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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toni Rajamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rajamaki comes to the cage accompanied by Absolute Monster . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent 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
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toni Rajamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Happy Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Rajamaki misses
and Gilmore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rajamaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gilmore quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gilmore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rajamaki.
Rajamaki wants to pass the guard but Gilmore is defending well.
Gilmore tries to kick Rajamaki off in order to stand up. Rajamaki Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rajamaki trying to control the position but Gilmore is working away.
Rajamaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gilmore, who protects the arm well.
Rajamaki decides to stand back up.
Rajamaki blocks a leg kick.
Gilmore lands a leg kick that knocks Rajamaki off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajamaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rajamaki blocks the elbow strike.
Gilmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilmore slaps away a takedown attempt from Rajamaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rajamaki tries to bum rush Gilmore with a series of wild strikes but Gilmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gilmore scores with a shot to the body.
Gilmore thows a body shot but no joy.
Rajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilmore misses the shot to the body.
Rajamaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gilmore.
Nice uppercut there from Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a right and a left that Rajamaki avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rajamaki tries to move into range but Gilmore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rajamaki. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Gilmore.
Rajamaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gilmore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rajamaki on the side of the head.
Rajamaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gilmore scores with the left hand. Rajamaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Rajamaki tries to clinch but Gilmore moves away
and Gilmore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gilmore dodges the punch combination from Rajamaki.
Rajamaki takes one to the chin there.
Rajamaki moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilmore has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gilmore.
Gilmore'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.
Gilmore is pressed up against the cage. Rajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gilmore down to the mat. Gilmore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gilmore scores with a hook to the body. Rajamaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Happy Gilmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilmore cracks Rajamaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rajamaki moves to clinch but Gilmore breaks away
and Gilmore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilmore swinging wildly here.
Rajamaki staying out of range there.
Rajamaki missing with a left hand there. Gilmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gilmore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gilmore scores with a sloppy right hand. Rajamaki should have avoided that one.
Rajamaki moves out of range as Gilmore strikes.
Rajamaki throws a chopping leg kick but Gilmore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gilmore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rajamaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gilmore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rajamaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilmore.
Gilmore lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rajamaki has closed the distance and engaged Gilmore in a clinch.
Gilmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rajamaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gilmore lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch combination from Gilmore misses.
Rajamaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilmore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Happy Gilmore will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gilmore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rajamaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toni Rajamaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gilmore blocks a jab.
Gilmore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rajamaki backs up against the cage.
Gilmore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rajamaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Gilmore takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilmore is looking to slow Rajamaki down with leg kicks.
Rajamaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajamaki moves in looking to clinch but Gilmore pushes him off.
Rajamaki blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Rajamaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Happy Gilmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rajamaki wants to clinch up but Gilmore keeps it at a distance.
Rajamaki is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilmore but Gilmore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gilmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Rajamaki.
Gilmore just misses with a punch to the body.
Rajamaki tries to clinch up
and Gilmore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Gilmore.
Happy Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore lands with a shot to the body.
Gilmore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rajamaki.
Gilmore tries to bum rush Rajamaki with a series of wild strikes but Rajamaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rajamaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki is trying to drag Gilmore to the mat but Gilmore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rajamaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick and Rajamaki moves out of range easily.
Rajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Rajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Gilmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rajamaki goes for a double leg but Gilmore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gilmore continues to drive forward.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rajamaki lands an elbow just above Gilmore 's eye.
Gilmore gets through Rajamaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rajamaki takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki manages to break the clinch.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rajamaki manages to avoid it.
Rajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gilmore sprawls well. Gilmore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Rajamaki tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore scores with the left hand. Rajamaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Rajamaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gilmore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rajamaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rajamaki is looking to clinch but Gilmore is avoiding it.
Gilmore lands a jab-cross combination.
Gilmore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rajamaki wants to clinch up but Gilmore keeps it at a distance.
Gilmore throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rajamaki misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Gilmore. No joy for Rajamaki on that attempt.
Gilmore throws a low kick, looking for Rajamaki's leg but Rajamaki calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gilmore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rajamaki scores with a jab. Gilmore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gilmore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gilmore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rajamaki scores with a head kick. Gilmore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rajamaki wants to clinch.
Rajamaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Toni Rajamaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rajamaki tries to clinch but Gilmore is having none of it.
Rajamaki shoots in for a double leg but Gilmore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rajamaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gilmore circles away quickly and effectively.
Gilmore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rajamaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Gilmore lands.
Rajamaki throws a head kick but Gilmore moves out of range.
Rajamaki walks into a stiff left hand from Gilmore.
Rajamaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gilmore lands with a shot to the body.
Gilmore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rajamaki tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Rajamaki tries to bum rush Gilmore with a series of wild strikes but Gilmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rajamaki blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gilmore.
Gilmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilmore jabs at Rajamaki's body.
Nice uppercut there from Gilmore.
Rajamaki tries to clinch up
and Gilmore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rajamaki won't be happy with that.
Gilmore has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gilmore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rajamaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rajamaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Gilmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gilmore misses with a wild combination.
Rajamaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rajamaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajamaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Rajamaki blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Rajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Rajamaki.
Gilmore loads up on a big right hand but Rajamaki slips the punch.
Rajamaki is looking to clinch.
Gilmore scoring well with a low kick there.
Rajamaki moves in looking to clinch but Gilmore pushes him off.
Gilmore checks a leg kick nicely.
Rajamaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilmore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rajamaki's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki blocks the body kick.
Rajamaki clinches with his opponent.
Rajamaki breaks the clinch.
Rajamaki looks to throw the jab but Gilmore is out of range.
Gilmore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rajamaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gilmore tests Rajamaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
Rajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilmore but Gilmore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Rajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki shoots in but Gilmore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rajamaki wants to clinch
and Gilmore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rajamaki wants to clinch.
Gilmore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rajamaki's head.
Gilmore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajamaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilmore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gilmore connects with a jab.
Rajamaki tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Gilmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gilmore 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Gilmore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Captain Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to lukenback texas. Mickey ONeil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Captain Kid's chin.
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195 lbs
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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
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kid scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target.
ONeil tries to land a body kick
and Kid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
ONeil just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey ONeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeil takes a swing at Kid's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kid does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeil lands a leg kick that knocks Kid off balance momentarily.
Kid lands a lovely overhand right.
Kid looks for a takedown but ONeil sprawls well.
ONeil throws a sloppy head kick and Kid moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. ONeil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mickey ONeil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from ONeil misses.
Kid misses with a body kick.
ONeil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeil lands a head kick. Kid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Captain Kid has been cut.
ONeil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ONeil throws a lazy uppercut
and Kid counters with a body kick.
ONeil misses with a hook
and Kid makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. ONeil really felt that one!
ONeil looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between ONeil's hands.
Kid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kid. That snapped ONeil's head back.
Kid has a takedown stuffed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands a big uppercut and ONeil crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but ONeil looks OK. Kid waves ONeil back to his feet!
It looks like Mickey ONeil has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Kid has knocked ONeil down with a huge combo! Kid steps away and waves a wobbly ONeil back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
ONeil is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeil. Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeil is still on wobbly legs! Can Kid finish him?
Kid misses with a hook. ONeil ducked under it nicely.
ONeil seems to have recovered his senses.
ONeil wants to stay close but Kid steps back to make room for something. ONeil seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kid and ONeil drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Captain Kid!
Captain Kid decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Childish Gambino - R.I.P. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rico Sanchez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Markman avoids nicely.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Markman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Markman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markman.
Markman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Markman is controlling well.
Markman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markman preventing the sweep.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman with a nice head shot there.
Markman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Markman postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Markman landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Sanchez won't allow Markman to sweep him here.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Markman trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markman is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Markman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markman chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markman is one step ahead there.
Markman content to stall in guard here.
Markman postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Markman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Markman is controlling him.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markman 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.
Markman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Markman looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Markman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Markman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Markman ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Rico Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markman shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Markman moved out of range.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Markman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Markman counter with a right hand.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markman.
Markman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Markman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Markman controlling the pace.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Markman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Markman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez wants to control but Markman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Markman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Markman's back!
Markman wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez missing with strikes.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Markman tries to break free.
Markman wants to control his opponent's hands but Sanchez gets his hands free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Markman taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rico Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Rico Sanchez 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gektor Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by Spill The Wine - War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
140 lbs
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28
148 lbs
18 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gektor Lombard!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Perez enables Lombard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Perez is trying to keep Lombard in close.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombard passes into half guard.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez missing with punches from the bottom.
Perez 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.
Lombard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez is pressing down on Lombard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perez is on top in guard.
Perez chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands a couple of elbows.
Perez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Perez throws a big elbow that misses.
Perez throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lombard!
Lombard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Perez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lombard tries to hold on but Perez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez dominating with strikes here.
Perez prevents Lombard from getting the reversal.
Perez with shots to the head and body - Lombard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lombard's face.
Lombard working to try and regain half guard.
Lombard is still trying to improve position.
Perez dominating with strikes here.
Lombard tries to reverse the position but Perez maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Perez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez landing strikes from the mount.
Perez landing shots from mount.
Perez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lombard is rocked!
Perez unloading with bombs!
Lombard is still in real trouble! Can Perez finish him?
Perez lands a couple of good shots and Lombard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Perez lands shots to the head and Lombard turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Perez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moneybags (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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144 lbs
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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
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Moneybags sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moneybags.
Moneybags misses with a double jab.
Johnson moves out of range as Moneybags throws a body kick.
Johnson defending well as Moneybags loads up on a big left hand.
Moneybags keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moneybags waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Moneybags moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range as Moneybags strikes.
Moneybags bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Moneybags throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moneybags tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson dives in and grabs Moneybags's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moneybags pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Moneybags.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moneybags being controlled for a moment.
Moneybags avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Moneybags is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moneybags's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moneybags tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moneybags avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Moneybags is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Moneybags's head but Moneybags avoids it well.
Moneybags really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moneybags defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
Moneybags takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an elbow but Moneybags slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moneybags tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Moneybags's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Moneybags tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson wants to control but Moneybags is keeping him busy.
Johnson moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moneybags avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moneybags stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Moneybags was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moneybags looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Moneybags tries a head kick but it misses.
Moneybags uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moneybags tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Moneybags moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Moneybags tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like John Moneybags has been cut.
Moneybags throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moneybags tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Moneybags sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags misses with the head strike.
Moneybags misses with a body punch.
Johnson has Moneybags pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moneybags manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moneybags prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson is working for takedown but Moneybags is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moneybags tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moneybags connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John Moneybags is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moneybags throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moneybags.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moneybags is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Johnson.
Moneybags lands with a nice body punch.
Moneybags throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moneybags looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moneybags swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Moneybags tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Moneybags is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags lands a jab.
Jab from Moneybags.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moneybags.
Moneybags throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Moneybags misses the target.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Moneybags's head but Moneybags sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moneybags is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Jack Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Moneybags's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moneybags scores with a body shot.
Moneybags misses with a body shot.
Moneybags bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Moneybags bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Moneybags uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Moneybags ducks down to avoid it.
Moneybags has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Moneybags wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Moneybags working aggressively here.
Moneybags tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has Moneybags pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moneybags manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moneybags is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moneybags has his back to the cage.
Moneybags tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moneybags displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneybags gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moneybags lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moneybags can't break the clinch.
Moneybags tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moneybags is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moneybags misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Moneybags's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moneybags was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moneybags is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jack Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags wants to stand up but Johnson manages to regain full guard.
Moneybags tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Moneybags looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jack Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moneybags swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moneybags is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
John Moneybags has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moneybags holds on and takes a little breather.
Moneybags is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Moneybags was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Moneybags takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Moneybags comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Johnson!
Jack Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Penagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Fonzarelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penagos's entrance music is Somebody Gonna Get Their Ass Whooped!. A fine choice. Fonzarelli has chosen Eminem - When I'm Gone as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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34
191 lbs
26 - 11 - 2 |
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31
189 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Carlos Penagos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Fonzarelli!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penagos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonzarelli manages to avoid it.
Penagos throws a low kick but Fonzarelli moves out of range easily.
Fonzarelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penagos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fonzarelli closes the distance and clinches.
Penagos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fonzarelli is keeping busy.
Penagos is working Fonzarelli over against the cage.
Fonzarelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fonzarelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fonzarelli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Penagos is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Fonzarelli fails to land.
Fonzarelli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penagos backwards.
Fonzarelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penagos throws a series of punches but Fonzarelli avoids them all with ease.
Penagos lands with a straight right. Fonzarelli didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonzarelli misses with a two punch combination.
Penagos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penagos cracks a nice hook into Fonzarelli's ribs.
Donk. Fonzarelli catches Penagos right on the button with a cross.
Fonzarelli moves into the clinch.
Fonzarelli lands a left hand.
Fonzarelli scores with a shoulder strike.
Penagos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fonzarelli looking to slow down the pace here.
Penagos misses with a punch on the inside.
Fonzarelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Penagos lands a hook that snaps the head of Fonzarelli backwards.
Fonzarelli misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fonzarelli.
Penagos dodges an elbow strike from Fonzarelli.
Penagos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fonzarelli's elbow.
Penagos lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penagos is working Fonzarelli over against the cage.
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Fonzarelli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penagos blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Penagos.
Fonzarelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fonzarelli looks winded!
Penagos landing knees to the body.
Penagos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Penagos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penagos landing knees to the body.
Penagos scores a nice knee to the body.
Penagos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Penagos lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Arthur Fonzarelli has been cut.
Penagos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Penagos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fonzarelli avoids it.
A short uppercut from Fonzarelli.
The referee calls for Penagos to work.
Penagos lands an elbow that stopped Fonzarelli in his tracks for a moment.
Penagos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fonzarelli managing to block the knees to the body from Penagos.
Fonzarelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Penagos slowing the pace effectively.
Penagos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fonzarelli.
Penagos working Fonzarelli over with knees to the body.
Penagos lands a good knee to the midsection. Fonzarelli won't want to take too many of those.
Penagos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Penagos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Penagos scores with a hook to the body.
Fonzarelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Penagos.
Fonzarelli looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Fonzarelli fails to land.
Fonzarelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fonzarelli prevents a body shot from Penagos.
Penagos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penagos misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Penagos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Penagos scores with a shoulder strike.
Penagos lands a nice elbow.
Penagos working Fonzarelli over with knees to the body.
Penagos trying to land knees to the body.
Penagos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fonzarelli's defenses.
Fonzarelli is rocked!
Penagos lands an elbow just above Fonzarelli 's eye.
Fonzarelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Penagos finish him?
Penagos scores a nice knee to the body.
Penagos'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.
Penagos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fonzarelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Penagos working Fonzarelli over with knees to the body.
Penagos lands a shot to the body.
Penagos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Penagos lands an elbow inside that Fonzarelli shrugs off.
Penagos working Fonzarelli over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Penagos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fonzarelli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Penagos to keep the fight standing.
Carlos Penagos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Fonzarelli.
Penagos stalling.
Penagos has Fonzarelli pressed against the cage. He pushes Fonzarelli back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Penagos throws a beautiful elbow that sends Fonzarelli crashing to the floor! Penagos piles on the pressure with more strikes! Fonzarelli is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Penagos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carlos Penagos made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dominguez's choice of entrance music: Renegades of Funk. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rico Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop misses with a low kick as Dominguez jumps back.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
No luck for Bishop with that takedown attempt.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Dominguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dominguez slips under a jab from Bishop.
A good leg kick by Dominguez.
A swing and a miss from Dominguez.
Dominguez is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
An inside leg kick lands from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dominguez throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Dominguez.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Dominguez with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dominguez.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bishop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bishop takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Kevin Bishop has been cut.
Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
Dominguez with a knee to the head.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop trying to stall but Dominguez improves his position.
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Bishop 's eye.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dominguez lands an elbow inside.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
Dominguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dominguez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Bishop blocks with his arms.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Bishop avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Bishop is trying to push Dominguez away but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
Dominguez tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dominguez trying to control the position but instead, Bishop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dominguez into the cage.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bishop's brow.
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dominguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but Bishop blocks it.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kevin Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Bishop manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dominguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bishop blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Dominguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop'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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bishop.
Dominguez throws a front kick aimed at Bishop's knee but Bishop avoids it well.
Dominguez moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop checks a low kick from Dominguez.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Dominguez stalks Bishop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bishop's face. Bishop staggers backwards, shaken.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop throws a low kick but Dominguez moves out of range easily.
Bishop scores with a nice head shot.
Dominguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop with a jab.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Dominguez with a hook.
A big left from Dominguez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from Dominguez.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Dominguez's leg. Dominguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dominguez tries to clinch up.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominguez connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Dominguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dominguez scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop throws a hook but Dominguez blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Dominguez's shoulder, as Dominguez tries to avoid the shot.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Dominguez's belly button to the back.
Dominguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez throws a body kick that misses.
Dominguez checks the leg kick.
Rico Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop throws a push kick but Dominguez slaps the foot to one side.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominguez misses with a low kick.
Dominguez dips to his left and cracks Bishop with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dominguez misses with a hook.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Dominguez moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dominguez.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dominguez.
Dominguez wants to clinch but Bishop slips to the side
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dominguez lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
and Dominguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dominguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dominguez is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Dominguez off the cage and back into range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dominguez.
Dominguez wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Rico Dominguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Dominguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Bishop avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Dominguez misses the target.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
Dominguez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dominguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop throws a chopping leg kick but Dominguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominguez manages to avoid it.
Dominguez misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
Dominguez throws a head kick that half lands.
Dominguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Bishop coming out on top.
Dominguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bishop is just content to waste time from the top position. Dominguez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishop scoring with some ground and pound.
Bishop trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kevin Bishop has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dominguez throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Dominguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Dominguez tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop motions for Dominguez to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dominguez checks a leg kick nicely.
Dominguez is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez avoids a kick to the body.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dominguez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
Dominguez lands a really nice looking cross but Bishop seems unphased.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dominguez throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Dominguez misses the jab.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dominguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dominguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Dominguez missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominguez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dominguez lands a jab to the head.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Dominguez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dominguez defends it nicely.
Dominguez connects with a single shot there.
Dominguez tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez lands a jab to Bishop's midsection.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominguez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
Dominguez throws a body kick that misses.
Kevin Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Dominguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Bishop.
I think Dominguez 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Dominguez!
Rico Dominguez 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 Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitrigorbachovovonovich comes into the arena with Wai Khru ram muay blaring out of the sound system. East has chosen Cold as Ice- M.O.P. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
East throws a looping overhand right but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich ducks down to avoid it.
East lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes the fight into the clinch.
East tries to break free but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pushes him back against the cage.
East dodges an elbow strike from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pushes East back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pushes off an throws an elbow but East leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to stall.
East can't find room to land a body shot as Dmitrigorbachovovonovich controls the action.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
East tries to throw a body punch but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich avoids it by throwing East back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, East creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws an elbow but misses.
East on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich blocks a body shot from East.
East is trying to trip Dmitrigorbachovovonovich. He has hold of a leg but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. East persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich working a defensive guard here.
East pushing down on Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
East wants to advance to full mount but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
East wants to pass the guard but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is keeping the position.
East keeps trying to improve his position.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich keeping full guard, as East tries to pass.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich controls East momentarily but East frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich just wasn't active enough.
East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich manages to avoid it.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
East swings for the body but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves out of range.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
East fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dmitrigorbachovovonovich on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East misses with a straight right.
Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from East misses.
East connects with a looping right hand.
East takes a shot right to the bread basket.
East throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for East.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dmitrigorbachovovonovich can pounce on him.
East misses with a looping right.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but East paws at him with a jab and circles away.
East misses with a body shot.
East blocks the body kick.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to clinch.
East scores with a hook to the body. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
East tests Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich thuds his right hand into East's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East looks for the body kick but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich saw that one coming.
Klein East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Dmitrigorbachovovonovich blocks the leg kick.
East looks to score with a jab to the body but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a low kick.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as East throws out the jab.
East shoots in looking for a takedown but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing East's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
East tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich defends well and East ends up having to push Dmitrigorbachovovonovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klein East.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich can't find room to land a body shot as East controls the action.
East breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking to clinch.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves out of range as East strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but East has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East dominated that round.
That's time! Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a looping left.
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a chopping leg kick but East manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
East blocks the body kick.
East misses with an uppercut. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich saw that one coming.
East avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klein East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pivots, looking for a leg kick but East is out of range and Dmitrigorbachovovonovich settles back down.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich thows a body shot but no joy.
East thumps Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but East checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for East.
East swats away the attempt to clinch by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch but East is having none of it.
East throws a head kick but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves out of range.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a leg kick but East checks it.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from East.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich blocks the body kick.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves out of range as East strikes.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich slaps away a takedown attempt from East, before circling back to the center of the mat.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves away.
A clash of legs there as East blocks the low kick.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
East throws a big shot that misses.
East lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
East looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
East wants to slow Dmitrigorbachovovonovich down by chopping away at his legs.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich checks a low kick from East.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lunges at East with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by East's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a front kick aimed at East's knee but East avoids it well.
East throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
East lands a jab to the head.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich scoring well with a low kick there.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a wild body shot.
East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich manages to avoid it.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a low kick.
That kick from East tenderised Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's leg. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pushes East up against the cage in a clinch.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
East swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but East blocks it with crossed arms.
East fails to pull guard.
East breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
East digs a good hook to Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East tries to work over Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's front leg with a kick but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich checks it.
East scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from East.
East takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich ducks under a wild hook from East.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch there but East circles away.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich gets caught flat footed, as East shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
East wants to pass the guard but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is keeping the position.
East trying to control but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich keeping moving, preventing East from controlling successfully.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich working a defensive guard here.
East looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East misses with a body shot.
East throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
East misses with a hook. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from East misses.
An inside leg kick from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses.
East lands a head shot.
East throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. East manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
East wants to land a leg kick but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
East connects with a body shot.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
East fails to land the takedown.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a jab to the nose.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich needs to keep his hands up - East had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by East there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
East checks a low kick from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch up.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has managed to clinch.
East avoids a wild elbow strike from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
East takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich missing with knees to the body.
East misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to throw a body punch but East avoids it by throwing Dmitrigorbachovovonovich back against the cage.
East has had enough of the clinch but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich keeps him there for the moment.
East tries a body shot but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich blocks it.
East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
East blocks a head kick by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for East.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looks to land a left hand but East moved out of range nicely.
East lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for East, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
East looks to land a body kick but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moved away.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
East thuds a left hand into Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's body.
East scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
East lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
East checks the leg kick.
East is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich thuds his shin into the meat of East's side.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves away.
East misses with a wild body shot.
East fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a nice looking kick to the body. East takes a step back to recover.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
East misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
East throws a hook to the side of Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's head but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a leg kick but East sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from East.
East lands a leg kick that knocks Dmitrigorbachovovonovich off balance momentarily.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch there but East circles away.
East throws a body punch but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves out of range.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking to wear down East with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to slow East down by chopping away at his legs.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and East has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking to slow East down with leg kicks.
Klein East is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
East takes a swing at Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's ribcage but misses.
East's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
East ducks under a wild hook from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch but East is having none of it.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich clinches.
East fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries a knee to the head but East blocks it.
East is trying to break free.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with the head strike.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but East has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
East takes an elbow to the temple.
East wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has him pressed against the cage.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich trying to land knees to the body.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a knee to the head.
Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
East wants to break free but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has control.
East blocks an elbow strike from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East manages to break the clinch.
East misses with a double jab.
East misses with a hook.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but East is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
I think East 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klein East!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klein East thanked Firebird Designs for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Braylon Beswicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beswicke comes to the cage accompanied by Kick in the teeth. Valentine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Downtown Swinga 96 by MOP. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Braylon Beswicke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gregg Valentine!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beswicke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beswicke misses the shot to the body.
Gregg Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beswicke looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Beswicke scoring well with a low kick there.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beswicke.
Valentine scores with a straight right hand, right through 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!
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beswicke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beswicke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beswicke connects with a leg kick. Valentine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beswicke.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beswicke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beswicke misses with a wild combination.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Beswicke as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Valentine.
Beswicke is looking to land body kicks.
Beswicke looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Beswicke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valentine closes the distance but Beswicke moves to the side
and Beswicke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beswicke.
Valentine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Beswicke counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Valentine.
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there
and Beswicke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beswicke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beswicke avoids the head kick by Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine slips a straight right by Beswicke.
Beswicke tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
Beswicke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Beswicke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beswicke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beswicke misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Valentine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beswicke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valentine scrambles back to his feet.
Jab from Beswicke.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beswicke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beswicke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Beswicke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Beswicke there.
Beswicke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beswicke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Beswicke.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses
and Beswicke counters with a left to the body.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beswicke is out of range.
Beswicke misses with the combination.
Valentine feints and then cracks Beswicke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beswicke down.
Beswicke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentine scores with a nice right hand.
Beswicke throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Jab from Valentine.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Beswicke moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beswicke. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Valentine fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beswicke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valentine's head backwards.
Beswicke avoids the head kick by Valentine.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine thuds his right hand into Beswicke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Beswicke catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Gregg Valentine has been cut.
Valentine throws a lazy head kick
and Beswicke counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beswicke. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregg Valentine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregg Valentine's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beswicke takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beswicke. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beswicke checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Beswicke counters with a leg kick.
Valentine throws a series of punches but Beswicke avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valentine!
It looks like Braylon Beswicke has been cut.
Valentine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Beswicke.
Valentine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Beswicke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beswicke fails to land with a series of punches.
Beswicke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valentine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentine there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine stuns Beswicke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beswicke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentine at a distance.
Beswicke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Beswicke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beswicke moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beswicke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine throws the left hand but Beswicke avoids the punch easily.
Beswicke avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine tries a low kick but Beswicke avoids it.
Valentine throws a low kick, looking for Beswicke's leg but Beswicke calmly moves out of range.
Valentine lands a big head kick that sends Beswicke tumbling to the mat! Valentine takes a step backwards and waves Beswicke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beswicke is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Beswicke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beswicke looks to land a combination but Valentine avoids it well.
Beswicke seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valentine. Valentine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beswicke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beswicke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentine.
Beswicke lands a jab.
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there
and Beswicke counters with a nice leg kick.
Beswicke throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Beswicke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beswicke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Valentine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beswicke's calf.
Valentine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beswicke counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Beswicke slips a jab from Valentine.
Beswicke throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beswicke moves away.
Beswicke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine thumps Beswicke with a low kick.
Beswicke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Beswicke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beswicke misses with a low kick.
Valentine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beswicke scores with a nice body kick.
Gregg Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Valentine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Good work by Beswicke as he checks the leg kick.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Beswicke checks it.
Beswicke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beswicke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine lunges at Beswicke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beswicke's hand.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Beswicke sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beswicke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beswicke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beswicke moves away.
Nice shot by Beswicke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beswicke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Valentine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentine blocks the leg kick.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beswicke counters with a good low kick that Valentine was not able to check.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Beswicke ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there
and Beswicke counters with a leg kick.
Valentine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valentine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beswicke staying out of range there.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Beswicke counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine takes a swing at Beswicke's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Beswicke.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Beswicke counters with a leg kick.
Beswicke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valentine. Valentine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beswicke walks into a straight right hand from Valentine.
Beswicke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentine is out of range and Beswicke settles back down.
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beswicke looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Beswicke checks a leg kick.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beswicke.
Valentine feints and then cracks Beswicke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beswicke down.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Beswicke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Beswicke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beswicke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beswicke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valentine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentine tries to score with a low kick but Beswicke moves his leg out of the way.
Valentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentine throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine scores with a nice head shot.
Beswicke scores with a spinning back 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 fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beswicke scores with a one two! Valentine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Beswicke misses
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Beswicke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine swings widly with a right hand
and Beswicke counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Beswicke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beswicke misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
Valentine connects with a right hand. Beswicke shakes it off.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beswicke. Beswicke obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beswicke.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Beswicke.
Braylon Beswicke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine throws a one two combo.
Beswicke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beswicke. That did some damage!
Gregg Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beswicke.
Valentine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beswicke.
Beswicke swinging wildly here.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Valentine.
Beswicke with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Valentine.
Beswicke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beswicke jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beswicke on the side of the head.
Beswicke swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beswicke.
Valentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beswicke has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beswicke avoids the body shot from Valentine.
A leg kick checked by Beswicke.
Beswicke throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Beswicke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Braylon Beswicke.
Well Valentine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregg Valentine!
Gregg Valentine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KO Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Bowtie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Outlaw's Reward . James William 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, James William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Graham Bowtie!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowtie has taken the fight to the clinch.
William is trying to push Bowtie away but Bowtie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bowtie prevents the takedown attempt.
William blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
William lands a hook to the side of the head.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Bowtie.
William tries to work over Bowtie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
William lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bowtie.
Bowtie gets through William's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
William avoiding damage as Bowtie throws knees to the body.
William ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. William no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bowtie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bowtie preventing the sweep.
Bowtie wants to control from the top but William keeps moving.
Bowtie stays in close to William's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowtie stopping the sweep attempt from William.
William escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowtie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bowtie trying to control but William is working from the bottom.
Bowtie preventing the sweep.
Bowtie is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but William has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bowtie is looking to defend but William has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bowtie! William pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bowtie taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James William!
After the big win, James William made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Merciless Gladiators and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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