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Doomer taking some punishment here, with Baratheon in his half guard.
Baratheon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baratheon winds up and cracks Doomer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baratheon wants to take a breather but Doomer is having none of it.
Baratheon working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baratheon lands strikes from half guard.
Doomer is looking for a sweep. Baratheon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baratheon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doomer is staying active underneath Baratheon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baratheon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baratheon lands a nice short elbow.
Doomer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baratheon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baratheon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baratheon thows a huge punch but Doomer dodges it nicely.
Doomer is refusing to be controlled, as Baratheon sits in half guard.
Doomer taking some punishment here, with Baratheon in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon wants to take a breather but Doomer is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baratheon lands a nice short elbow.
Doomer is trying to stand up here but Baratheon is controlling him well.
Baratheon lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baratheon in particular looking to stall.
Doomer has hold of Baratheon's hands but Baratheon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doomer is trying to stand.
Baratheon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baratheon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doomer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baratheon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Doomer is trying to maintain the position but Baratheon is very close to passing his half guard.
Baratheon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doomer taking some punishment here, with Baratheon in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon is trying to control. Doomer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doomer wants to get back to full guard.
Baratheon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doomer trying to control here.
Baratheon is keen to just control but Doomer is a slippery customer.
Baratheon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baratheon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Doomer reverses the position - he's now on top in Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doomer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baratheon is pulling down on Doomer's head. It's preventing any offense from Doomer, at least for the moment.
Baratheon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arry Baratheon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baratheon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arry Baratheon!
A relieved looking Arry Baratheon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick comes to the cage accompanied by Gangnam Style. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Mario Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kilpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Kilpatrick throws a chopping leg kick but Gomez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kilpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilpatrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gomez blocks it with crossed arms.
Gomez is trying to stall.
Kilpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Kilpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomez.
Kilpatrick tries a knee to the head but Gomez blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
Gomez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomez is looking to control Kilpatrick's arms but Kilpatrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gomez has his back to the cage.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Kilpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gomez is trying to force a seperation but Kilpatrick has the dominant position.
Kilpatrick is working Gomez over against the cage.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Kilpatrick motions for Gomez to come forward. Kilpatrick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilpatrick shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilpatrick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Kilpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Gomez.
Kilpatrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kilpatrick takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpatrick missing with knees to the body.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kilpatrick wants to stall.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilpatrick trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez tries a body shot but Kilpatrick blocks it.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Gomez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilpatrick into the cage.
Gomez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomez avoiding damage as Kilpatrick throws knees to the body.
Kilpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gomez is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gomez obliges.
Kilpatrick taking a breather.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez scores with a shot to the body.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kilpatrick's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Kilpatrick defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Kilpatrick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kilpatrick misses.
Gomez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomez misses the jab.
Kilpatrick looks to land a body kick but Gomez moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Kilpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilpatrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Kilpatrick tries to score with a low kick but Gomez moves his leg out of the way.
Gomez 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.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilpatrick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomez's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kilpatrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kilpatrick's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gomez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Gomez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Kilpatrick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomez thows a body shot but no joy.
Kilpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
Gomez takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Gomez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilpatrick shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Gomez misses.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Kilpatrick misses with a low kick.
Kilpatrick instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilpatrick keeps control of Gomez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mario Gomez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilpatrick.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Gomez misses.
Gomez 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.
Kilpatrick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Mario Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
Gomez connects with a crisp jab.
Gomez sizes up Kilpatrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Kilpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilpatrick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Gomez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Kilpatrick misses.
Gomez throws a hook but Kilpatrick blocks it.
Kilpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez slips a jab from Kilpatrick.
Gomez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Gomez there.
Kilpatrick slips a jab from Gomez.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick 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.
Kilpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Gomez throws a hook but Kilpatrick avoids it easily.
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Kilpatrick's shoulder, as Kilpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Kilpatrick is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilpatrick misses with a body kick.
Kilpatrick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kilpatrick slips a straight right by Gomez.
Kilpatrick thows a body shot but no joy.
Kilpatrick shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Kilpatrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilpatrick shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Kilpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilpatrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Kilpatrick avoids it well.
Kilpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomez.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Kilpatrick moved out of range.
Kilpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilpatrick slips a jab from Gomez.
Gomez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Kilpatrick gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez manages to get back to half guard.
Gomez pushes Kilpatrick off and gets back to his feet.
Kilpatrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Gomez stalks Kilpatrick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kilpatrick's face. Kilpatrick staggers backwards, shaken.
Kilpatrick throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Kilpatrick's body. Kilpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Kilpatrick's head but Kilpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Kilpatrick works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Kilpatrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick that misses.
Kilpatrick cracks Gomez with an open hand slap.
Kilpatrick misses with a kick to the body.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilpatrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpatrick moves away.
Kilpatrick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping right.
Kilpatrick throws a front kick aimed at Gomez's knee but Gomez avoids it well.
Kilpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Gomez lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez scores with a jab to the body.
Kilpatrick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilpatrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilpatrick's head.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilpatrick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Gomez blocks the low kick.
Gomez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gomez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kilpatrick in his tracks.
Gomez shoots in but Kilpatrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomez's head.
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Kilpatrick.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Kilpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez slips under a jab.
Gomez cracks Kilpatrick with an open hand slap.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Kilpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gomez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilpatrick's waist but Kilpatrick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomez off to one side.
Luke Kilpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Gomez.
Kilpatrick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kilpatrick is in Gomez's guard.
Kilpatrick chips away with some ground and pound.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez tries to improve position but can't.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilpatrick taking a breather here.
Kilpatrick looking to control but instead Gomez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kilpatrick is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilpatrick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Kilpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Luke Kilpatrick did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Kilpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilpatrick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomez in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomez, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Kilpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilpatrick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomez on the side of the head.
Kilpatrick misses with a body kick.
Kilpatrick missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpatrick moves away.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Kilpatrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilpatrick on the side of the head.
Kilpatrick throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Gomez connects with the punch.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilpatrick throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
Kilpatrick looks to clinch
and Gomez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Kilpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez scores with a three punch combo!
Kilpatrick looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Kilpatrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Gomez thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Kilpatrick moved out of range.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Kilpatrick throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Kilpatrick takes one to the chin there.
Kilpatrick misses with a leg kick
and Gomez counters with an outside leg kick.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Gomez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kilpatrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Kilpatrick sprawls well.
Kilpatrick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilpatrick's head.
Gomez moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Kilpatrick lands with a cross.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilpatrick on the side of the head.
Gomez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomez works Kilpatrick's body with a nice hook.
Gomez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpatrick moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Kilpatrick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilpatrick defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilpatrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mario Gomez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Gomez blocks a head kick by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
Gomez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Kilpatrick misses with a straight left.
Kilpatrick tries to score with a low kick but Gomez moves his leg out of the way.
Kilpatrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpatrick moves away.
A swing and a miss from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Gomez swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping right.
Kilpatrick cracks Gomez with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Kilpatrick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomez is fending him off so far but Kilpatrick persists. Nope, Gomez circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Kilpatrick knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilpatrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez cracks a nice hook into Kilpatrick's ribs.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kilpatrick's head.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Kilpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Kilpatrick is out of range.
Gomez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez moves out of range as Kilpatrick throws a body kick.
Gomez misses with a low kick as Kilpatrick jumps back.
Kilpatrick lands with a cross.
Kilpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomez, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Kilpatrick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gomez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Kilpatrick tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomez avoids the damage to the body.
Gomez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kilpatrick.
Gomez working aggressively here.
Gomez looking to throw knees to the head but Kilpatrick is blocking nicely.
Gomez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kilpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilpatrick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kilpatrick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kilpatrick landing knees to the head.
Kilpatrick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kilpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Kilpatrick stalling against the cage.
Kilpatrick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilpatrick.
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Kilpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kilpatrick looking for a takedown.
Kilpatrick tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomez avoids the damage to the body.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
Mario Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kilpatricks head.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kilpatrick missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kilpatrick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kilpatrick lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick with a knee to the head.
Gomez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luke Kilpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilpatrick scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Kilpatrick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Gomez!
Mario Gomez is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Mario Gomez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Thahan Nantakarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Konovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konovalov has chosen CJClip - No reason to live but we do it as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andrey Konovalov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thahan Nantakarn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Konovalov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konovalov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nantakarn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nantakarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Konovalov misses the target.
Konovalov blocks a leg kick.
Konovalov jabs at Nantakarn's body.
Nantakarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Nantakarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Konovalov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nantakarn which made him look bad.
Konovalov takes a swing at Nantakarn's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Konovalov finds it's way through Nantakarn's defenses.
Konovalov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nantakarn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Konovalov takes the fight into the clinch.
Konovalov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nantakarn takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konovalov has clasped his hands together around Nantakarn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nantakarn dodges the ground and pound from Konovalov.
Konovalov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Nantakarn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nantakarn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konovalov on the ground.
Konovalov tries for a kimura but Nantakarn is defending well.
Konovalov in side control, throwing shots but Nantakarn defends.
Nantakarn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Konovalov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Konovalov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nantakarn to see if he's OK.
Nantakarn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nantakarn dodges the ground and pound from Konovalov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov misses with the ground and pound.
Konovalov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konovalov is trying to move to mount but Nantakarn reverses beautifully and ends up in Konovalov's guard.
Konovalov looking for a sweep. Not yet Konovalov, not yet.
Konovalov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nantakarn is aware though and is defending well.
Konovalov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nantakarn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Konovalov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov is looking for a triangle but Nantakarn pushes his legs off easily.
Konovalov trying to control the position.
Konovalov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nantakarn trying to control but Konovalov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nantakarn is really struggling to control Konovalov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nantakarn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konovalov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nantakarn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thahan Nantakarn.
Nantakarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Konovalov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Konovalov works Nantakarn's body with a nice hook.
Konovalov cracks a nice hook into Nantakarn's ribs.
Konovalov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konovalov throws a lazy right hand but Nantakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Konovalov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nantakarn rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nantakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konovalov.
Konovalov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nantakarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nantakarn throws a sloppy head kick and Konovalov moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Konovalov dominated that 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.
Konovalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nantakarn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nantakarn misses with a leg kick.
Konovalov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Konovalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konovalov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nantakarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Konovalov is out of range.
Nantakarn throws a right hand that misses
and Konovalov counters with a series of strikes. Nantakarn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Konovalov cracks Nantakarn with an open hand slap.
Konovalov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nantakarn scoring well with a low kick there.
Konovalov fails with a takedown attempt.
Konovalov scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nantakarn staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Nantakarn misses.
Konovalov shoots in for a takedown but Nantakarn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Konovalov scores with a body shot.
Konovalov blocks a leg kick.
Nantakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konovalov.
Nantakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konovalov.
Konovalov cracks Nantakarn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from Konovalov.
Andrey Konovalov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Konovalov scores with a four punch combination!
Nantakarn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Konovalov.
Nantakarn misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Konovalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Konovalov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Konovalov is looking to clinch.
Nantakarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Konovalov misses with a wild body shot.
Nantakarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konovalov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nantakarn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Konovalov.
Konovalov throws the left hand but Nantakarn avoids the punch easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Konovalov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konovalov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nantakarn tries to buck Konovalov off but Konovalov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nantakarn is avoiding damage well.
Konovalov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nantakarn is not content to let Konovalov control the position.
Konovalov landing a few strikes.
Andrey Konovalov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Konovalov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Konovalov cracks Nantakarn with a big right hand but Nantakarn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nantakarn prevents Konovalov from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nantakarn is looking for a sweep.
Konovalov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Konovalov throws an elbow but Nantakarn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Konovalov throwing strikes but Nantakarn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nantakarn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Konovalov keeps working.
Nantakarn works to advance to full mount. Konovalov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konovalov tries to improve his position but instead Nantakarn has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nantakarn is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Konovalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Konovalov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nantakarn.
Nantakarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nantakarn throws a sloppy head kick and Konovalov moves out of range easily.
Konovalov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nantakarn.
Nantakarn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nantakarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Konovalov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nantakarn scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Konovalov misses.
Konovalov connects with a right hand. Nantakarn shakes it off.
Nantakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konovalov.
Nantakarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nantakarn wants to slow Konovalov down by chopping away at his legs.
Konovalov dives in and grabs Nantakarn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nantakarn pushes down on Konovalov's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nantakarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Konovalov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Konovalov lands a jab to the head.
Andrey Konovalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konovalov wants to clinch.
Thahan Nantakarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nantakarn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nantakarn throws a head kick that Konovalov semi-blocks.
Konovalov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nantakarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Konovalov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nantakarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nantakarn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Konovalov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nantakarn tries to score with a low kick but Konovalov moves his leg out of the way.
Konovalov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Konovalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nantakarn is just out of range.
Nantakarn looks for the body kick but Konovalov saw that one coming.
Konovalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nantakarn moves away.
Nantakarn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Konovalov finds it's way round the side to connect with Nantakarn's head.
Konovalov misses the shot to the body.
Nantakarn misses with a head kick.
Konovalov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konovalov missing with a left hand there. Nantakarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konovalov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nantakarn manages to avoid it.
Konovalov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Konovalov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Konovalov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov wants to clinch.
Nantakarn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Konovalov. That snapped Nantakarn's head back.
Konovalov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nantakarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nantakarn misses with a body shot
and Konovalov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Konovalov is defended easily by Nantakarn.
Konovalov digs a good hook to Nantakarn's body.
Konovalov misses with a body shot.
Konovalov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nantakarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Konovalov lands an overhand right.
Nantakarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Konovalov misses with a wild body shot.
Konovalov swings for the body but Nantakarn moves out of range.
Nantakarn walks into a stiff left hand from Konovalov.
Konovalov takes a swing at Nantakarn's ribcage but misses.
Nantakarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Konovalov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nantakarn at a distance.
Nantakarn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konovalov throws a hook to the side of Nantakarn's head but Nantakarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Konovalov.
Nantakarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Nantakarn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Konovalov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nantakarn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Konovalov.
Nantakarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Konovalov.
Konovalov clinches.
A short left from Konovalov.
Konovalov lands a shoulder strike.
Nantakarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Konovalov lands with a light punch inside.
Konovalov jumps into guard, dragging Nantakarn to the mat.
Nantakarn wants to control from the top but Konovalov keeps moving.
Nantakarn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nantakarn trying to control the position from guard on top but Konovalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konovalov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nantakarn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thahan Nantakarn.
Konovalov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nantakarn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konovalov.
Konovalov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nantakarn.
Konovalov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nantakarn circles away.
Konovalov lands with a shot to the body.
Nantakarn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nantakarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konovalov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov staying out of range there.
Konovalov checks a leg kick.
A jab from Konovalov does it's job there.
Konovalov throws a body punch but Nantakarn moves out of range.
Nantakarn throws a head kick but Konovalov moves out of range.
Nantakarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Konovalov is out of range.
Konovalov throws a shot to the body.
Nantakarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Konovalov.
Nantakarn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Konovalov.
Konovalov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Konovalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nantakarn throws a body punch but Konovalov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov looks to land a right hand but Nantakarn moved out of range.
Konovalov connects with a jab.
Konovalov lands a slapping body shot.
Konovalov moves out of range of the body kick from Nantakarn.
Konovalov works Nantakarn's body with a nice hook.
Konovalov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Konovalov coming out on top.
Konovalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konovalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nantakarn is just out of range.
Konovalov cracks Nantakarn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nantakarn avoids the body shot from Konovalov.
Konovalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konovalov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nantakarn, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nantakarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nantakarn misses with some punches.
Konovalov stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Nantakarn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Konovalov misses with a punch on the inside.
Konovalov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Konovalov.
Konovalov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Nantakarn throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Konovalov.
Nantakarn missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konovalov decides to pull guard.
Nantakarn content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Konovalov dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Konovalov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nantakarn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Konovalov blocks a low kick nicely.
Konovalov clobbers Nantakarn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Konovalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Konovalov coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Konovalov blocks the low kick.
Konovalov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nantakarn on the side of the head.
Konovalov avoids the body shot from Nantakarn.
Nantakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konovalov.
Konovalov lunges at Nantakarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nantakarn's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konovalov lands a nice shot that snaps Nantakarn's head back.
Konovalov throws a shot to the body.
Nantakarn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Konovalov is able to avoid easily.
Konovalov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Konovalov sizes up Nantakarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Konovalov connects with a looping right hand.
Konovalov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nantakarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konovalov. Nantakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nantakarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nantakarn walks into a left hand.
Konovalov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nantakarn tries to work over Konovalov's front leg with a kick but Konovalov checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Konovalov.
Konovalov with a nice cross.
Nantakarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Konovalov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nantakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konovalov.
Nantakarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konovalov.
A head kick misses from Nantakarn.
Konovalov clobbers Nantakarn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nantakarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konovalov feints and as Nantakarn raises his hands in defense, Konovalov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Konovalov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Konovalov stopping the sweep attempt from Nantakarn.
Konovalov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nantakarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konovalov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrey Konovalov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Konovalov wants to control from the top but Nantakarn keeps moving.
Konovalov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Konovalov wants to control from the top but Nantakarn keeps moving.
Nantakarn working a defensive guard here.
Thahan Nantakarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Konovalov looking to sit in guard and control but Nantakarn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Konovalov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nantakarn passes into side control.
Konovalov struggling a bit here.
Konovalov holding on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konovalov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nantakarn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Konovalov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Konovalov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Konovalov!
Andrey Konovalov is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andrey Konovalov thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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