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SFC 21: Koon vs Simba 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Vallefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buxton comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - He's A Mental Giant. Justin Vallefort is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daron Buxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Vallefort!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Vallefort.
Vallefort tries for a takedown but Buxton circles away easily
and Buxton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Buxton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Buxton moves nicely into side control.
Buxton staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Vallefort but he's now mounted!
Buxton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Buxton controlling his opponent.
Buxton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Buxton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Buxton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vallefort looks a forlorn figure.
Vallefort is bucking up trying to escape but Buxton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vallefort is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buxton content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vallefort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buxton controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Buxton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallefort tries to hold on but Buxton pushes him away.
Buxton looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Vallefort really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buxton with the ground and pound from mount.
Buxton lands a big elbow.
Vallefort swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Buxton content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Buxton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vallefort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vallefort takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buxton has managed to clinch.
Buxton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vallefort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buxton keeps control of Vallefort as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vallefort is looking for a takedown.
Vallefort is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daron Buxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Vallefort.
Buxton controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Buxton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallefort prevents the takedown attempt.
Vallefort looking to slow down the pace here.
Vallefort should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vallefort tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buxton jumps guard but Vallefort stands there with Buxton around his waist. Buxton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vallefort is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buxton is keeping busy.
Vallefort prevents the takedown attempt.
Buxton blocks a body shot from Vallefort.
Vallefort tries to work over Buxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vallefort is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vallefort has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buxton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vallefort is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Buxton to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buxton is trying to maintain a safe position but Vallefort gets an underhook and turns Buxton into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buxton is trying to break the clinch but Vallefort has him pressed against the cage.
Vallefort is pressed up against the cage. Buxton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vallefort down to the mat. Vallefort avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vallefort slips a jab and a cross from Buxton.
Vallefort shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Buxton lands.
Buxton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Buxton working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buxton takes a little break here. Vallefort wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Check out the look on Buxton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buxton takes a little break here. Vallefort wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Buxton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vallefort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buxton.
Buxton lands a jab to the nose.
Vallefort fails with the takedown.
Buxton looks to land a right hand but Vallefort moved out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buxton!
Vallefort's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buxton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vallefort scrambles back to his feet.
Buxton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vallefort on his heels. He'll look to pass Vallefort's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallefort working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Buxton has passed into half guard!
Buxton is controlling the pace.
Vallefort flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallefort wants to get back to full guard.
Buxton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Buxton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Daron Buxton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vallefort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vallefort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buxton circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Buxton.
Buxton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallefort closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buxton actively working from the bottom here.
Buxton kicks Vallefort off and gets back to his feet.
Buxton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Buxton trying to control the pace.
Daron Buxton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vallefort trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daron Buxton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Buxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vallefort tries a head kick but it misses.
Justin Vallefort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vallefort is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daron Buxton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buxton 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daron Buxton!
After the big win, Daron Buxton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Jihad Fight Gear-Outkast Infidels Version and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Death Row!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuta Yamashita!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Row scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Row working the body and head with strikes.
Row cracks Yamashita with a big elbow.
Row connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yamashita some visible discomfort.
Yamashita is trying to get back to his feet.
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!
Row working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Row working the head and body with strikes.
Row working the head and body with strikes.
Yamashita is rocked!
Yamashita on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yamashita is still in real trouble! Can Row finish him?
Row in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Yamashita looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Row turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Death Row!
A victorious Death Row thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noel Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Noel Severino has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Severino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown but Severino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Severino as he avoids it easily.
Severino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Severino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Apple.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noel Severino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Severino tries for a takedown but Apple circles away easily
and Apple counters with a big head kick but Severino shrugs it off.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple fails to land the takedown.
Severino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Severino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Severino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple tries to clinch but Severino moves away
and Severino counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Severino as Apple shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries for a takedown but Severino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Severino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apple sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Severino finds it's way through Apple's defenses.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Severino tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Severino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Severino looks to land a right hand but Apple moved out of range.
Severino has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Severino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Severino misses with a straight right.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Severino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Severino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severino defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple throws a head kick but Severino moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apple.
Severino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Apple.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Severino as he avoids it easily.
Apple wants to clinch up but Severino keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apple takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Severino stuffs the takedown.
Apple is looking to clinch but Severino is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ipad Apple will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Apple slaps away a takedown attempt from Severino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ipad Apple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Severino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apple swivels and escapes.
Severino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Severino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severino. Apple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apple fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Severino.
Apple throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ipad Apple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apple scores with a head kick. Severino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Severino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple dives in and grabs Severino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Severino pushes down on Apple's head and hops out.
Apple fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apple closes the distance and clinches.
Apple throws a head punch that misses.
Severino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Apple gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Severino pulls Apple 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Severino keeping moving, preventing Apple from controlling successfully.
Severino is looking for a triangle but Apple pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severino is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Apple has his hands clasped together but Severino extends an breaks Apple's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Severino.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Severino!
An out of breath and clearly excited Noel Severino thanked Untouchable Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Debby Snack Cakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Debby Snack Cakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Gambini!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambini tries for a takedown but Snack Cakes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snack Cakes.
Snack Cakes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snack Cakes misses with an uppercut.
Snack Cakes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snack Cakes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snack Cakes throws a good cross that connects.
Gambini shoots in and drives through. Snack Cakes sprawls well.
Snack Cakes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snack Cakes misses with a looping left.
Snack Cakes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gambini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown but Snack Cakes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Debby Snack Cakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Gambini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snack Cakes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gambini's head backwards.
Frankie Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snack Cakes as he jumps to the side.
Gambini misses with a takedown attempt - Snack Cakes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gambini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gambini blocks a jab.
Snack Cakes misses with a left hand
and Gambini counters with a three punch combo that has Snack Cakes backing up. Snack Cakes nods at Gambini to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snack Cakes misses with a series of wild punches.
Gambini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snack Cakes looks to land a combination but Gambini avoids it well.
Gambini fails with the takedown
and Snack Cakes counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snack Cakes.
Snack Cakes lands a lovely overhand right.
Snack Cakes just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gambini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snack Cakes connects with a body shot that sends Gambini's belly button to the back.
Snack Cakes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snack Cakes wants it to stay on the feet.
Snack Cakes stuffs the takedown.
Gambini looks winded!
Snack Cakes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snack Cakes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gambini is defended easily by Snack Cakes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snack Cakes misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snack Cakes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good exchange - Snack Cakes coming out on top.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown but Snack Cakes shows good takedown defense.
Snack Cakes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snack Cakes throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snack Cakes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debby Snack Cakes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gambini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Debby Snack Cakes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambini ducks under a wild hook from Snack Cakes.
A cross from Snack Cakes lands.
Gambini is rocked!
Snack Cakes flashes Gambini a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Gambini's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Gambini crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Snack Cakes punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Debby Snack Cakes!
After winning the bout, Debby Snack Cakes 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Bojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bojan has chosen Burn it Down 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Bojan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bojan shoots in looking for a takedown. Norris tries to sprawl out of it but Bojan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stan Bojan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Bojan or perhaps it was just good defense by Norris which made him look bad.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bojan.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Bojan.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Bojan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bojan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Norris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bojan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bojan is working Norris over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris can't do much from the bottom here.
Bojan is looking to take a break and control but Norris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bojan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Norris!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Bojan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norris haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Norris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bojan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojan misses with a head shot.
Bojan content just to control the position here.
Norris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bojan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bojan tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Bojan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Bojan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Norris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Stan Bojan has been cut.
Bojan clinches up against the cage.
Bojan has picked Norris up - he's going for a ride! Bojan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bojan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bojan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bojan throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
Bojan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bojan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bojan.
Bojan throws an elbow that misses. Norris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bojan's guard. Nice move by Norris!
Bojan has a closed guard, preventing Norris from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Norris manages to get himself to full guard.
Bojan wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Bojan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norris is trying to keep Bojan in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chuck Norris just wasn't active enough.
Norris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojan trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bojan advances position into side control!
Bojan is putting a hurting on Norris here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojan tries to move to mount but Norris blocks the move with his legs.
Norris is looking for a sweep.
Norris is not content to let Bojan control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bojan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Bojan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stan Bojan's cut.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Bojan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Norris tries to clinch up but Bojan circles away and keeps his distance.
Norris shoots for a double leg takedown but Bojan sprawls well. He's pushed Norris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bojan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bojan somewhat.
Bojan misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bojan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Norris did well to prevent Bojan getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris is not content to let Bojan control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bojan thows a huge punch but Norris dodges it nicely.
Bojan uses his free foot to push down on Norris's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Norris.
Bojan is looking to work his way around to Norris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan looking to control but Norris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bojan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Norris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Norris and Bojan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
Bojan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bojan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bojan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Norris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bojan but great work by Norris.
Norris stands up.
Bojan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bojan is just content to waste time from the top position. Norris takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Bojan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bojan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Bojan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Stan Bojan thanked Sparta Fightware for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mejias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MURDER MUZIK. Charles Manson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Mejias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mejias moves forwards but Manson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Luis Mejias has been cut.
Manson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mejias counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mejias drops his hands momentarily and Manson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manson scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mejias tries to clinch but Manson is having none of it.
A left and a right from Manson both land. Nice combination.
Mejias is rocked!
Mejias moves away from the strike by Manson.
Oh Mejias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mejias thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Mejias seems to have got his legs back now.
Manson misses with a left hand
and Mejias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manson lands a hook that stumbles Mejias back into the cage. Manson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mejias to the canvas! Manson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mejias has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charles Manson!
In his post fight interview, Charles Manson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chalas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Life-Eminem ft. Adam Levine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Chalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson feints and as Chalas raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chalas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Chalas has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luis Chalas!
Luis Chalas gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddle comes into the arena with Tech N9ne - Be Jealous blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Riddle scores with a four punch combination!
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Riddle slips the punch.
Riddle gets caught flat footed, as Gavin 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.
Gavin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riddle trying to keep a closed guard but Gavin is proving a slippery customer.
Gavin postures up in Riddle's guard and throws a big left but Riddle blocks it.
Riddle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gavin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gavin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riddle looking to control.
Gavin drops back looking for a leg! Riddle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddle manages to kick Gavin off! Gavin jumps back into Riddle's guard.
Gavin tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddle is retaining full guard.
Gavin wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Riddle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gavin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gavin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riddle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gavin is controlling him.
Riddle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riddle tries to get out of the position.
Gavin is working Riddle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gavin postures up and lands a big shot to Riddle's brow.
Gavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riddle is keeping the position for now.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
Gavin tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddle is retaining full guard.
Riddle managing to control the position.
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gavin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riddle throws a combination that misses
and Gavin counters with a good low kick that Riddle was not able to check.
Riddle misses with a combination
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Gavin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riddle.
Gavin slips a jab from Riddle.
Riddle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gavin counters with an outside leg kick.
Daniel Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin slips a jab and a cross from Riddle.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Riddle.
Riddle misses with a series of wild punches.
Gavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riddle.
Riddle throws a nice looking combination but Gavin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin lands with an uppercut that bounces Riddle off the cage and back into range.
Riddle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Riddle misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin tries to bum rush Riddle with a series of wild strikes but Riddle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riddle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Riddle takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Riddle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gavin counters with a low kick, right behind Riddle 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riddle is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Oh Riddle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
Riddle ducks into an uppercut from Gavin and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gavin!
A victorious Tommy Gavin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kunta Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kinte's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NATIONAL ANTHEM OF GAMBIA . Benson has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones as his entrance music. Dan Benson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kunta Kinte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Benson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kinte throws a good cross that connects.
Dan Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Kinte tenderised Benson's leg. Benson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kinte stuffs the takedown.
Kinte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benson.
Benson connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by Benson.
It looks like Kunta Kinte has been cut.
Kinte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benson in his tracks.
Benson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kinte avoids the head kick by Benson.
Nice takedown defense from Kinte. No joy for Benson on that attempt.
Benson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kinte trying to keep a closed guard but Benson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Benson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kinte to the ground. Benson is now in Kinte's guard.
Kinte being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Kinte trying to keep a closed guard but Benson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Benson shoots for a takedown but Kinte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kunta Kinte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Benson.
Kinte moves in looking to clinch but Benson pushes him off.
A big right from Benson misses.
Benson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kinte.
Kinte checks the leg kick.
Kinte wants to clinch but Benson slips to the side
and Benson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinte tries to roll over but Benson keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kinte trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benson shoots in but Kinte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benson misses with a few strikes there.
Benson shoots in but Kinte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kinte!
Benson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benson lands in his opponent's guard.
Kinte is controlling Benson's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kinte working a defensive guard but Benson passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kunta Kinte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
Kinte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kinte's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kinte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kinte is retaining full guard.
Kinte working for a triangle but Benson defends it easily.
Kinte can't keep his opponent in guard - Benson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson wants to control but Kinte is keeping him busy.
Kinte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benson's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kinte missing with strikes.
Benson covers up after that shot from Kinte.
Benson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson is trying to remain composed but Kinte is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Benson holding both Kinte 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kinte tries to get the hooks in deep but Benson pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson covering up well under a series of strikes from Kinte.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kinte's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dan Benson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kinte looking to hold on to the position here but Benson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kinte tries to free his leg and advance position but Benson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinte postures up and lands a big shot to Benson's brow.
Benson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kinte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Kinte from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunta Kinte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kunta Kinte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kinte is looking to clinch.
Kinte doesn't manage to clinch there - Benson circles away.
Benson dips to his left and cracks Kinte with an uppercut!
Benson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kunta Kinte is winning the standup battle so far.
Kinte drives through and clinches with Benson against the cage.
Kinte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kinte tries to work over Benson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kinte tries a body shot but Benson blocks it.
Kinte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kinte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinte.
Kinte lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.
Benson manages to break the clinch.
Benson tries for a takedown but Kinte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kinte scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinte is looking to clinch.
Benson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kinte moves out of range of the leg kick from Benson.
Benson feints and as Kinte raises his hands in defense, Benson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kinte wants to sweep but no luck.
Benson looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Benson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Benson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kinte pinned against the cage. Kinte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kunta Kinte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Benson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinte closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Benson counter with a right hand.
Kinte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kinte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kinte circles away.
Kinte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kinte closes the distance but Benson moves to the side
and Benson counters with a single leg into guard. Kinte didn't expect that.
Benson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinte controlling Benson's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kunta Kinte wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kinte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benson misses with an uppercut. Kinte saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dan Benson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kunta Kinte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benson shoots in and bounces Kinte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kinte pulls Benson in close to his closed guard and prevents Benson from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinte is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Kinte from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kinte is really struggling to control Benson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kunta Kinte has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kinte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinte scores with a sloppy right hand. Benson should have avoided that one.
Kinte moves away from the strike by Benson.
Kinte takes the fight into the clinch.
Benson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kinte tries to stall but Benson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kinte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benson blocking some punches.
Kinte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kinte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinte is pushing Benson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kinte prevents Benson from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kinte presses Benson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kinte lands a right hand.
Kinte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Benson has had enough of the clinch but Kinte keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Kinte leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kinte for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kinte scores with a shot to the side of Benson's head.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Kinte is controlling him.
Kinte looking to slow down the pace here.
Kinte seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Benson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kunta Kinte.
Kinte stuffs the takedown attempt from Benson. Benson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunta Kinte had his way with Dan Benson in that round.
The cut man is working on Kunta Kinte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kinte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benson.
Benson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kinte misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Benson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kinte which made him look bad.
Benson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kinte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kinte tries to close the distance and clinch but Benson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kinte misses with a head kick.
Kinte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benson's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson blocks a head kick by Kinte.
Benson missing with a left hand there. Kinte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinte.
Benson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A combination from Kinte does no damage.
Benson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kinte is trying to defend but Benson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kinte keeping control of the position.
Kinte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Benson!
Kinte sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinte trying to control but Benson is having none of it.
Benson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinte trying to control but Benson is having none of it.
Kinte thowing shots but they're missing.
Kinte wants to control the pace but Benson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kunta Kinte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kinte 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kunta Kinte!
Kunta Kinte retains his middleweight title!
Kunta Kinte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Koon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flo Simba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koon comes to the cage accompanied by Zion - Fluke. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Flo Simba was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Koon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flo Simba!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koon clinches up against the cage.
Simba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simba slaps away a takedown attempt from Koon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koon looks for a takedown but Simba sprawls well.
Koon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simba pinned against the cage. Simba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Koon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Simba as he connects with a hook.
Flo Simba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koon tries for a takedown but Simba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koon on the side of the head.
Simba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simba.
Simba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simba stuffs the takedown.
Simba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koon on the side of the head.
Koon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koon tries to clinch but Simba moves out of range.
Koon throws a hook but Simba blocks it.
Koon moves in looking to clinch but Simba pushes him off.
Koon slips a jab and a cross from Simba.
Koon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simba scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koon looks for the body kick but Simba saw that one coming.
Flo Simba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simba scores with a jab. Koon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simba stuffs the takedown.
Simba lands a really nice looking cross but Koon seems unphased.
Koon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simba.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koon's head backwards.
Koon drives through and clinches with Simba against the cage.
Simba can't break the clinch.
Koon keeps control of Simba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simba scores with a jab to the body.
Simba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Simba.
Koon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simba lands with a nice body punch.
Simba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simba scores with a shot to the body.
Simba connects with a single shot there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Koon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Koon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simba.
Simba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koon.
Simba digs a good body shot into Koon's ribs.
Koon looking to score a takedown here. Simba is defending well but Koon drives through and ends up in Simba's guard.
Koon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simba is keeping the position for now.
Koon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simba dives on top into guard.
Koon working for a triangle but Simba defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simba wants to pass the guard but Koon is keeping the position.
Simba is looking to stand up but Koon won't let him.
Koon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simba wants to control from the top but Koon keeps moving.
Simba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koon controls Simba momentarily but Simba frees himself.
Simba preventing the sweep.
Koon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simba.
Koon is trying to control the position but Simba postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simba wants to stand but Koon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Koon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Simba rolls with it to try and escape but Koon cranks on the arm and Simba is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Koon!
Dan Koon retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dan Koon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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