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TTFC Wednesday Night Fights 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laz Herculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Convicted Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laz Herculus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Killer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herculus looks winded!
Herculus blocks a head kick by Killer.
Killer works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herculus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Killer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killer feints and then cracks Herculus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herculus down.
Herculus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Killer counters with a right hand to the body.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Killer.
Killer steps in with a hook that catches Herculus right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Killer follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Herculus looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Convicted Killer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Ramus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen Stranglehold- by Ted Nugent as his entrance music. Cody Ramus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cody Ramus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Ramus looks for a takedown but Gunn sprawls well.
Ramus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Ramus avoids them all with ease.
Ramus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramus was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Ramus tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramus walks into a jab.
Gunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn tries for a kimura but Ramus is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn laying and praying for a moment but Ramus takes advantage and regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunn moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gunn's best efforts.
Ramus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Ramus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses. Ramus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gunn's guard. Nice move by Ramus!
Gunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramus stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.
Ramus wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramus.
Ramus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramus 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.
Ramus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramus scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn 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.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ramus has hold of Gunn's hands but Gunn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunn drops an elbow to the side of Ramus's head.
Ramus is pressing down on Gunn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramus keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Ramus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramus has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramus postures up in Gunn's guard and throws a big left but Gunn blocks it.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramus is one step ahead there.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gunn is pressing down on Ramus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramus is holding on for now.
Ramus actively working from the bottom here.
Ramus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gunn landing some decent shots from guard.
Gunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramus has his foot on Gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunn works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramus is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn advances to half guard.
Gunn is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramus actively working from the bottom here.
Ramus is not content to let Gunn control the position.
Gunn wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramus sees it coming and defends easily.
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gunn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gunn's back!
Ramus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gunn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ramus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Gunn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramus misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gunn as Ramus tries to tie him up.
Gunn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramus trying to stall but Gunn improves his position.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Cody Ramus has been cut.
Ramus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramus letting Gunn take a breather here.
Ramus scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Gunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a hook but Ramus blocks it.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramus.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Ramus shows good takedown defense.
Cody Ramus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Gunn.
Gunn shoots in and drives through. Ramus sprawls well.
Gunn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Ramus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramus shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl out of it but Ramus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunn defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gunn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramus is retaining full guard.
Ramus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn pushes down on Ramus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunn is looking for a kimura here.
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kyle Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunn.
Ramus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Gunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gunn with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn working for a submission but Ramus is keeping him at bay.
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!
Gunn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ramus turns into him and now he's in Gunn's guard.
Ramus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Ramus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gunn's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramus landing some decent shots from guard.
Gunn has an active guard here but Ramus has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cody Ramus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramus defends it nicely.
Ramus has a takedown stuffed.
Ramus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws a right hand that misses
and Ramus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kyle Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Ramus is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Cody Ramus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Ramus blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Gunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramus which made him look bad.
Cody Ramus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Gunn.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Gunn with a poor takedown
and Ramus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunn won't be happy with that.
Ramus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cody Ramus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramus is trying to get an arm triangle but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gunn sneaks back into half guard.
Ramus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gunn moves into full guard.
Ramus preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramus defends it easily.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramus lands a couple of elbows.
Gunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramus drops back looking for a leg! Gunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunn manages to kick Ramus off! Ramus jumps back into Gunn's guard.
Ramus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramus preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramus preventing the sweep.
Ramus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunn has momentary wrist control but Ramus slips an elbow through the middle.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn controls Ramus momentarily but Ramus frees himself.
Ramus connects with a couple of short punches.
Ramus is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunn is looking for a triangle here but Ramus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kyle Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramus lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Ramus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gunn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Gunn!
Kyle Gunn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Satanmury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esteban Delgado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Esteban Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Satanmury!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado throws a head kick but Satanmury moves out of range.
Satanmury instigates a clinch.
Satanmury missing with knees to the body.
Delgado is working for takedown but Satanmury is calmly controlling the position for now.
Satanmury tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delgado avoids it.
Delgado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delgado blocks the elbow strike.
Satanmury throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Delgado blocks it with crossed arms.
Delgado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delgado managing to block the knees to the body from Satanmury.
Delgado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado has hold of one of Satanmury's legs. Satanmury is fighting the takedown attempt but Delgado gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Delgado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Satanmury has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delgado has managed to get both his arms back between Satanmury's legs - danger averted.
Satanmury is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delgado is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado stays in close to Satanmury's body and controls the position.
Delgado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Satanmury keeps moving.
Satanmury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delgado tries to free his leg and advance position but Satanmury is retaining full guard.
Satanmury keeping moving, preventing Delgado from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Esteban Delgado wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Delgado dives in and grabs Satanmury's left leg, looking for a takedown. Satanmury pushes down on Delgado's head and hops out.
Satanmury wants to clinch up but Delgado keeps it at a distance.
Satanmury scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Satanmury swivels and escapes.
Satanmury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satanmury lands a jab.
Satanmury cracks Delgado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Satanmury looks to clinch
and Delgado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Satanmury!
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!
Satanmury is trying to work for a sweep but Delgado has mounted him!
Delgado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Delgado lands with some strikes.
Satanmury keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado with good strikes from the mount here!
Satanmury is looking to get to half guard.
Delgado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Satanmury is looking to escape.
Satanmury is wriggling around trying to escape.
Satanmury is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Delgado lands a heavy elbow.
Delgado putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado prevents Satanmury from getting the reversal.
Delgado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Satanmury keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Delgado scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Satanmury?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delgado lands a big elbow.
Satanmury is wriggling around trying to escape.
Delgado landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delgado controlling from the full mount.
Delgado lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Delgado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Delgado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Satanmury tries to close the distance and clinch but Delgado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Satanmury is looking to clinch.
Satanmury is looking to clinch.
Delgado avoids the body shot from Satanmury.
Satanmury takes one to the chin there.
Satanmury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delgado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delgado thuds his right hand into Satanmury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Delgado. No joy for Satanmury on that attempt.
Delgado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Satanmury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delgado jabs Satanmury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Satanmury.
Delgado throws a hook but Satanmury avoids it easily.
Satanmury slips under a jab from Delgado.
Satanmury shoots and misses
and Delgado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delgado.
Esteban Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Satanmury.
Satanmury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delgado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delgado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Delgado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delgado stopping the sweep attempt from Satanmury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Satanmury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delgado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delgado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Delgado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Satanmury has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delgado has managed to get both his arms back between Satanmury's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado stays in close to Satanmury's body and controls the position.
Delgado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Satanmury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delgado defends it easily.
Delgado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satanmury is keeping the position for now.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Satanmury keeps moving.
Delgado with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Satanmury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satanmury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delgado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delgado trying to control but Satanmury is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delgado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Delgado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Satanmury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Satanmury connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Delgado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Delgado stuffs the takedown attempt from Satanmury. Satanmury gets slowly back to his feet.
Delgado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satanmury moves away.
Delgado blocks a jab.
Satanmury tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delgado swivels and escapes.
Satanmury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Satanmury is looking to clinch.
Christian Satanmury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanmury scores with a leg kick.
Satanmury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Satanmury misses its intended target.
Satanmury drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delgado wants to sweep here but Satanmury controlling him for the moment.
Satanmury landing with the ground and pound.
Satanmury postures up.
Satanmury has gone for a leg lock! Delgado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Satanmury's guard.
Delgado scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury has his foot on Delgado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delgado works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Satanmury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satanmury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delgado defends it easily.
Satanmury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delgado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delgado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Satanmury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delgado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is in close to Satanmury's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Delgado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Satanmury has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delgado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Delgado controlling from the top position.
Esteban Delgado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delgado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Satanmury is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Satanmury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Satanmury looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Satanmury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delgado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delgado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Christian Satanmury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satanmury has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delgado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Delgado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Satanmury.
I think Delgado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Delgado!
Esteban Delgado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Napalm Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Distacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napalm Chief has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Napalm Chief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chief. Distacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Distacio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chief on the side of the head.
Distacio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chief avoids the body shot from Distacio.
Distacio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chief as he avoids it easily.
Distacio misses with a takedown attempt - Chief sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Distacio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Harry Distacio has been cut.
Chief throws a leg kick that is checked
and Distacio counters with a shoot takedown. Chief fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chief working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Distacio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Distacio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chief utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chief escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Distacio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chief is pulling down on Distacio's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chief utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Distacio controlling from the top position.
Chief throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Distacio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Distacio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chief is trying to control the position but Distacio postures up.
Distacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Chief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chief has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Distacio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Distacio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Distacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Chief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Distacio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chief throws a hook but Distacio avoids it easily.
Napalm Chief is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Distacio.
Chief throws a looping overhand right but Distacio ducks down to avoid it.
Distacio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Napalm Chief has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Distacio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distacio throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chief uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Distacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chief was well out of range. Poor timing from Distacio.
Chief tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Distacio throws a push kick but Chief slaps the foot to one side.
Chief throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Distacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chief.
Distacio slips a jab from Chief.
Distacio tries a head kick but it misses.
Chief throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Distacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chief throws a hook to the side of Distacio's head but Distacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Distacio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chief scores with a nice right hand.
Distacio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Distacio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chief checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chief takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chief shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chief connects with a solid leg kick.
Distacio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Distacio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chief moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Distacio is rocked!
Chief measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Distacio! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Napalm Chief!
An out of breath Napalm Chief thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obasi's entrance music is Overkill. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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152 lbs
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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
32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Solomon Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hossein does it's job there.
Obasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obasi connects with the punch.
Hossein misses with a hook.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obasi, right into the meat.
Obasi ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Obasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obasi swings for the body but Hossein moves out of range.
Obasi moves away from the strike by Hossein.
Obasi avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Obasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obasi lands a right hook to the body.
Obasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hossein.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obasi misses with a kick to the body.
Hossein misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Obasi.
A head kick misses from Hossein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obasi. That's going to slow Hossein down.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obasi scores with a hook to the body. Hossein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Hossein misses.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Obasi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obasi manages to avoid it.
Obasi staying out of range there.
Hossein punishes Obasi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Obasi.
Good exchange - Obasi coming out on top.
Obasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Obasi.
Hossein moves out of range of the body kick from Obasi.
Obasi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hossein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Hossein is predictable there
and Obasi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hossein!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein is looking to reverse the position.
Hossein defending against the ground and pound.
Hossein is looking for a sweep.
Obasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hossein keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein is looking for a sweep.
Hossein regains half guard there - taking advantage of Obasi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Obasi is just content to waste time from the top position. Hossein takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein keeping full guard, as Obasi tries to pass.
Hossein can't keep his opponent in guard - Obasi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Obasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hossein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obasi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hossein is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Obasi dominated that round.
That's time! Obasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein misses with an uppercut. Obasi saw that one coming.
Hossein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obasi under the eye.
Hossein throws a lazy uppercut
and Obasi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hossein!
Obasi working away.
Obasi swings around for an armbar but Hossein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Obasi's guard.
Obasi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hossein controls the pace.
Hossein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obasi working for a triangle but Hossein defends it easily.
Solomon Obasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hossein is looking to stand up but Obasi won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obasi keeping moving, preventing Hossein from controlling successfully.
Obasi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hossein controls the pace.
Hossein trying to control but Obasi is working from the bottom.
Obasi keeping full guard, as Hossein tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sadiq Hossein was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Obasi closes the distance and clinches up with Hossein, looking for a takedown. Obasi pushes Hossein against the cage but Hossein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obasi. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein lands the left hand.
Hossein cracks Obasi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obasi thows a body shot but no joy.
Obasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obasi is looking to wear down Hossein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hossein throws a hook to the side of Obasi's head but Obasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Obasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obasi ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Hossein connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Obasi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Obasi misses with a wild body shot.
Obasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hossein defends it nicely.
A big right from Hossein misses.
Obasi staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Obasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obasi moves away from the strike by Hossein.
Hossein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obasi.
Obasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hossein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hossein, as that shot connected.
Hossein lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hossein catches Obasi right on the button with a cross.
Hossein swings for the body but Obasi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Obasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obasi connects with a right hand. Hossein shakes it off.
Obasi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hossein keeping full guard, as Obasi tries to pass.
Obasi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasi trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Obasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Hossein looks to land a combination but Obasi avoids it well.
Obasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Obasi clinches.
Obasi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Obasi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hossein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hossein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hossein throws a hook but Obasi blocks it.
Horrible takedown by Obasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hossein which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Obasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein takes one to the side of the head.
Obasi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hossein sprawls well initially but Obasi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hossein wants to get back to his feet.
Obasi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hossein reverses the position - he's now on top in Obasi's guard.
Hossein is stalling in the full guard.
Obasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hossein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hossein defends well.
Hossein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sadiq Hossein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A jab from Hossein misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obasi avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein slips under a jab from Obasi.
Hossein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hossein misses with a hook.
Hossein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Obasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hossein.
Obasi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Hossein throws a sloppy head kick
and Obasi counters with a shoot takedown. Hossein fights it but they end up in guard.
Obasi forces his way into half guard.
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!
Obasi is pressing down on Hossein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hossein is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi content to control rather than advance.
Obasi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hossein has recovered full guard.
Obasi stops Hossein from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Obasi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obasi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Obasi!
Solomon Obasi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A spartan is just no match for such a gentleman like me.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manya Kizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes to the cage accompanied by Pendulum - Witchcraft. Kizz has chosen Go Hard Or Go Home as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
172 lbs
35 - 11 - 0 |
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32
185 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manya Kizz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kizz.
Hopkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hopkins has Kizz pulled in close to control his posture.
Kizz slips nicely into half guard.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
Hopkins is pressing down on Kizz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hopkins controls Kizz momentarily but Kizz frees himself.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kizz.
Hopkins trying to control the position here.
Kizz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tito Hopkins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Kizz counters with a nice uppercut.
Kizz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kizz's elbow.
Kizz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kizz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins cracks Kizz with a nice body shot.
Kizz has Hopkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hopkins tries to work over Kizz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kizz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kizz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kizz tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kizz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hopkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
Kizz pushes off an throws an elbow but Hopkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kizz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tito Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manya Kizz.
Hopkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Kizz.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Kizz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hopkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kizz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kizz not allowing Hopkins to control his hands.
Kizz lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hopkins.
Even with his hooks in, Kizz manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hopkins covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kizz lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kizz keeps control of the position as Hopkins tries to break free.
Hopkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins gets full guard.
Kizz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kizz wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
Kizz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins is rocked!
Hopkins controls Kizz momentarily but Kizz frees himself.
Kizz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hopkins has Kizz pulled in close to control his posture.
Kizz wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kizz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tito Hopkins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Tito Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kizz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kizz.
Kizz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Kizz off balance momentarily.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Kizz is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Kizz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manya Kizz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kizz lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kizz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kizz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kizz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
Kizz lands a big head kick that sends Hopkins to the canvas! Kizz follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manya Kizz!
During a confident post fight interview, Manya Kizz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boubakar JurJok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson comes to the cage accompanied by The Venture Brothers Opening Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boubakar JurJok!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Samson misses the target.
JurJok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samson throws a looping overhand right but JurJok ducks down to avoid it.
Samson throws a solid leg kick but JurJok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Samson.
Samson cracks JurJok with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! JurJok looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Samson finish him?
JurJok is rocked!
Samson scores with a leg kick.
JurJok is still on wobbly legs! Can Samson finish him?
JurJok looks winded!
Samson lands a jab to JurJok's midsection.
JurJok seems to have recovered his senses.
Samson connects with an inside leg kick.
JurJok walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles JurJok limp body while Samson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Samson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brock Samson thanked Firebird Designs for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes into the arena with Cold as Ice- M.O.P. blaring out of the sound system. Matazz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tool - Eulogy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Klein East has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away.
Matazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from East.
East misses with a wild body shot.
Matazz throws out a leg kick but East moves out of range and Matazz only half commits.
East cracks Matazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Raz Matazz has been cut.
Matazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from East.
East throws a hook but Matazz avoids it easily.
Matazz misses with a wild body shot.
Klein East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from East finds it's way through Matazz's defenses.
A big left from East misses.
East shoots for a double leg takedown but Matazz sprawls well. He's pushed East's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East throws a low kick but Matazz avoids it.
Matazz defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
East swings for the body but Matazz moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from East.
East slips under a jab from Matazz.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matazz looks to score with a jab to the body but East is just out of range.
Matazz throws a big shot that misses.
East avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matazz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matazz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by East.
East throws a quick inside leg kick.
East fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matazz is out of range.
East keeps Matazz at a distance using the push kick.
A big right from East misses.
Matazz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East tries to work over Matazz's front leg with a kick but Matazz checks it.
East lands with a nice body punch.
East fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
Matazz scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from East misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz walks into a stiff left hand from East.
A jab lands there for Matazz.
Matazz feints a jab promting East to slip. Matazz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. East slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matazz is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
East lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Matazz.
East swings for the body but Matazz moves out of range.
Matazz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matazz throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
Matazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matazz avoids the body shot from East.
East thumps Matazz with a low kick.
Matazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. East looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
East misses with a right hand
and Matazz counters with a left and a right that stings East.
Matazz scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East slips a jab from Matazz.
Matazz lands a head shot.
Matazz lands a big head kick that sends East tumbling to the mat! Matazz takes a step backwards and waves East back to his feet - he wants the finish!
East is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Matazz.
Matazz walks into a left hand.
East misses with a kick to the body.
East misses with a hook
and Matazz counters with a nice uppercut.
East just misses with a punch to the body.
East thows a body shot but no joy.
East lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
East throws an off balance right hand
and Matazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matazz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from East.
East takes a swing at Matazz's ribcage but misses.
Matazz motions for East to come forward. Matazz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by East.
East scores with a nice right hand.
Matazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
East throws a leg kick
and Matazz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matazz wants to clinch up but East keeps it at a distance.
East swings for the body but Matazz moves out of range.
Matazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
East takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
East misses with a looping right.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East shoots in for a double leg but Matazz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
East is breathing heavily.
East tries to work over Matazz's front leg with a kick but Matazz checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matazz counter with a right hand.
East is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Matazz.
Matazz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by East. East obviously looking to wear him down.
Matazz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raz Matazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raz Matazz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matazz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to East's calf.
Matazz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raz Matazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
East throws a body punch but Matazz moves out of range.
Matazz scores with the left hand. East knows he should have avoided that one.
Matazz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matazz checks the leg kick.
Matazz takes one to the side of the head.
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!
East has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matazz finds it's way round the side to connect with East's head.
Matazz checks the leg kick.
Matazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
East throws a hook to the side of Matazz's head but Matazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
East takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matazz lands a glancing blow to the side of East's head.
East chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matazz can pounce on him.
East throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matazz throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
East tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matazz connects with a leg kick. East looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
East swings widly with a right hand
and Matazz counters with a straight right hand.
East lands with a straight right. Matazz didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Matazz finds it's way through East's defenses.
East tries to land a leg kick but Matazz saw it coming and moves away.
East throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
East attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matazz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from East.
East throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matazz is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matazz, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matazz lands a high kick!
Matazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
East looks to land a combination but Matazz avoids it well.
Matazz scores with a head kick. East tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oh East is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
East throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
East misses the jab.
East seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Matazz tenderised East's leg. East is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matazz digs a good body shot into East's ribs.
Matazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
East swings for the body but Matazz moves out of range.
East throws a low kick, looking for Matazz's leg but Matazz calmly moves out of range.
East lands with a straight right. Matazz didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz misses with a body kick.
Matazz lands a nice shot that snaps East's head back.
East tries to work over Matazz's front leg with a kick but Matazz checks it.
Matazz slips under a jab from East.
Matazz slips under a jab.
Matazz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
East misses with a body shot.
Matazz defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
Matazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East swings for the body but Matazz moves out of range.
East wants to slow Matazz down by chopping away at his legs.
Matazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Matazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses East's sensitive parts.
East throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
East misses with an uppercut. Matazz saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matazz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
East tries to land a leg kick but Matazz saw it coming and moves away.
East pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
East is looking to chop away at Matazz's legs.
Matazz takes the fight into the clinch.
Matazz is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Matazz.
Matazz is looking to control East's arms but East gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matazz has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East lands with a right to the head.
East fails to pull guard.
Matazz is stalling here.
East breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Matazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raz Matazz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from East.
East scores with a punch to the head.
East throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Matazz to counter with a crisp jab.
Matazz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matazz moves into range and clinches up with East.
A nice left hand lands by Matazz.
Matazz trying to control the position but instead, East has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matazz into the cage.
Matazz has a couple of punches blocked by East.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matazz working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for East.
East being controlled against the cage.
Matazz trying to land knees to the body.
East takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East wants to get back to striking at distance but Matazz won't allow it.
East swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matazz struggles to land a body shot inside as East controls his hands.
Matazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
East misses with the head strike.
East digs a right hand into Matazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matazz's gas tank.
Matazz lands an elbow that stopped East in his tracks for a moment.
Matazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
East scores with a shoulder strike.
East lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Matazz.
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!
Matazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matazz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Matazz.
Matazz lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz lands with a left to the head.
Matazz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from East fails to land.
East jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matazz walks away with a smile on his face. East gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
East goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
East takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matazz moves into the clinch.
Matazz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, East scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matazz blocks an uppercut.
East throws a head punch that misses.
Matazz lands with a left to the head.
Matazz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
East is trying to break free.
East breaks the clinch.
Matazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from East.
Matazz cracks East with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
East chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matazz lands a big uppercut and East crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but East looks OK. Matazz waves East back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matazz.
East fails with a takedown attempt.
Matazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Matazz.
A nice inside leg kick there by East. That's going to slow Matazz down.
East fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
East has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matazz.
Matazz blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matazz's calf.
East throws a hook but Matazz avoids it easily.
Matazz moves away from the strike by East.
Matazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
East needs to keep his hands up - Matazz had a free shot at his head there.
Raz Matazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh East got wobbled bad by a big combination! Matazz presses forward with punches and knees until East stumbles to the ground! The ref watches East closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raz Matazz!
Raz Matazz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Bring Da Ruckus blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a head kick but Marsh moves out of range.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Marsh takes one to the chin there.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Marsh.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marsh counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Marsh lands with a cross.
Gracie jabs Marsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Marsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marsh has managed to clinch.
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Marsh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsh tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Marsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Marsh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
A short left from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Marsh missing with knees to the body.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsh has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! Marsh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marsh wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Marsh throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Marsh postures up.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Marsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marsh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Marsh has control of the leg.
Marsh trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Marsh is very close to passing his half guard.
Marsh trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Marsh keeps him under control.
Marsh lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsh prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Marsh stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marsh's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Marsh trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Marsh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Renato Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie throws a head kick but Marsh moves out of range.
Renato Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsh moves out of range of the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie keeps Marsh at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Marsh's head but Marsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Marsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick by Gracie misses
enabling Marsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marsh. Marsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marsh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Marsh settles back down.
Marsh checks a low kick from Gracie.
Marsh dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Marsh throwing strikes but missing.
Marsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Marsh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kris Marsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is wriggling around but Marsh manages to pass to half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marsh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marsh's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jab, jab by Marsh - just one landing.
Marsh misses with a body kick.
Kris Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Marsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Marsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marsh.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsh throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Marsh misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie cracks Marsh with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kris Marsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsh checks the leg kick.
Marsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Marsh blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a jab when Marsh was well out of range.
Marsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsh.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Marsh scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsh throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie swings for the body but Marsh moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Marsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marsh doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marsh.
Marsh thows a body shot but no joy.
Marsh swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh misses with a body shot.
Marsh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a body kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Marsh throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Marsh's shoulder, as Marsh tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kris Marsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Marsh blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Marsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marsh.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Marsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie lands a head kick. Marsh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marsh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marsh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Marsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsh lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsh misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Marsh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Marsh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marsh wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Marsh tries to pass.
Marsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsh postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Marsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh lands a couple of digs.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is really struggling to control Marsh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie controlling Marsh's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Renato Gracie.
Marsh throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Marsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Marsh.
Marsh checks a low kick from Gracie.
Marsh avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Marsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Marsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Marsh avoids nicely.
Gracie is looking to slow Marsh down with leg kicks.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Marsh's knee but Marsh avoids it well.
Marsh tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Marsh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Marsh misses with a leg kick.
Marsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marsh lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Marsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marsh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kris Marsh!
A victorious Kris Marsh 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Will T. Bear - For a Few Dollars More. Luke Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Giorgio Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Valentino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valentino lands with a cross.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentino looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Valentino blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valentino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Valentino misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentino misses with a hook.
Johnson dives in and grabs Valentino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentino pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentino swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Valentino.
Johnson thows a body kick. Valentino tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Valentino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Valentino lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Valentino throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Valentino as he checks the leg kick.
Valentino loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Valentino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Valentino looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Valentino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Valentino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentino, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentino is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Valentino is working from the bottom.
Valentino keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valentino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentino is just out of range.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Valentino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentino throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentino misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valentino is able to avoid easily.
Valentino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Valentino throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Giorgio Valentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentino throws out the jab.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentino pinned against the cage. Valentino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valentino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson punishes Valentino's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentino throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Valentino counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson defending well as Valentino loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Valentino blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Valentino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentino.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentino on the side of the head.
Valentino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentino tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Valentino counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giorgio Valentino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Valentino looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Giorgio Valentino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Valentino misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Valentino.
Valentino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Valentino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Valentino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Valentino's shoulder, as Valentino tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valentino works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentino.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valentino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valentino throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Valentino misses.
Valentino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Valentino works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Valentino misses with a body shot.
Valentino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Valentino's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentino is just out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Valentino moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentino. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valentino throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentino blocks the leg kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valentino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Valentino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Valentino is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Valentino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentino gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control.
Valentino has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Valentino is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Valentino. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valentino's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
Valentino trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Valentino wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Valentino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Valentino!
Valentino stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valentino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Valentino frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Valentino is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson retains his lightweight title!
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