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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockzo has chosen I'm Just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown -by- Doctor Rockzo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Rockzo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooh!!! Cunnings has knocked Rockzo down with a huge combo! Cunnings steps away and waves a wobbly Rockzo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rockzo is rocked!
It looks like Doctor Rockzo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunnings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rockzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunnings finish him?
No joy there for Cunnings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cunnings swinging wildly here.
Rockzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cunnings as he jumps to the side.
Cunnings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockzo walks straight into a right hand from Cunnings - that's dropped him! Cunnings jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rockzo from any more punishment! Rockzo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Cunnings!
Mark Cunnings decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yorgrim Karth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juancho Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yorgrim Karth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juancho Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivera connects with a right hand. Karth shakes it off.
Karth thuds a left hand into Rivera's body.
Karth moves out of range as Rivera strikes.
Karth misses with a left hand
and Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karth misses with an uppercut.
Rivera scores with a body shot.
Karth lands with a right hand.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Karth loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Karth scores with a jab.
Karth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Karth.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Karth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
Karth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivera doesn't seem bothered though.
Karth with a nice cross.
Karth needs to keep his hands up - Rivera had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
Rivera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivera thows a body shot but no joy.
Karth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivera looks winded!
Karth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Karth.
Karth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Karth.
Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karth.
Karth lands a really nice looking cross but Rivera seems unphased.
Karth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karth misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Karth.
Rivera slips under a jab.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Karth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karth scores with a body shot.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Karth.
Karth blocks the body kick.
Karth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karth ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Karth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karth misses the shot to the body.
Karth misses with a hook
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karth.
Karth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivera in his tracks.
Karth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Karth scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karth misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivera lands a nice shot that snaps Karth's head back.
Karth misses with a jab to the body
and Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Karth. Beautiful body shot.
Karth throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karth throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivera.
Karth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karth throws a looping overhand right but Rivera ducks down to avoid it.
Rivera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rivera there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivera throws out the jab.
Karth lands with a shot to the body.
Karth throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Karth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yorgrim Karth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karth tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karth finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivera's head.
Karth misses with the combination.
Karth misses with a straight left.
Rivera walks into a stiff left hand from Karth.
Karth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karth misses with a shot to the body
and Rivera counters with a leg kick.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Karth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karth scores with a decent looking hook.
Rivera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karth backs up against the cage.
Yorgrim Karth is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karth throws a jab when Rivera was well out of range.
Rivera takes one to the chin there.
Karth lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Rivera misses with a hook. Karth ducked under it nicely.
Karth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Karth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rivera might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karth has got the better of the exchanges.
Karth connects with a single shot there.
Karth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karth takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Karth misses with a wild body shot.
Karth with a nice cross.
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!
Karth misses with a looping right.
Karth stuns Rivera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Karth throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rivera!
The fighters circling - Karth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yorgrim Karth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karth.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivera.
Rivera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karth.
Karth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karth lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Karth connects with a nice looking jab.
Karth lands a slapping body shot.
Karth connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.
Rivera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivera slips a jab from Karth.
Karth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Karth throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karth works the jab nicely.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Karth is just out of range.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Karth's shoulder, as Karth tries to avoid the shot.
Karth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karth scores with a punch to the head.
Karth blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Rivera.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karth.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karth scores with a nice strike.
Rivera staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Karth finds it's target.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rivera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karth finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivera's head.
Rivera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karth connects with a body shot.
Karth misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Karth - just one landing.
Good work by Karth as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karth throws a big shot that misses.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karth lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yorgrim Karth dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rivera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rivera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karth lands a nice looking body shot.
Karth lands with a right hand.
Karth throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karth misses the shot to the body.
Karth throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rivera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karth.
Karth misses with a looping left.
Karth scores with a jab. Rivera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karth lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivera's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karth lands a nice looking body shot.
Karth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karth takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Rivera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Karth.
Karth takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Karth lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
Rivera swings for the body but Karth moves out of range.
A jab from Karth misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karth. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Karth.
Karth thows a body shot but no joy.
Karth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karth throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karth's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karth misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
Karth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karth.
Karth just misses with a punch to the body.
Karth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Karth thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karth connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karth connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Karth.
Karth connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.
Karth misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karth swings widly with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juancho Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karth scores with a nice strike.
Rivera drops his hands momentarily and Karth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karth throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Karth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karth looks to land a left hand but Rivera moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Rivera misses.
Karth tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karth scores with a hook to the body. Rivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivera drops his hands momentarily and Karth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rivera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karth scores with a nice right hand.
Karth thuds his right hand into Rivera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karth's corner calls for a 1-2. Karth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yorgrim Karth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karth 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yorgrim Karth!
Yorgrim Karth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRally comes to the cage accompanied by Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe. Bones has chosen Fight Music D12 as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRally stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonny Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRally lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacRally.
Bones scores with a decent looking hook.
Bones throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRally staying out of range there.
MacRally looks to land a combination but Bones avoids it well.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacRally as he avoids it easily.
Bones throws a head kick that misses.
MacRally moves out of range as Bones strikes.
Bones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bones.
MacRally moves away from the strike by Bones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRally misses with a combination
and Bones counters with a nice leg kick.
MacRally connects with a crisp jab.
MacRally gets a double leg takedown into Bones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacRally stopping the sweep attempt from Bones.
Bones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacRally manages to get himself to full guard.
MacRally keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones being controlled here momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRally can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bones controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRally preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacRally working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bones.
Bones 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.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but MacRally is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacRally preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bones throwing strikes but missing.
MacRally looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bones is one step ahead there.
Bones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick by Bones misses
letting MacRally counter with a right hand.
MacRally is looking to slow Bones down with leg kicks.
Bones throws the left hand but MacRally avoids the punch easily.
Bones looks to throw the jab but MacRally is out of range.
MacRally misses with a straight right.
MacRally gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bones.
MacRally throws a series of strikes that have Bones backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones shoots in looking for a takedown. MacRally tries to sprawl out of it but Bones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacRally manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nate MacRally has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Bones.
MacRally misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bones dips to his left and cracks MacRally with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacRally!
Bones scores with a jab to the body.
Bones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacRally.
The crowd cheers as MacRally lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bones doesn't seem phased though.
MacRally tries to bum rush Bones with a series of wild strikes but Bones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bones misses with an uppercut.
Bones fails with the takedown.
MacRally has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bones.
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from MacRally misses the target.
MacRally slaps away a takedown attempt from Bones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Bones misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nate MacRally will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacRally takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nate MacRally is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Bones misses.
Bones throws a chopping leg kick but MacRally manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Bones misses.
Bones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacRally avoids it really well and circles away.
MacRally misses with a hook
and Bones counters with a nice uppercut.
MacRally takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacRally misses with the combination.
Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bones postures up.
Bones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRally wants to sweep here but Bones controlling him for the moment.
Bones throws a big elbow that misses.
Bones wants to control from the top but MacRally keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonny Bones.
MacRally defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones fails to land with a series of punches.
Bones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacRally avoids the body shot from Bones.
Bones throws a low kick but MacRally moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bones throws a low kick but MacRally avoids it.
Bones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacRallys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bones dives in and grabs MacRally's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacRally pushes down on Bones's head and hops out.
Nate MacRally has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Bones.
MacRally scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacRally thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bones's head.
MacRally lands with a punch from half guard.
Bones is looking for a sweep. MacRally is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bones is staying active underneath MacRally, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRally with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bones is trying to maintain the position but MacRally is very close to passing his half guard.
MacRally is trying to control. Bones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nate MacRally.
Bones misses with a right hand
and MacRally counters with a three punch combo that has Bones backing up. Bones nods at MacRally to acknowledge the strikes.
Bones scores with a push kick.
Bones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacRally's head backwards.
Bones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bones wants to land a leg kick but MacRally is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bones, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacRally throws a combination. Bones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacRally misses with a few strikes there.
Bones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacRally.
MacRally misses with a combination
letting Bones counter with a right hand.
MacRally throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacRally connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacRally misses with a series of wild punches.
MacRally lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nate MacRally will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
MacRally moves out of range as Bones strikes.
MacRally throws a leg kick but Bones sees it coming and moves out of range.
MacRally avoids the body shot from Bones.
Nate MacRally is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacRally moves out of range of the leg kick from Bones.
Bones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacRally looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacRally lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacRally.
MacRally throws a nice looking combination but Bones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Bones.
Bones scores with a head kick. MacRally tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
MacRally walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bones.
MacRally blocks a head kick by Bones.
MacRally loads up on a big right hand but Bones slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Bones misses its intended target.
Bones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bones misses with a kick to the body.
MacRally ducks right into an uppercut from Bones.
That kick from Bones tenderised MacRally's leg. MacRally is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacRally swinging wildly here.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but MacRally shows good takedown defense.
Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bones swings widly with a right hand
and MacRally connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacRally is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacRally's calf.
MacRally defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Bones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacRally pinned against the cage. MacRally gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nate MacRally has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Bones.
MacRally throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bones on the side of the head.
Bones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacRally lands a nice shot to the body.
MacRally cracks Bones with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacRally will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bones thows a body shot but no joy.
MacRally misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from MacRally misses.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but MacRally shows good takedown defense.
MacRally slaps away a takedown attempt from Bones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacRally fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacRally fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones connects with a right hand. MacRally shakes it off.
Bones avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacRally throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bones.
MacRally avoids the head kick by Bones.
Jonny Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacRally.
MacRally throws a series of punches but Bones moves out of range.
Nate MacRally is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacRally gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bones wants to control from the top but MacRally keeps moving.
Bones throwing strikes but missing.
Bones lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacRally looking for a sweep. Not yet MacRally, not yet.
Bones with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Bones.
I think MacRally has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slyker comes to the cage accompanied by It's Amazing by Kanye West. Russell has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Shaun Russell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Slyker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Russell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slyker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Russell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slyker scrambles back to his feet.
Slyker shoots in and drives through. Russell sprawls well.
Slyker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slyker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Slyker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slyker closes the distance and clinches up with Russell, looking for a takedown. Slyker pushes Russell against the cage but Russell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slyker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slyker is breathing heavily.
Slyker has a takedown stuffed.
Slyker shoots in looking for a takedown. Russell tries to sprawl out of it but Slyker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Russell.
Russell thuds a left hand into Slyker's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slyker on the side of the head.
Russell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Russell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Russell has knocked Slyker down with a huge combo! Russell steps away and waves a wobbly Slyker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Cain Slyker has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell tests Slyker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slyker is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Slyker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Russell moves in close and cracks Slyker with a massive right hand! Slyker, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Russell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaun Russell!
After winning the bout, Shaun Russell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Almanez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock Hood by Shinobi Ninja. Barksdale has chosen Drop The World- Lil Wayne ft. Eminem as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almanez misses with a straight left.
Almanez cracks Barksdale with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Almanez slips a straight right by Barksdale.
Almanez throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almanez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Almanez ducks down to avoid it.
Almanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Almanez tries to bum rush Barksdale with a series of wild strikes but Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barksdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Barksdale lands a nice looking body shot.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Almanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almanez missing with a left hand there. Barksdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almanez misses the jab.
Almanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Almanez misses with a hook. Barksdale ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barksdale. Almanez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barksdale.
Almanez misses with a takedown attempt - Barksdale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barksdale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barksdale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Almanez misses with a hook. Barksdale ducked under it nicely.
Barksdale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Barksdale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Almanez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Almanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barksdale.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Almanez.
Almanez throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Barksdale misses.
Almanez defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
Jermaine Barksdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almanez scores with a jab. Barksdale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale misses with a left hand
and Almanez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barksdale connects with a body shot that sends Almanez's belly button to the back.
Barksdale punishes Almanez's body with a nice straight punch.
Almanez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Almanez connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almanez.
Barksdale scores with a leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Almanez fails to land with a series of punches.
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Almanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almanez loads up on a big right hand but Barksdale slips the punch.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Almanez moved out of range.
Almanez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Almanez misses the target.
Almanez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almanez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Almanez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Almanez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Almanez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Barksdale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Almanez.
Almanez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Barksdale slips a jab from Almanez.
Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Almanez moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Almanez.
Barksdale ducks right into an uppercut from Almanez.
Barksdale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Almanez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a right hand that Almanez ducks under and follows up with a left that Almanez also avoids with ease.
Almanez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barksdale.
Almanez lands a glancing blow to the side of Barksdale's head.
Almanez throws the left hand but Barksdale avoids the punch easily.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almanez.
Almanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Almanez throws a lazy right hand but Barksdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Almanez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barksdale misses with a straight right.
Almanez clobbers Barksdale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Almanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barksdale.
A clash of legs there as Almanez blocks the low kick.
Barksdale throws a series of punches but Almanez avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jermaine Barksdale will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Almanez missing with a left hand there. Barksdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barksdale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Almanez blocks the low kick.
Almanez lands a head kick!
Almanez lands a jab to the nose.
Almanez misses with an uppercut
letting Barksdale counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Barksdale.
Almanez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barksdales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barksdale lunges at Almanez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Almanez's hand.
A big right from Almanez misses.
Barksdale slips a jab from Almanez.
Barksdale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Almanez circles away quickly and effectively.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Almanez moves away and avoids it.
Barksdale throws a right hand that misses
and Almanez counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale cracks Almanez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barksdale jabs Almanez right on the nose. Almanez blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Almanez. Those never looked like landing.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Almanez misses with a lunging right hand
and Barksdale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almanez shoots in for a takedown but Barksdale shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Almanez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Almanez.
Almanez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barksdale misses the target.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almanez manages to avoid it.
Almanez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barksdale did well to prevent Almanez getting side control.
Barksdale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barksdale keeping full guard, as Almanez tries to pass.
Almanez wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almanez won't allow Barksdale to sweep him here.
Almanez landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez is fighting to break Barksdale's control of his arms but Barksdale is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barksdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Almanez is one step ahead there.
Barksdale pulls Almanez in close to prevent any damage.
Barksdale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barksdale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almanez's guard.
Almanez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barksdale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almanez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Almanez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale connects with a couple of short punches.
Barksdale trying to control but Almanez is working from the bottom.
Barksdale is looking to stand up but Almanez won't let him.
Barksdale cracks Almanez with a solid left hand.
Barksdale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Almanez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barksdale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jermaine Barksdale has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a low kick but Almanez avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a hook. Almanez ducked under it nicely.
Almanez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barksdale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almanez.
Almanez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barksdale looks for the body kick but Almanez saw that one coming.
Almanez tries a head kick but it misses.
Almanez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Almanez tests Barksdale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale throws a body punch but Almanez moves out of range.
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Almanez misses with a lunging right hand
and Barksdale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almanez lands with a cross.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Almanez slips a jab and a cross from Barksdale.
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almanez.
Almanez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barksdale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Almanez scrambles back to his feet.
Barksdale slips a jab from Almanez.
Almanez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Almanez.
Almanez slips under a jab from Barksdale.
Almanez throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Almanez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almanez.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almanez.
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Almanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Barksdale tenderised Almanez's leg. Almanez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Almanez throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Almanez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barksdale avoids it really well and circles away.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez moves out of range as Barksdale strikes.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Almanez.
Barksdale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Almanez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almanez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almanez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barksdale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Almanez.
Almanez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Barksdale there.
Barksdale clobbers Almanez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Almanez throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almanez throws a looping overhand right but Barksdale ducks down to avoid it.
Barksdale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Almanez slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almanez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Almanez throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barksdale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Almanez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jd Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barksdale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barksdale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almanez.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almanez throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.
Barksdale throws a sloppy body shot
and Almanez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barksdale's guard.
Almanez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almanez wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
Jd Almanez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almanez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jd Almanez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barksdale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barksdale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almanez's guard.
Barksdale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jermaine Barksdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Almanez keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Barksdale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Almanez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barksdale defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throwing strikes but missing.
Barksdale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jermaine Barksdale wasn't active enough on the ground.
Almanez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almanez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barksdale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barksdale slips a straight right by Almanez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Almanez misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barksdale.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Barksdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barksdale 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Barksdale!
Jermaine Barksdale gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isei Takurata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasheed Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower. Isei Takurata is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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200 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isei Takurata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Willis!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Takurata misses the target.
Takurata looks to land a right hand but Willis moved out of range.
Willis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takurata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takurata misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takurata.
A short body shot lands from Takurata as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Takurata.
A right handed body shot lands from Takurata.
Willis tries to work over Takurata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Willis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takurata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Takurata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takurata.
Takurata misses with a body punch.
Takurata tries a body shot but Willis blocks it.
Takurata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takurata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takurata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takurata misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takurata wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Willis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takurata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Willis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Takurata quickly recovers to half guard.
Willis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takurata controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takurata sees it coming and defends easily.
Willis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Willis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takurata's head.
Takurata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Willis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
Willis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takurata is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
Willis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Willis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis wants to control but Takurata is keeping him busy.
Willis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rasheed Willis.
Willis swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Willis.
Isei Takurata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Willis as he connects with a hook.
Takurata throws a lazy uppercut
and Willis counters with a one-two to the body.
Willis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Willis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takurata avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot by Willis.
Takurata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takurata lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takurata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isei Takurata will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takurata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takurata forces Willis back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takurata.
Takurata lands a shot to the body.
Willis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takurata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Willis backwards.
Willis misses with the head strike.
Takurata lands a body punch.
Takurata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takurata misses with some punches.
Willis misses with the head strike.
Willis decides to pull guard.
Takurata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Willis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takurata manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis throws a strike but Takurata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Willis seems keen to control Takurata's posture.
Willis is looking to sinch up a triangle. Takurata throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Willis's body to avoid the submission. Willis has instead reached around Takurata's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Willis arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rasheed Willis!
An out of breath Rasheed Willis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evangelista Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emiliano Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes comes to the cage accompanied by Never Be Alone. Emiliano Vega acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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204 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evangelista Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Vega!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega feints and then cracks Nunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nunes down.
Nunes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vega lands a two punch combo.
Nunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vega checks a low kick from Nunes.
Nunes cracks Vega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vega counters with a nice leg kick.
Evangelista Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nunes misses the shot to the body.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
Nunes throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nunes wants to land a leg kick but Vega is out of range.
Vega fails to land with a series of punches.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Nunes's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Vega dives in looking to finish as Nunes flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Vega's strikes! Vega is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Nunes's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Nunes was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Vega!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Areli Durga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anti Satosari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durga comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Voodoo. Satosari has chosen Primo Victoria as his entrance music. Areli Durga had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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28
200 lbs
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197 lbs
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World class MT
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Areli Durga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Satosari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Satosari is out of range and Durga settles back down.
Satosari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durga throws a head kick that misses.
Durga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Satosari moves into the clinch.
Satosari has had enough of the clinch but Durga keeps him there for the moment.
Satosari tries to break free but Durga pushes him back against the cage.
Durga prevents Satosari from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satosari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durga backwards.
Durga trying to stall but Satosari improves his position.
Satosari throws a punch but it's blocked by Durga.
Satosari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Satosari managing to block the knees to the body from Durga.
Satosari prevents a body shot from Durga.
Satosari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satosari.
Durga misses with a low kick as Satosari jumps back.
Durga throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Durga is predictable there
and Satosari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Durga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Satosari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satosari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durga digs a good hook to Satosari's body.
Durga tries a head kick but it misses.
Durga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Satosari loads up on a big right hand but Durga slips the punch.
Satosari blocks a leg kick.
Durga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Durga counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areli Durga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Satosari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Durga misses with a series of wild punches.
Durga tries to keep at a distance but Satosari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Satosari breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Durga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Durga.
Durga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Satosari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durga misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Satosari.
Durga throws a sloppy head kick and Satosari moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Areli Durga 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.
Durga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Satosari's calf.
Durga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Satosari's sensitive parts.
Durga tries a head kick but it misses.
Durga loads up on a big right hand but Satosari slips the punch.
Satosari clinches up with Durga and pushes him back against the cage.
Satosari is trying to break the clinch but Durga has him pressed against the cage.
Durga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Satosari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga swats away the attempt to clinch by Satosari.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Satosari checks a leg kick.
Durga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Satosari on the side of the head.
Durga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Satosari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Satosari clinches up with Durga and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durga stalling in the clinch but Satosari improves position.
Durga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Satosari.
Satosari manages to break the clinch.
Durga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satosari clinches.
Satosari breaks from the clinch.
Durga moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Satosari - that landed with a thud.
Durga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Satosari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari breaks from the clinch.
Durga is looking to land body kicks.
Satosari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Durga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Durga looks to land a right hand but Satosari moved out of range.
Satosari misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Satosari blocks the low kick.
Durga misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Durga lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durga misses the body punch
and Satosari counters with a big head kick but Durga shrugs it off.
Durga is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satosari throws a right and a left that Durga avoids nicely.
Oh Durga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durga slips under a jab from Satosari.
Satosari is looking to clinch.
Durga seems to have got his legs back now.
Durga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Satosari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Satosari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durga tries a low kick but Satosari avoids it.
Durga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Satosari.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durga is looking to slow Satosari down with leg kicks.
Durga digs a good hook to Satosari's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Areli Durga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Satosari throws a head kick but Durga moves out of range.
Satosari walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durga.
Durga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durga tries to land a leg kick but Satosari saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Satosari blocks the low kick.
Durga misses with a low kick as Satosari jumps back.
Durga scoring well with a low kick there.
Durga throws a lazy body kick
and Satosari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Durga misses
and Satosari counters with a big right hand! Oh Durga is in trouble here! Satosari follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Satosari!
Our winner, Anti Satosari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rockstar-Chamillionaire. The key to victory for Jim Roberts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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33
165 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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26
154 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Peltier.
Peltier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roberts throws an off balance right hand
and Peltier moves into the clinch.
Peltier throws a head punch that misses.
Peltier tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Peltier back against the cage.
Peltier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peltier is looking for a takedown.
Peltier swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peltier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Peltier has him pressed against the cage.
Peltier stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jim Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Peltier lands a shoulder strike.
Peltier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Peltier.
Peltier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Peltier.
Peltier looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Peltier to work.
Peltier jumps guard but Roberts stands there with Peltier around his waist. Peltier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peltier tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Peltier back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peltier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Peltier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Peltier can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Peltier.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Peltier throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Peltier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Peltier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Peltier tries to pull guard but Roberts won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts letting Peltier take a breather here.
Peltier tries a body shot but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Peltier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Roberts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roberts gets caught flat footed, as Peltier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Peltier from controlling successfully.
Peltier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peltier won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peltier.
Peltier trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Peltier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peltier throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Roberts does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Peltier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peltier is looking to score with low kicks.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltier moves away.
Horrible takedown by Peltier or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts which made him look bad.
Peltier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peltier tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peltier drives through with a takedown into Roberts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peltier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peltier looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peltier's guard.
Peltier keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Peltier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peltier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts is trying to stand up here but Peltier is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltier thows a huge punch but Roberts dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peltier connects with a nice short shot to Roberts's temple.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltier on the ground.
Peltier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roberts trying to control from the bottom.
Peltier seems to be looking for submissions.
Peltier looks to score some points with some 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!
Roberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peltier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roberts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peltier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Roberts is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to control but Peltier is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jim Roberts just wasn't active enough.
Roberts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Peltier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roberts's half guard.
Peltier is looking to advance position but Roberts won't allow it.
Peltier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Peltier is controlling him
Peltier looks to land a strike but Roberts avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peltier trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Peltier postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peltier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Peltier has Roberts in his guard.
Peltier has a closed guard, preventing Roberts from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peltier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Peltier 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.
Peltier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts throws a hook but Peltier blocks it.
Peltier throws a wild body kick that Roberts sees coming a mile off.
Peltier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick.
Roberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peltier.
Peltier throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Peltier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier feints and as Roberts raises his hands in defense, Peltier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peltier is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peltier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Peltier landing with the ground and pound.
Peltier throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Peltier is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Peltier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peltier content to stall in guard here.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Peltier tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pulls Peltier in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peltier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peltier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peltier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peltier throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltier wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Peltier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts blocks a jab.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltier.
Zane Peltier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peltier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peltier thows a body shot but no joy.
Peltier slips a straight right by Roberts.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peltier.
Peltier looks for the body kick but Roberts saw that one coming.
Peltier thows a body shot but no joy.
Peltier throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltier.
Peltier throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts connects with a right hand. Peltier shakes it off.
Peltier thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Peltier saw that one coming.
Peltier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltier thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Peltier really 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.
Roberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peltier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peltier.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Peltier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peltier throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts gets caught napping as Peltier dives in and scores a takedown. Roberts manages to retain guard.
Peltier connects with a couple of short punches.
Peltier trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts pulls Peltier in to control the position.
Zane Peltier has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peltier won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Peltier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peltier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Peltier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peltier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roberts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Peltier throws a strike aimed at the side of Roberts's head but Roberts avoids it well.
Roberts wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Peltier scores with punches from side control.
Roberts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peltier tries to advance to mount but Roberts denies him.
Peltier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Roberts dodges the ground and pound from Peltier.
Peltier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peltier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts regains half guard, as Peltier was trying to land strikes.
Peltier looking for a submission but Roberts manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peltier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts wants to stand up but Peltier is controlling him.
Peltier wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Peltier throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier pushing down on Roberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peltier is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Peltier working the head and body with strikes.
Roberts is trying to stand up here but Peltier is controlling him well.
Peltier drops an elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Peltier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Peltier is pressing down on Roberts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberts is holding on for now.
Peltier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roberts is just riding it out for now. Peltier eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Peltier dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Peltier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts avoiding damage as Peltier throws knees to the body.
Peltier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Peltier jumps into guard, dragging Roberts to the mat.
Roberts won't allow Peltier to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roberts stands up from Peltier's guard - Roberts perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Peltier with that takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Peltier - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Peltier shoots in.
Jim Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Peltier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peltier blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Roberts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peltier.
Roberts throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peltier on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier thows a body shot but no joy.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peltier.
Peltier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peltier takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Peltier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peltier misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier has Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peltier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peltier has Roberts pressed against the cage.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Peltier.
Peltier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zane Peltier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peltier manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roberts passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peltier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Peltier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peltier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Peltier!
Zane Peltier is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Zane Peltier was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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