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SPNY 100: V.Moreira - Rey PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hensel Dobrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thelonious Skunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hensel Dobrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thelonious Skunk!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skunk.
Dobrowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Dobrowski is predictable there
and Skunk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dobrowski's guard now.
Dobrowski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dobrowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skunk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skunk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skunk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skunk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dobrowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skunk throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrowski looking for a guillotine here but Skunk defends easily.
Skunk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrowski wants to sweep here but Skunk controlling him for the moment.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Dobrowski blocks nicely.
Skunk works over Dobrowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Skunk postures up in Dobrowski's guard and throws a big left but Dobrowski blocks it.
Dobrowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skunk lands a couple of digs.
Skunk wants to pass the guard but Dobrowski is keeping the position.
Dobrowski keeping moving, preventing Skunk from controlling successfully.
Skunk is in close to Dobrowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skunk wants to control from the top but Dobrowski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunk throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrowski is breathing heavily.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Dobrowski blocks nicely.
Dobrowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skunk landing some decent shots from guard.
Skunk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dobrowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skunk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skunk throws a big elbow that misses.
Skunk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunk trying to control but Dobrowski is working from the bottom.
Skunk cracks Dobrowski with a solid left hand.
Skunk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dobrowski keeping moving, preventing Skunk from controlling successfully.
Skunk drops back looking for a leg! Dobrowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dobrowski manages to kick Skunk off! Skunk jumps back into Dobrowski's guard.
Dobrowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Dobrowski blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skunk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skunk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skunk trying to control but Dobrowski is working from the bottom.
Skunk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skunk tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobrowski is retaining full guard.
Skunk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dobrowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Skunk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Skunk connects with a nice short shot to Dobrowski's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skunk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skunk trying to pass the guard but Dobrowski defending well.
Skunk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thelonious Skunk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dobrowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dobrowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Skunk shoots for a takedown but Dobrowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hensel Dobrowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skunk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dobrowski circles away.
Hensel Dobrowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thelonious Skunk.
Dobrowski gets caught napping as Skunk dives in and scores a takedown. Dobrowski manages to retain guard.
Skunk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobrowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skunk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skunk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skunk stopping the sweep attempt from Dobrowski.
Skunk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skunk trying to control but Dobrowski is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skunk scoring with some ground and pound.
Skunk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dobrowski keeping full guard, as Skunk tries to pass.
Skunk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skunk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skunk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobrowski is keeping the position for now.
Skunk wants to control from the top but Dobrowski keeps moving.
Skunk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobrowski's head.
Skunk trying to control but Dobrowski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Dobrowski blocks nicely.
Skunk cracks Dobrowski with a solid left hand.
Dobrowski has momentary wrist control but Skunk slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skunk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skunk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skunk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dobrowski dives on top into guard.
Skunk wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skunk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dobrowski won't allow Skunk to get back to his feet.
Skunk trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Skunk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skunk has control of Dobrowski's left arm, preventing Dobrowski from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Skunk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thelonious Skunk was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dobrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Skunk is just out of range.
Hensel Dobrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skunk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobrowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Dobrowski throws a right hand that Skunk ducks under and follows up with a left that Skunk also avoids with ease.
Skunk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skunk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skunk is defended easily by Dobrowski.
Skunk misses with a takedown attempt - Dobrowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thelonious Skunk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Skunk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skunk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skunk throwing strikes but missing.
Skunk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skunk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Dobrowski blocks nicely.
Skunk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobrowski's head.
Skunk scoring with some ground and pound.
Skunk lands a couple of elbows.
Skunk is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrowski has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skunk preventing the sweep.
Skunk stays in close to Dobrowski's body and controls the position.
Dobrowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skunk's guard.
Skunk looking to control.
Skunk working for a triangle but Dobrowski defends it easily.
Skunk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skunk 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skunk seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunk wants to work for an arm triangle but Dobrowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skunk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skunk working over Dobrowski with some ground and pound. Dobrowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skunk lands strikes from half guard.
Skunk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Skunk is looking to take a break and control but Dobrowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skunk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skunk lands with a punch from half guard.
Dobrowski taking some punishment here, with Skunk in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skunk lands strikes from half guard.
Skunk seems to be working for a kimura but Dobrowski defends the submission attempt.
Thelonious Skunk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skunk is keen to just control but Dobrowski is a slippery customer.
Skunk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skunk wants to pass to mount but Dobrowski is defending the position.
Skunk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skunk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Skunk lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunk wants to work for an arm triangle but Dobrowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skunk thows a huge punch but Dobrowski dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Skunk there.
Skunk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skunk moves into full mount! Dobrowski won't be happy about that!
Hensel Dobrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skunk wants to finish this one by submission but Dobrowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Skunk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skunk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thelonious Skunk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skunk 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thelonious Skunk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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154 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Manninen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maija shoots in and gets a takedown into Manninen's guard.
Maija passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maija is staying tight to Manninen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maija working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maija cracks Manninen with a big right hand but Manninen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Maija has hold of Manninen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Manninen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Maija cranks the arm and Manninen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Manninen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Taneli Maija!
Taneli Maija decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czesio Niemen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Czesio Niemen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Niemen.
A head kick misses from Niemen.
Niemen lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Dean Anderson has been cut.
Niemen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Niemen ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Niemen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemen has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Niemen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niemen throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Niemen's guard.
Niemen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Niemen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Niemen is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Niemen parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Niemen to escape.
Niemen parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Niemen to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is chipping away with strikes.
Niemen wants to get back to his feet but Anderson drags him back down.
Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Niemen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Niemen.
Niemen tries to stand but Anderson is controlling his head.
Anderson regains half guard.
Niemen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Niemen wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Anderson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemen manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson passes Niemen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Niemen's thigh. Niemen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Niemen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Niemen dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Niemen keeps moving.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson throws a strike but Niemen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niemen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niemen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niemen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Niemen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niemen throws a lazy body kick
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Niemen fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Niemen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Niemen is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niemen is keeping the position for now.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Niemen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.
Niemen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemen misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Niemen fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niemen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson 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.
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!
Niemen wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Niemen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niemen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Niemen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niemen wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Niemen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niemen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemen is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Niemen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Anderson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Niemen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niemen defends it nicely.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Niemen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dean Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson pushes down on Niemen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Niemen is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Niemen dodges it nicely.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niemen defending well though.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Niemen defends it.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson throwing shots but Niemen is blocking nicely.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niemen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Niemen dodges it nicely.
Anderson moves into full mount! Niemen won't be happy about that!
Anderson punching from mount but Niemen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Niemen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Niemen is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Niemen won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Niemen wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position.
Niemen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Niemen postures up.
Niemen wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position.
Anderson has his foot on Niemen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Niemen works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Niemen pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niemen is one step ahead there.
Czesio Niemen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niemen wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Anderson!
Dean Anderson made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Psycho - 50 Cent. Strauss has chosen Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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142 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strauss did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Strauss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randall Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Strauss is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Randall Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Strauss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strauss after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strauss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strauss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strauss gets a clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strauss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strauss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strauss pinned against the cage. Strauss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Strauss pushes him off.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Strauss, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Strauss against the cage but Strauss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Strauss throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strauss down to the mat. Strauss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Johnson is rocked!
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Strauss gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss misses with an elbow strike.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Strauss tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Strauss.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strauss after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Strauss lands a big right hand that drops Johnson! The killer instinct kicks in and Strauss finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Strauss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Strauss!
Daniel Strauss very nearly forgot to thank Biofuel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Gambit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRally comes to the cage accompanied by Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe. Gambit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dj Kool - Let Me Clear My Throat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nate MacRally could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Gambit's chin.
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224 lbs
19 - 19 - 1 |
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220 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Gambit!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRally misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacRally!
MacRally rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gambit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jason Gambit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRally blocks a leg kick.
Gambit defending well as MacRally loads up on a big left hand.
Gambit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gambit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gambit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gambit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacRally closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gambit quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacRally pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambit trying to control but MacRally postures up.
MacRally postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gambit to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRally forces Gambit back against the cage and clinches.
MacRally blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gambit scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacRally has Gambit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MacRally pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gambit tumbling to the mat - MacRally dives into Gambit's guard.
Gambit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacRally can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacRally connects with a couple of short punches.
Gambit being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambit throws his legs up looking for a submission but MacRally uses it to pass to side control.
Gambit can't do much from the bottom here.
Gambit avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacRally.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacRally working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MacRally sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gambit is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gambit tries to bench press MacRally off him but MacRally keeps the position.
MacRally scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambit regains half guard.
MacRally prevents Gambit from improving his position.
MacRally wants to take a breather but Gambit is having none of it.
Gambit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute MacRally jumps into side control!
MacRally creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
MacRally scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gambit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacRally wants to control but Gambit is keeping him busy.
Gambit trying to hold on to MacRally's head to control him but MacRally postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacRally perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gambit looking for submissions off his back.
Gambit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gambit wants to improve his position but MacRally is controlling well.
Gambit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if MacRally is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nate MacRally just wasn't active enough.
MacRally swings for the body but Gambit moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate MacRally dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gambit throws a series of punches but MacRally moves out of range.
Gambit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacRally throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gambit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacRally moves away from the strike by Gambit.
MacRally thows a body shot but no joy.
Gambit closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacRally circles away.
MacRally drives through and clinches with Gambit against the cage.
MacRally is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gambit is keeping busy.
MacRally gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
MacRally looking to pass the guard.
MacRally makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gambit is trying to control the position but MacRally postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for MacRally!
Gambit goes for an armbar but MacRally turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacRally.
MacRally controlling from the top position.
MacRally throwing strikes but missing.
Gambit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacRally wants to control from the top but Gambit keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambit is looking for a triangle here but MacRally uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gambit looking for a sweep but MacRally has passed into full mount! Oh no!
MacRally lands a couple of good shots and Gambit has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambit prevents MacRally from getting a body triangle.
Gambit just trying to survive but MacRally is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacRally scores with strikes from the back.
Good control from MacRally.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambit trying to control the hands but MacRally won't let him.
MacRally lands strikes to the head.
MacRally keeps control of the position easily here as Gambit tries to buck him off.
Gambit trying to control the hands but MacRally breaks the grip.
MacRally tries to get the hooks in deep but Gambit pushed the leg off.
MacRally softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gambit breaks MacRally's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gambit throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacRally wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambit looking to sit in guard and control but MacRally gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacRally passes Gambit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambit wants to get back to full guard but MacRally has mounted him!
MacRally wants to control the action but instead Gambit gets a body lock and reverses into MacRally's guard! Nice work!
MacRally is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate MacRally dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gambit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gambit slips under a jab.
Gambit swings for the body but MacRally moves out of range.
Gambit thows a body shot but no joy.
MacRally throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacRally shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MacRally scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacRally prevents Gambit from improving his position.
MacRally content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacRally looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacRally lands strikes from half guard.
Gambit wants to control but MacRally is keeping busy.
MacRally is trying to control the action in half guard but Gambit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gambit is looking to improve his position.
MacRally keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gambit is pressing down on MacRally's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambit throws his legs up looking for a submission but MacRally uses it to pass to side control.
Gambit is looking for a sweep.
MacRally is looking to take a break and control but Gambit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacRally creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gambit struggling a bit here.
MacRally scoring with punches from side control.
Gambit is rocked!
MacRally controls the position.
Gambit is still in real trouble! Can MacRally finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambit manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacRally's best efforts.
Gambit seems to have recovered his senses.
MacRally thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gambit's head.
MacRally is thwarting Gambit's attempts to control the position.
Gambit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gambit working for a triangle but MacRally defends it easily.
Jason Gambit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambit wants to sweep here but MacRally controlling him for the moment.
MacRally looking to pass the guard.
Gambit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nate MacRally is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gambit controls MacRally momentarily but MacRally frees himself.
Gambit looking for a guillotine here but MacRally defends easily.
Gambit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacRally escapes and throws Gambit's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gambit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambit is looking to regain half guard here but MacRally keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate MacRally showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacRally 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate MacRally!
A victorious Nate MacRally thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles has chosen Tupac - Only God Can Judge Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
10 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darrell Miles!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Rabago as he checks the leg kick.
Rabago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miles.
Rabago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Miles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miles cracks Rabago with a solid left hand.
Miles looking to pass the guard.
Miles is looking to work some ground and pound but Rabago has wrist control.
Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miles trying to control but Rabago is working from the bottom.
Rabago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rabago tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rabago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miles landing with the ground and pound.
Miles passes into half guard.
Miles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rabago is controlling Miles's trapped leg to prevent Miles from advancing to side control.
Miles working the head and body with strikes.
Miles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Miles.
Miles trying to control the action but Rabago is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rabago has hold of Miles's hands but Miles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles wants to advance to full mount but Rabago doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Miles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rabago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rabago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miles throws an elbow that misses. Rabago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miles's guard. Nice move by Rabago!
Rabago stopping the sweep attempt from Miles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rabago manages to get himself to full guard.
Miles postures up and lands a big shot to Rabago's brow.
Miles won't allow Rabago to sweep him here.
Rabago has momentary wrist control but Miles slips an elbow through the middle.
Miles throws a big elbow that misses.
Miles throwing strikes from guard but Rabago blocks nicely.
Miles wants to control from the top but Rabago keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands a couple of digs.
Miles with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabago is retaining full guard.
Miles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rabago has momentary wrist control but Miles slips an elbow through the middle.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miles scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Rabago is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Miles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rabago lands a leg kick that knocks Miles off balance momentarily.
Miles throws a right and a left that Rabago avoids nicely.
Miles throws a looping overhand right but Rabago ducks down to avoid it.
Rabago tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabago cracks Miles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rabago scores with a jab.
Miles throws a hook but Rabago blocks it.
Miles jabs Rabago right on the nose. Rabago blinks but takes it well.
Rabago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Miles misses the target.
Miles misses with a straight left.
Rabago throws a head kick but Miles moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles. Rabago does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Rabago.
Miles shoots in looking for a takedown. Rabago tries to sprawl out of it but Miles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rabago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago throws a lazy head kick
and Miles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miles throws a hook to the side of Rabago's head but Rabago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miles misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Rabago.
Rabago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabago blocks a jab.
Rabago throws a head kick but Miles moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Miles.
Rabago scores with a nice strike.
Rabago throws a push kick but Miles slaps the foot to one side.
Rabago throws a low kick but Miles moves out of range easily.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Miles throws a hook but Rabago avoids it easily.
Miles moves out of range of the leg kick from Rabago.
Miles misses with a hook. Rabago ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Adam Rabago 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!
Miles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miles blocks the body kick.
Rabago tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adam Rabago is winning the standup battle so far.
Miles misses the jab.
Miles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rabago throws a chopping leg kick but Miles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rabago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adam Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miles lands a glancing blow to the side of Rabago's head.
Rabago throws a wild body kick that Miles sees coming a mile off.
Rabago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miles misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago defending well as Miles loads up on a big left hand.
Rabago connects with a solid leg kick.
Miles looks to land a right hand but Rabago moved out of range.
Rabago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miles ducks right into an uppercut from Rabago.
Miles misses with a two punch combination.
Miles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rabago blocks a jab.
Rabago takes a swing at Miles's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Rabago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miles is breathing heavily.
Miles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rabago.
Rabago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rabago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabago throws a head kick but Miles moves out of range.
Rabago throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabago tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Miles scores with a four punch combination!
Rabago lands with an uppercut that bounces Miles off the cage and back into range.
Miles throws a series of punches but Rabago moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miles, as that shot connected.
Miles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rabago misses with a low kick as Miles jumps back.
Rabago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miles connects with a jab.
Miles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miles misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Miles misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miles misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Miles.
Miles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rabago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Rabago's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rabago throws a nice head kick!
Rabago throws a head kick that half lands.
Miles is rocked!
Miles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miles is still on wobbly legs! Can Rabago finish him?
Rabago thuds his shin into the meat of Miles's side.
Rabago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabago closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Miles! Rabago dives in looking to finish! Miles is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Rabago!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Rabago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salcedo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sail-Awolnation. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Salcedo as he connects with a hook.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salcedo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Oscar Salcedo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Salcedo.
Salcedo moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salcedo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nelson scrambles back to his feet.
Salcedo misses with a hook to the body
and Nelson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Salcedo really felt that one!
A lazy left from Salcedo finds it's target.
Salcedo clobbers Nelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Salcedo tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Nelson tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Salcedo is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Nelson buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Nelson!! Nelson is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Salcedo throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Salcedo!
Oscar Salcedo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet has chosen in your face as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuji Rikidozan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Katsuji Rikidozan has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rikidozan.
Rikidozan blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billet throws a leg kick
and Rikidozan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billet misses with a low kick.
Rikidozan misses the jab.
Rikidozan jabs Billet right on the nose. Billet blinks but takes it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Billet. Rikidozan shrugs it off though.
Rikidozan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Billet misses.
Jab by Billet.
Billet throws a lazy head kick
and Rikidozan counters with a leg kick.
Rikidozan avoids the body shot from Billet.
Rikidozan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Billet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Billet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rikidozan keeps Billet at a distance using the push kick.
Rikidozan moves out of range as Billet throws a body kick.
Billet throws a shot from downtown. Rikidozan moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikidozan scores with the left hand. Billet knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Billet misses the target.
Billet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rikidozan is out of range.
Rikidozan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rikidozan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Billet momentarily.
Billet misses with a double jab
and Rikidozan counters with a nice leg kick.
Rikidozan slips under a jab from Billet.
Billet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rikidozan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Billet is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billet looks to land a combination but Rikidozan avoids it well.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rikidozan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billet.
Rikidozan's corner calls for a 1-2. Rikidozan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Billet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Rikidozan.
Billet throws a chopping leg kick but Rikidozan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Billet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Billet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rikidozan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billet slips under a jab from Rikidozan.
A low kick from Billet is predictable there
enabling Rikidozan to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Rikidozan.
Rikidozan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rikidozan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rikidozan takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Billet.
Rikidozan tries to bum rush Billet with a series of wild strikes but Billet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billet tries a head kick but it misses.
Rikidozan throws a sloppy head kick and Billet moves out of range easily.
Billet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rikidozan is rocked!
Rikidozan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Billet gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Belin Billet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Sladkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasa Sladkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Rapp!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp misses with a hook
enabling Sladkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapp swings for the body but Sladkov moves out of range.
Rapp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sladkov misses with an uppercut
and Rapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sladkov looks to land a left hand but Rapp moved out of range nicely.
Rapp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rapp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sladkov cracks the inside of Rapp's front leg.
Rapp throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sladkov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Mitch Rapp has been cut.
Sladkov ducks under a wild hook from Rapp.
Rapp lands a lovely overhand right.
Rapp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sladkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sladkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sladkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rapp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sladkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rapp has double underhooks.
Sladkov letting Rapp take a breather here.
Rapp looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rapp lands an elbow that stopped Sladkov in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sladkov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rapp throws an elbow but misses.
Sladkov wants to break free but Rapp has control.
Sladkov tries to circle away but Rapp has him pinned against the cage.
Sladkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sladkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rapp leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rapp lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sladkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sladkov breaks from the clinch.
Sladkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sladkov misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Sladkov.
Sladkov tries to bum rush Rapp with a series of wild strikes but Rapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sladkov misses the jab.
Sladkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rapp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rapp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp throws a looping overhand right but Sladkov ducks down to avoid it.
Sladkov slips under a jab from Rapp.
Sladkov misses with a straight left.
Rapp punishes Sladkov's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Sladkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sladkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sladkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sladkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sladkov counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Rapp! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasa Sladkov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachery Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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218 lbs
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zachery Rey!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rey throws a body punch but Moreira moves out of range.
Moreira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rey eats them both and turns towards Moreira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Zachery Rey has been cut.
Moreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moreira misses with a low kick.
Rey throws an overhand right that lands on Moreira's shoulder, as Moreira tries to avoid the shot.
Rey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moreira scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moreira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rey on the side of the head.
Moreira lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moreira is looking to chop away at Rey's legs.
Moreira moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreira obliges.
Moreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moreira can't find room to land a body shot as Rey controls the action.
Rey misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Moreira.
Moreira lands a knee to the head.
Rey gets through Moreira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moreira lands a shoulder strike.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Rey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreira looking to stall.
Moreira misses with a knee to the head.
Moreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the head but Rey blocks with his arms.
Moreira takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
Rey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rey is looking to control Moreira's arms but Moreira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rey has his back to the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreira.
Moreira is struggling to control the position.
Rey missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira managing to block the knees to the body from Rey.
Rey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rey.
Moreira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreira working aggressively here.
Rey throws an elbow that misses.
Moreira is looking to control Rey's arms but Rey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moreira has his back to the cage.
Moreira scores with a shoulder strike.
Rey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moreira's face.
Rey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moreira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rey tries a knee to the head but Moreira blocks it.
Moreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rey's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Rey.
Rey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rey stalling in the clinch but Moreira improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Moreira.
Rey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moreira tries to land knees in the clinch but Rey avoids the damage to the body.
Rey works on Moreira's body with a couple of short punches.
Moreira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Moreira.
Rey looking to slow down the pace here.
Rey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moreira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rey trying to control the position but instead, Moreira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rey into the cage.
Moreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Rey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreira avoids a wild elbow strike from Rey.
Moreira is leaning against Rey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rey looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira gets through Rey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moreira trying to control the position but instead, Rey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moreira into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira has a couple of punches blocked by Rey.
Moreira is struggling to control the position.
Moreira misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Moreira.
Moreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moreira managing to block the knees to the body from Rey.
Rey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rey missing with knees to the body.
Rey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rey tries a knee to the head but Moreira blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rey can't find room to land a body shot as Moreira controls the action.
Moreira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rey.
Rey trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vieira Moreira dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moreira misses with a head kick.
Rey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Moreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moreira tries to land a body kick
and Rey counters with a one-two to the body.
Moreira misses with a body kick.
Moreira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rey gets a clinch.
Rey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moreira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreira tries to throw a body punch but Rey avoids it by throwing Moreira back against the cage.
Moreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Rey throws an elbow but it misses.
Moreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rey stalling in the clinch but Moreira improves position.
Moreira is struggling to control the position.
Rey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey tries a knee to the head but Moreira blocks it.
Moreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rey misses with a body punch.
Rey looking to throw knees to the head but Moreira is blocking nicely.
Rey lands a nice knee to the body.
Rey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moreira backwards.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the head but Rey blocks with his arms.
Moreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreira.
Rey tries a body shot but Moreira blocks it.
Rey misses with a body punch.
Moreira misses with a knee to the head.
Moreira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daniel Vieira Moreira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moreira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira lands a nice uppercut.
Rey lands a good knee to the midsection. Moreira won't want to take too many of those.
Moreira has a couple of punches blocked by Rey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rey on the inside.
Moreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rey lands a knee to the head.
Rey lands an elbow that stopped Moreira in his tracks for a moment.
Rey misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreira.
Moreira misses with a knee strike.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rey avoids it.
Moreira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rey throws a head punch that misses.
Moreira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rey throws an elbow but misses.
Moreira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Rey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreira.
Moreira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rey misses with a knee strike.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body.
Moreira misses with the head strike.
Rey misses with a knee to the head.
Moreira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rey is breathing heavily.
Moreira landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rey throws a punch but it's blocked by Moreira.
Moreira lands an uppercut.
Moreira lands with a right to the head.
Rey blocks a body shot from Moreira.
Rey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moreira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rey avoiding damage as Moreira throws knees to the body.
Moreira misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira effectively controlling the action here.
Moreira tries to throw a body punch but Rey avoids it by throwing Moreira back against the cage.
Moreira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rey blocks it with crossed arms.
Moreira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rey's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Rey.
Moreira prevents a body shot from Rey.
Moreira tries to throw a body punch but Rey avoids it by throwing Moreira back against the cage.
Moreira with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moreira.
A head punch on the inside from Moreira fails to land.
Moreira lands an uppercut.
Moreira looking to stall.
Moreira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vieira Moreira dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Moreira!
Moreira scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rey. Those never looked like landing.
Moreira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rey moves out of range of the body kick from Moreira.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moreira.
Rey moves out of range of the body kick from Moreira.
Rey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moreira. That one must have hurt.
Moreira scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniel Vieira Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey instigates a clinch.
Moreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Moreira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rey blocking some punches.
Moreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Rey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreira working aggressively here.
Rey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moreira lands a hook that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Moreira misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rey.
Moreira tries a body shot but Rey blocks it.
Rey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moreira misses with some punches.
Rey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moreira landing knees to the head.
Rey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rey tries a knee to the head but Moreira blocks it.
Moreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moreira's brow.
Moreira blocks an uppercut.
Moreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moreira with a knee to the head.
Moreira lands a left hand.
Rey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreira.
Moreira missing with knees to the body.
Moreira trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira lands a shot to the body.
Moreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reys head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rey.
Rey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Moreira to work.
Moreira lands a knee to the head.
Rey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rey misses with some punches.
Moreira blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Moreira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Rey tries to land a knee to the head but Moreira blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira lands a good knee to the midsection. Rey won't want to take too many of those.
Moreira with a knee to the head.
Rey is rocked!
Rey tries a knee to the head but Moreira blocks it.
Moreira is trying to stall.
Moreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moreira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moreira lands a left hand.
Rey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moreira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Moreira.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rey.
Rey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vieira Moreira clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moreira misses with a leg kick.
Rey checks a low kick from Moreira.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses.
Rey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moreira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rey misses with the head strike.
Rey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rey trying to stall but Moreira improves his position.
Rey tries a body shot but Moreira blocks it.
Rey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rey scores with a knee to the head.
Moreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
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!
Rey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Moreira.
Rey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rey can do to turn this around?
Moreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Moreira.
Moreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rey lands a nice elbow.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the head but Rey blocks with his arms.
Moreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Rey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreira misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreira avoids it.
Moreira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Moreira.
Moreira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Rey - that landed with a thud.
Rey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Moreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rey connects with a knee to the head.
Moreira connects with a knee to the head.
Rey misses with an elbow over the top.
Moreira cracks Rey with a nice body shot.
Rey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moreira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rey scores with a shot to the side of Moreira's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses with the head strike.
Rey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moreira blocks a body shot from Rey.
Rey is stalling here.
Rey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moreira lands a body punch.
Moreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rey blocks a body shot from Moreira.
Moreira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Moreira.
Rey misses with a knee to the head.
Rey misses with a punch on the inside.
Moreira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rey looking to slow down the pace here.
Moreira looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira can't find room to land a body shot as Rey controls the action.
Moreira blocking some punches.
Rey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moreira misses with some punches.
Moreira lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira with a knee to the head.
Moreira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moreira has a couple of punches blocked by Rey.
Moreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rey.
Moreira misses with a body punch.
Rey throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moreira tries a knee to the head but Rey blocks it.
Moreira scores with a shoulder strike.
Rey blocks a body shot from Moreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daniel Vieira Moreira will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rey takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rey misses the target.
Moreira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moreira swinging wildly here.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rey missing with knees to the body.
Moreira pushes Rey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body.
Moreira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rey blocks it with crossed arms.
Rey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!
Rey misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Rey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Rey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreira lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Moreira on the inside.
Moreira is working Rey over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moreira.
Moreira landing knees to the head.
Moreira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreira stalling in the clinch but Rey improves position.
Rey tries to stall but Moreira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreira obliges.
Moreira pushes Rey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moreira lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moreira as Rey tries to tie him up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rey obliges.
Moreira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreira misses with some punches.
Rey lands an elbow that stopped Moreira in his tracks for a moment.
Rey misses with a knee strike.
Moreira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moreira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rey blocking some punches.
Moreira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rey landing knees to the head.
Rey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moreira prevents a body shot from Rey.
Moreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Moreira looking to stall.
Rey lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moreira.
Moreira tries a knee to the head but Rey blocks it.
Rey with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rey throws an elbow but misses.
Moreira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moreira avoiding damage as Rey throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moreira blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moreira.
Rey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moreira's defenses.
Moreira lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Moreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Rey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey tries to stall but Moreira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moreira.
Moreira struggles to land a body shot inside as Rey controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rey.
Rey pushes Moreira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Moreira.
Zachery Rey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rey managing to block the knees to the body from Moreira.
Rey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moreira.
Rey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moreira tries a body shot but Rey blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Rey.
Rey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rey pushes off an throws an elbow but Moreira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rey lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Vieira Moreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moreira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Vieira Moreira!
Daniel Vieira Moreira retains his light heavyweight title!
Daniel Vieira Moreira decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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