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SFC 33:SHOWTIME PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Carbone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bailey Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Carbone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bailey Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carbone wants to slow Vaughan down by chopping away at his legs.
Carbone digs a good hook to Vaughan's body.
Vaughan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dick Carbone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carbone throws a leg kick but Vaughan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carbone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vaughan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carbone's knee momentarily.
Carbone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Carbone slams his shin into Vaughan's torso.
Carbone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Carbone is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaughan misses the target.
Carbone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vaughan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carbone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carbone throws a leg kick
and Vaughan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Carbone.
Carbone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vaughan manages to break the clinch.
Carbone tries to clinch up
and Vaughan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vaughan keeps control of Carbone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carbone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vaughan manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carbone closes the distance and clinches.
Carbone tries to land a knee to the head but Vaughan blocks with his arms.
Vaughan avoiding damage as Carbone throws knees to the body.
Carbone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carbone throws a body punch but Vaughan moves out of range.
Carbone misses with a hook. Vaughan ducked under it nicely.
Carbone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vaughan counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carbone.
Carbone throws a head punch that misses.
Vaughan wants to break free but Carbone has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbone has Vaughan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vaughan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vaughan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaughan ducks under a wild hook from Carbone.
Vaughan tries to clinch up.
Vaughan misses with an uppercut.
Vaughan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carbone throws a leg kick
and Vaughan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carbone's knee momentarily.
Carbone thows a leg kick but Vaughan checks it
and Vaughan counters with a right hand to the body.
Carbone throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Vaughan.
Carbone throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaughan.
Carbone throws a sloppy head kick
and Vaughan counters with a stiff right hand.
Carbone thows a leg kick but Vaughan checks it
and Vaughan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carbone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vaughan moves into the clinch.
Carbone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carbone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaughan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vaughan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaughan lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaughan scores with a jab.
Carbone tests Vaughan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Carbone misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Carbone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Carbone does no damage.
Vaughan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carbone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaughan.
Carbone misses with a left hand
and Vaughan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carbone lands a leg kick that knocks Vaughan off balance momentarily.
Carbone swings widly with a right hand
and Vaughan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaughan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Vaughan misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carbone.
Carbone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaughan pinned against the cage. Vaughan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carbone throws a low kick but Vaughan avoids it.
The fighters circling - Carbone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan moves out of range of the leg kick from Carbone.
Vaughan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carbone throws a combination that misses
and Vaughan counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaughan misses with the combination.
Carbone misses with a right hand
and Vaughan counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carbone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carbone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carbone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carbone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carbone throws a lazy uppercut
and Vaughan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carbone misses with a double jab.
Vaughan shoots in and drives through. Carbone sprawls well.
Vaughan shoots in and bounces Carbone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vaughan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carbone wants to stand but Vaughan is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carbone wants to get back to his feet but Vaughan passes into half guard.
Vaughan seems to be working for a kimura but Carbone defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Vaughan is going to stand back up.
Vaughan is looking to advance position but Carbone won't allow it.
Carbone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vaughan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vaughan throws a body punch but Carbone moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Carbone misses
and Vaughan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Vaughan both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Dick Carbone has been cut.
Dick Carbone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carbone looks to throw a body kick
and Vaughan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carbone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaughan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Carbone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaughan doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carbone lands with a nice combination. Vaughan backs away looking to recover.
Carbone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vaughan moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaughan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carbone.
Carbone misses with an uppercut
and Vaughan counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaughan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vaughan takes a little break here. Carbone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bailey Vaughan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dick Carbone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carbone throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaughan counters with a left and a right that stings Carbone.
Vaughan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carbone misses with a wild body shot.
Carbone misses with an uppercut. Vaughan saw that one coming.
Carbone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaughan circles away quickly and effectively.
Carbone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vaughan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick Carbone is winning the standup battle so far.
Carbone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaughan ducks under a wild hook from Carbone.
Carbone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carbone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carbone throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaughan.
Carbone throws a combination that misses
and Vaughan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carbone throws a push kick but Vaughan slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carbone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vaughan as he jumps to the side.
Carbone swings widly with a right hand
and Vaughan counters with a straight right hand.
Vaughan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vaughan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carbone.
A low kick from Carbone misses
and Vaughan counters with an inside leg kick.
Vaughan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carbone circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaughan looking to score a takedown here. Carbone is defending well but Vaughan drives through and ends up in Carbone's guard.
Vaughan is looking to stand up but Carbone won't let him.
Carbone is trying to control the position but Vaughan postures up.
Vaughan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carbone is proving hard to escape from.
Carbone looking to control but Vaughan passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan wants to stand up but Carbone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Vaughan seems content to control.
Carbone pushes Vaughan off but Vaughan dives into side control.
Carbone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbone tries to escape but Vaughan is in control.
Carbone tries to buck Vaughan off but Vaughan is having none of it.
Carbone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee asks Vaughan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vaughan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Carbone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vaughan decides to stand back up. Vaughan steps back and let's Carbone get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vaughan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vaughan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carbone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vaughan wants to stand but Carbone is controlling his arm.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carbone is looking for a sweep.
Vaughan wants to stand but Carbone is controlling his arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bailey Vaughan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaughan 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bailey Vaughan!
Bailey Vaughan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Silva looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Serrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Serrano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Serrano swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Serrano in a clinch.
Serrano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Serrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva clinches up with Serrano and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Silva.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Serrano jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Serrano has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Serrano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serrano has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva tries to break free but Serrano pushes him back against the cage.
Serrano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Serrano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Serrano's brow.
Serrano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Serrano has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Serrano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva wanted to stand there but Serrano had control of the position.
Serrano trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Serrano keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva tries to clinch there but Serrano circles away.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Serrano avoids it.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serrano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serrano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Serrano lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Serrano takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serrano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Serrano pushes him off.
Silva tries to sprawl but Serrano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva is rocked!
Serrano seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Serrano finish him?
Serrano is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Serrano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano lands strikes from half guard.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Serrano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Serrano throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silva to regain full guard.
Serrano forces his way into half guard.
Serrano is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva looks winded!
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Serrano is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Serrano to get the leverage.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serrano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Serrano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Serrano is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Serrano is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Serrano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Serrano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Serrano throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Serrano.
Brian Serrano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Serrano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Serrano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Serrano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Serrano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva pushes Serrano off looking to stand but Serrano dives back in and keeps control.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Serrano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva trying to hold on to Serrano's head to control him but Serrano postures up.
Serrano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano looks to land a strike but Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Serrano drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Serrano off! Serrano jumps back into Silva's guard.
Serrano throwing strikes but missing.
Serrano drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Serrano off! Serrano jumps back into Silva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Serrano's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
Serrano is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva postures up in Serrano's guard and throws a big left but Serrano blocks it.
Silva wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
Serrano pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Serrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shane Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Serrano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serrano throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Serrano lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Serrano misses with a head kick.
Serrano keeps the fight on the outside.
Serrano tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Serrano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serrano.
Silva wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Serrano keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serrano gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serrano keeps the fight on the outside.
Serrano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serrano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Serrano. Serrano gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries to clinch but Serrano is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Silva 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!
Serrano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serrano swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serrano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Serrano.
Serrano lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Serrano takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Serrano.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Serrano tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Serrano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Silva.
Serrano misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serrano wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Serrano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Serrano won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Serrano is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Serrano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Serrano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Serrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Serrano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serrano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serrano wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serrano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Serrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Serrano scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to stand up but Serrano isn't so interested in that idea.
Serrano throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Serrano's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Serrano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Serrano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Serrano throwing strikes but missing.
Serrano stops Silva from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Serrano slips an elbow through the middle.
Serrano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Serrano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Serrano 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.
Serrano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Serrano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Serrano scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serrano scoring with some ground and pound.
Serrano postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Serrano cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Serrano preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Serrano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Serrano 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Serrano!
An out of breath Brian Serrano 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (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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240 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Zaraki scores with a takedown into Steigelmann's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steigelmann controlling the position.
Zaraki trying to control the position from guard on top but Steigelmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaraki throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaraki throws an elbow that misses. Steigelmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaraki's guard. Nice move by Steigelmann!
Zaraki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steigelmann trying to control but Zaraki is working from the bottom.
Zaraki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann pushes down on Zaraki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zaraki is looking to improve his position.
Zaraki is staying active underneath Steigelmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steigelmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zaraki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steigelmann pulls his head out easily.
Steigelmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steigelmann prevents Zaraki from improving his position.
Steigelmann wants to take a breather but Zaraki is having none of it.
Steigelmann throwing shots but Zaraki is blocking nicely.
Zaraki wants to get back to full guard.
Steigelmann controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki trying to control but Steigelmann postures up.
Steigelmann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaraki looking for submissions off his back.
Zaraki has his hands clasped together around Steigelmann's back. He's all about the action.
Steigelmann wants to control but Zaraki is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Steigelmann wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zaraki shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaraki tries for a takedown but Steigelmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki fakes the leg kick and cracks Steigelmann in the body.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut
and Zaraki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steigelmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaraki is keeping busy.
Steigelmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaraki is defending well for now.
Zaraki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steigelmann to keep the fight standing.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Zaraki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaraki jumps guard but Steigelmann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steigelmann stops a takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Zaraki looking for a takedown.
Zaraki throws a head punch that misses.
Steigelmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steigelmann misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zaraki breaks the clinch.
Zaraki throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Steigelmann.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
Zaraki looks winded!
Zaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Zaraki dives in and grabs Steigelmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steigelmann pushes down on Zaraki's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Zaraki or perhaps it was just good defense by Steigelmann which made him look bad.
Steigelmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
Steigelmann cracks Zaraki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaraki ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Zaraki looks for a takedown but Steigelmann sprawls well.
Zaraki doesn't manage to clinch there - Steigelmann circles away.
Steigelmann works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steigelmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaraki. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet.
Steigelmann blocks a head kick by Zaraki.
Steigelmann lands with a shot to the body.
Zaraki tries to close the distance and clinch but Steigelmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaraki moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaraki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaraki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steigelmann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut. Zaraki saw that one coming.
Zaraki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steigelmann.
Zaraki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steigelmann sprawls well. Steigelmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Zaraki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steigelmann's waist but Steigelmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaraki off to one side.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki misses with a double jab.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaraki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steigelmann's waist but Steigelmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaraki off to one side.
Zaraki is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Steigelmann.
Zaraki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaraki throws a hook but Steigelmann avoids it easily.
Zaraki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaraki tries to clinch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Zaraki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Zaraki moves out of range.
Steigelmann throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Zaraki tumbling to the canvas!
Zaraki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann passes Zaraki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaraki is still in real trouble! Can Steigelmann finish him?
Steigelmann is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Steigelmann drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zaraki! More shots from Steigelmann and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loser Haha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loser Haha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Loser Haha!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pain. That's going to slow Haha down.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pain moves into the clinch.
Haha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pain walks away with a smile on his face. Haha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pain avoids it really well and circles away.
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haha has Pain up against the cage in a clinch.
Haha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haha gets underhooks to prevent Pain's takedown attempt.
Haha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain prevents the takedown attempt.
James Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Haha.
Haha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haha wants a takedown but no success here.
Haha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pain wants a takedown but no success here.
Haha wants to stall.
Haha is trying to pull guard but Pain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haha tries to pull guard but Pain won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haha rushes Pain and presses him up against the cage.
Haha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haha misses with a punch to the body.
Haha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Haha misses with a knee strike.
Haha is trying to pull guard but Pain has him pressed against the cage.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haha's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pain has hold of one of Haha's legs. Haha is fighting the takedown attempt but Pain gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Haha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Haha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pain postures up and lands a big shot to Haha's brow.
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
Pain postures up in Haha's guard and throws a big left but Haha blocks it.
Pain 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain distracts Haha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Haha keeps moving.
Pain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haha is keeping the position for now.
Haha has an active guard here but Pain has managed to pass into half guard.
Pain is trying to control. Haha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haha can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain thows a huge punch but Haha dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Pain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Haha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haha leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pain pinned against the cage. Pain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pain leaves Haha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pain wants it to stay on the feet.
James Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Haha.
Haha clinches with his opponent.
Haha is trying to drag Pain to the mat but Pain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain prevents Haha from breaking the clinch.
Pain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haha after a bit of a struggle.
Pain prevents Haha from breaking the clinch.
Haha looking for a takedown.
Haha tries to pull guard but Pain won't allow it.
Haha stops a takedown attempt from Pain.
Haha is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pain is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haha to the mat. Haha regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain postures up.
Haha looking for subs off his back but Pain has passed one foot through into half guard.
Haha wants to get back to full guard.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Haha is defending well.
Pain is keen to just control but Haha is a slippery customer.
Pain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haha misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain works his way into side control.
Pain landing strikes.
Pain is looking to take a break and control but Haha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haha wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain landing strikes.
Pain working the ground and pound from side control.
Haha struggling a bit here.
Haha is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pain working away.
Pain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haha keeps working.
Haha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pain's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haha trying to control here.
Pain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain is looking to take a break and control but Haha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Pain dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haha enables Pain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haha working a defensive guard here.
Pain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pain working away.
Pain landing a few strikes.
Haha is rocked!
Pain in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Haha looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Pain turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Pain!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Pain made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zack Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chalas's choice of entrance music: Chubby Jag-U.O.E.N.O. Zack Nichols has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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29
136 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zack Nichols!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Chalas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols keeps the fight on the outside.
Chalas fails to land the takedown.
Chalas misses with a hook
and Nichols counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chalas tries to break free but Nichols pushes him back against the cage.
Chalas avoids a wild elbow strike from Nichols.
Nichols slowing the pace effectively.
Nichols swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nichols lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nichols has a couple of punches blocked by Chalas.
Chalas can't find room to land a body shot as Nichols controls the action.
Nichols blocks an uppercut.
Nichols scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chalas misses with a punch to the body.
Chalas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nichols keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chalas's efforts to push away.
Nichols blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols lands a shoulder strike.
Chalas misses with a body punch.
Nichols tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nichols lands with a right to the head.
Nichols is pushing Chalas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chalas blocks an elbow strike from Nichols.
A head punch on the inside from Chalas fails to land.
Chalas blocks a body shot from Nichols.
Chalas tries to work over Nichols's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nichols pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chalas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zack Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols swings for the body but Chalas moves out of range.
Zack Nichols is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols looks to score with a jab to the body but Chalas is just out of range.
Chalas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nichols tests Chalas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chalas staying out of range there.
Chalas drives through with a takedown into Nichols's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chalas wants to pass the guard but Nichols is keeping the position.
Chalas trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Nichols wants to sweep here but Chalas controlling him for the moment.
Nichols manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nichols working for a submission but Chalas is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols prevents Chalas from getting the reversal.
Chalas prevents Nichols from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalas 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chalas looking for submissions off his back.
Chalas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nichols takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chalas gets full guard.
Nichols avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chalas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nichols wanted to stand there but Chalas had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nichols stacks Chalas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nichols!
Chalas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichols wants to stand but Chalas is controlling his arm.
Chalas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nichols wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chalas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chalas is not content to let Nichols control the position.
Chalas tries to bench press Nichols off him but Nichols keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chalas is still trying to improve position.
Nichols wants to stand but Chalas is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zack Nichols will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chalas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nichols moves in looking to clinch but Chalas pushes him off.
Nichols tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chalas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nichols missing with a left hand there. Chalas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chalas scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chalas checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chalas.
Nichols tries to keep at a distance but Chalas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chalas lands a nice uppercut.
Nichols lands a shoulder strike.
Nichols misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chalas.
Chalas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nichols controlling the action here for a moment.
Chalas taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nichols lands a right hand.
Chalas lands with a short shot to the head.
Chalas can't find room to land a body shot as Nichols controls the action.
Chalas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nichols scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chalas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nichols's elbow.
A short right from Nichols.
Chalas misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chalas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chalas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chalas tries to break the clinch but Nichols is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols keeps control of Chalas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nichols lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nichols throws an elbow but it misses.
Chalas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nichols's elbow.
Chalas is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chalas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nichols works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chalas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nichols blocks a body shot from Chalas.
Chalas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nichols pushes off an throws an elbow but Chalas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nichols throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalas.
Chalas blocks a body shot from Nichols.
Nichols blocks a body shot from Chalas.
Chalas struggles to land a body shot inside as Nichols controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chalas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nichols lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Chalas.
Nichols has a couple of punches blocked by Chalas.
A short body shot lands from Chalas as the two fighters clinch.
Nichols misses with some punches.
Nichols lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nichols lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chalas backwards.
Chalas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nichols throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalas.
Chalas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chalas swats away the attempt to clinch by Nichols.
That kick from Nichols tenderised Chalas's leg. Chalas is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nichols moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nichols scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nichols prevents Chalas from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nichols.
Nichols effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chalas.
Chalas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chalas can't break the clinch.
Chalas misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chalas swings wildly with an uppercut but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chalas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nichols's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Nichols will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nichols closes the distance and pushes Chalas back into the cage.
Nichols lands a right hand.
Chalas blocks a body shot from Nichols.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nichols tries to throw a body punch but Chalas avoids it by throwing Nichols back against the cage.
Nichols stalling in the clinch but Chalas improves position.
Nichols lands a nice knee to the body.
Chalas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nichols takes the fight into the clinch.
Nichols trying to stall but Chalas improves his position.
Chalas is trying to stall.
Chalas lands with a short shot to the head.
Chalas tries to circle away but Nichols has him pinned against the cage.
Nichols is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Chalas.
A short left from Nichols.
Nichols trying to stall but Chalas improves his position.
Chalas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nichols fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chalas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nichols tries to land a leg kick but Chalas saw it coming and moves away.
Nichols doesn't manage to clinch there - Chalas circles away.
Chalas tries to clinch up.
Chalas avoids the head kick by Nichols.
Chalas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nichols pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chalas as Nichols tries to tie him up.
Nichols's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nichols trying to control the position but instead, Chalas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nichols into the cage.
Nichols lands a shoulder strike.
Chalas dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
Chalas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nichols is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chalas is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nichols just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chalas's brow.
Chalas tries to circle away but Nichols has him pinned against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chalas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols pushes off an throws an elbow but Chalas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nichols has Chalas pressed against the cage, preventing Chalas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nichols swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nichols misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nichols swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chalas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nichols tries a body shot but Chalas blocks it.
Chalas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nichols softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chalas.
Chalas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chalas breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chalas is rocked!
Chalas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nichols avoids it really well and circles away.
Chalas is still on wobbly legs! Can Nichols finish him?
Chalas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nichols swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nichols tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chalas seems to have recovered his senses.
Nichols leaves Chalas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nichols wants to clinch.
Nichols lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chalas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nichols.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chalas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Nichols clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nichols tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Nichols.
Nichols moves into range and clinches up with Chalas.
Chalas tries to circle away but Nichols has him pinned against the cage.
Nichols trying to stall but Chalas improves his position.
Chalas has a couple of punches blocked by Nichols.
Chalas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nichols clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Nichols.
Nichols fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chalas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nichols prevents a body shot from Chalas.
Chalas lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nichols - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chalas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas blocks a body shot from Nichols.
Nichols fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols tries to stall but Chalas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nichols stalling the fight.
Chalas tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Chalas back against the cage.
Chalas manages to break the clinch.
Chalas is looking to clinch but Nichols is avoiding it.
Nichols fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Chalas as he checks the leg kick.
Chalas lands a jab-cross combination.
Chalas shoots in for a takedown but Nichols shows good takedown defense.
Nichols fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chalas, pushing him back against the cage.
Nichols pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nichols manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nichols is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chalas is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nichols leaning against his opponent.
Nichols prevents Chalas from breaking the clinch.
Nichols lands an uppercut.
Nichols has a couple of punches blocked by Chalas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chalas backwards.
Chalas is trying to force a seperation but Nichols has the dominant position.
Chalas can't find room to land a body shot as Nichols controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols wants to stall.
Nichols scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Nichols scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chalas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chalas lands a nice uppercut.
Chalas blocks an uppercut.
Chalas tries to break the clinch but Nichols is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Nichols scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chalas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nichols's elbow.
Chalas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chalas misses with a takedown attempt - Nichols sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nichols throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nichols is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zack Nichols is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nichols defends it nicely.
Zack Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Chalas.
Chalas swats away the attempt to clinch by Nichols.
Nichols defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chalas.
Nichols tries to clinch
and Chalas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chalas.
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!
Come on Nichols - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chalas has had enough of the clinch but Nichols keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nichols pushes Chalas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichols is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chalas is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Nichols had his way with Luis Chalas in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nichols wants to clinch.
Nichols fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chalas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nichols tries to avoid it but Chalas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nichols to the ground. Nichols escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chalas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nichols pinned against the cage. Nichols gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nichols tries to clinch up but Chalas circles away and keeps his distance.
Nichols misses with a leg kick.
Nichols throws a looping overhand right but Chalas ducks down to avoid it.
Chalas misses with a takedown attempt
and Nichols moves into the clinch.
Zack Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Chalas.
Nichols stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chalas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nichols slows down the pace here.
Nichols lands a left hand.
Chalas tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Chalas back against the cage.
Nichols throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalas.
Chalas misses with a body punch.
Nichols swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chalas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols prevents a body shot from Chalas.
Chalas manages to break the clinch.
Nichols lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chalas misses the shot to the body.
Nichols tries to clinch but Chalas is having none of it.
Nichols attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nichols fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Nichols.
Nichols misses the jab.
Chalas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nichols gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chalas throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chalas misses with a punch to the body.
Chalas blocks an elbow strike from Nichols.
Chalas tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
Nichols prevents a body shot from Chalas.
Nice body punch from Nichols - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chalas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nichols is fending him off so far but Chalas persists. Nope, Nichols circles away and we're back to standing.
Chalas misses with a takedown attempt - Nichols sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chalas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nichols throws a chopping leg kick but Chalas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nichols doesn't manage to clinch there - Chalas circles away.
Chalas misses with an uppercut.
Nichols missing with a left hand there. Chalas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nichols tries to clinch there but Chalas circles away.
Chalas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chalas shoots in for a double leg but Nichols sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nichols works Chalas's body with a nice hook.
Nichols pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nichols scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nichols paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nichols rushes Chalas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Nichols to work.
Nichols digs a right hand underneath Chalas's ribcage. Chalas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chalas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols has a couple of punches blocked by Chalas.
Nichols's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zack Nichols has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nichols prevents a body shot from Chalas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luis Chalas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zack Nichols is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chalas tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Nichols showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nichols, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Nichols!
Zack Nichols retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Moss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moss.
Both fighters circling a little - Khan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khan throws a left that rocks Moss and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Khan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Moss regain composure!
Moss is rocked!
It looks like Bill Moss has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khan throws an elbow but Moss slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moss is still in real trouble! Can Khan finish him?
Khan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moss is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Khan yanks on the arm and Moss is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Khan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amir Khan!
A victorious Amir Khan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edit Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bitch Stewie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edit Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edit Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bitch Stewie Griffin!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets caught napping as Griffin dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Johnson throws up his legs and catches Griffin in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Griffin tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Johnson! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edit Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Edit Johnson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Koylio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalli Koylio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lalli Koylio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Showman!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koylio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Showman counters with a straight right hand.
Koylio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Showman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Showman keeps the fight on the outside.
Koylio drops his hands momentarily and Showman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koylio misses with a low kick as Showman jumps back.
Showman staying out of range there.
A jab from Koylio misses.
Koylio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Showman to the mat! Showman manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koylio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Showman keeping moving, preventing Koylio from controlling successfully.
Showman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koylio looking to pass the guard.
Koylio stopping the sweep attempt from Showman.
Showman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koylio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Showman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koylio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Showman has his feet on Koylio's thighs here. He's pushed Koylio off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Koylio screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gab Showman!
Gab Showman is the new lightweight champion!
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